River View Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center
510 Fifth Avenue · Owego, NY · 13827 · 6076872594
77 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Mayer Family
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.51 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.44 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.06 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 47% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $12,735 |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G July 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F November 15, 2024
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected January 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 15, 2024
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected January 14, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D November 15, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected January 14, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · F November 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected January 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected January 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F November 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · B November 15, 2024
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected January 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 14, 2022
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected November 22, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 14, 2022
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.
Corrected November 22, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2020
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 20, 2020 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2020
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected March 20, 2020 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2020
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 20, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2020
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected March 20, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 4, 2020
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected March 20, 2020 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2020
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 20, 2020 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 3, 2025 | Fine | $12,735 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335103 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.