Riverside Health & Rehab Center
100 8th Street · McKeesport, PA · 15132 · 4126648860
119 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Saber Healthcare Group
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.57 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.74 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.28 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 56% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $35,138 |
Inspection citations (50 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 8, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected February 8, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 8, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected February 8, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026
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 February 8, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 8, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 8, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected February 8, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 8, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026
Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.
Corrected February 8, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected February 8, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected February 8, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected February 8, 2026 · Environmental
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No harm found · B January 8, 2026
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected February 8, 2026 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B January 8, 2026
Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.
Corrected February 8, 2026 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B January 8, 2026
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Corrected February 8, 2026 · Administration
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No harm found · B January 8, 2026
Provide training in compliance and ethics.
Corrected February 8, 2026 · Administration
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No harm found · B January 8, 2026
Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
Corrected February 8, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected December 10, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D September 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected September 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected August 6, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected August 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E July 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F July 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected August 6, 2025 · Environmental
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| January 13, 2025 | Fine | $29,845 |
| August 21, 2023 | Fine | $5,293 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 395719 · certified since August 27, 1986. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.