CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 1557262026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

River Terrace Health Care Center

400 Caylor Blvd · Bluffton, IN 46714 · Wells County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★★★5/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds67CMS provider file
Recent citation rows34current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12025-12-0412025-12-0420
Cycle 22025-01-1022025-01-105
Cycle 32024-02-2012024-02-205
02 / CITATION DETAIL

34 rows in the current release

0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 7 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2025-12-04 · FIREE0006Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-20
2025-12-04 · FIREE0022Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-20
2025-12-04 · FIREE0036Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-20
2025-12-04 · FIREE0037Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-20
2025-12-04 · FIREE0039Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-20
2025-12-04 · FIREE0041Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-20
2025-12-04 · HEALTHF0628Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-16 · complaint
2025-12-04 · FIREK0131Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Construction Deficiencies

Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-20
2025-12-04 · FIREK0222Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-20
2025-12-04 · FIREK0232Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-20
2025-12-04 · FIREK0324Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-20
2025-12-04 · FIREK0342Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-20
2025-12-04 · FIREK0363Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-20
2025-12-04 · FIREK0522Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Services Deficiencies

Have an externally vented heating system.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-20
2025-12-04 · FIREK0531Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Services Deficiencies

Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-20
2025-12-04 · FIREK0712Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-20
2025-12-04 · FIREK0741Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-20
2025-12-04 · FIREK0761Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-20
2025-12-04 · FIREK0918Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-20
2025-12-04 · FIREK0921Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-20
2025-12-04 · FIREK0927Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-02-20
2025-01-10 · FIREE0039Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-02-08
2025-01-10 · HEALTHF0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-29
2025-01-10 · HEALTHF0842Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-01-29
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file.
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • CIBC BANK USAOrganization · 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/2020
  • SMITH, SCOTTIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2020
  • SPRUNGER, KYLEIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2018
  • WHEELER, DANEIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/01/2015
  • RIVER TERRACE RE NURSING AND REHABILITATION LLCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/2020
  • BORNE-BAUMAN, CANDICEIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2019
  • FLUECKIGER, RUSSELLIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/01/2015
  • LEHMAN, SCOTTIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 07/14/2020
  • MACKLIN, LARRYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/01/2015
  • MCINTIRE, DAVIDIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2019
  • SMITH, SCOTTIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2020
  • SPRUNGER, KYLEIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2018
  • WHEELER, DANEIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/01/2015
  • WILLIAMS, LLOYDIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/2020
  • ZEHR, MALLORYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 08/16/2024
  • GREATOREX, TINAIndividual · INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/24/2025
  • SCHIOWITZ, MARCIndividual · INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/24/2025
  • SEBBAG, GABRIELIndividual · INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/24/2025

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours3.67per resident day
RN hours0.90per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.07per resident day
Staff turnover61.9%CMS reported field
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