River Run Healthcare of Portsmouth
1319 Spring Street · Portsmouth, OH · 45662 · 7403546619
25 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Hillstone Healthcare
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.86 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.56 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.58 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 20% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (34 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · F August 27, 2023 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected September 13, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2022
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected July 5, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2022
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 5, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 5, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2022
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 5, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2022
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected July 5, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2022
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected July 5, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F May 16, 2022
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected July 5, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2022
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected July 5, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2022
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected July 5, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2022
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected July 5, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F May 16, 2022
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected July 5, 2022 · Administration
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Actual harm · G February 13, 2020
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 13, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2020
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 13, 2020 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 13, 2020
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected March 13, 2020 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 13, 2020
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected March 13, 2020 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2020
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected March 13, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2020
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected March 13, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2020
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 13, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2020
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected March 13, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 13, 2020
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 13, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2020
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 13, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2020
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 13, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 13, 2020
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected March 13, 2020 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2020
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected March 13, 2020 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 365867 · certified since March 1, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.