River Ridge Living Center
100 Sandy Drive · Amsterdam, NY · 12010 · 5188433503
120 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
63% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.37 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.39 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.96 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 63% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $3,387 |
Inspection citations (36 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2026 · found via complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected May 22, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E March 18, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected May 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2025
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected May 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 18, 2025
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 May 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 18, 2025
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 May 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 18, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 18, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected May 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected May 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 18, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected May 27, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E March 18, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected May 27, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 18, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected May 27, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 18, 2025
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 May 27, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 18, 2025
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected May 27, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 18, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 27, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 18, 2025
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected May 27, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 18, 2025
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected May 27, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 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 May 27, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 27, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E March 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected May 27, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 27, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 27, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2023
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected February 24, 2023 · Resident Rights
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 30, 2024 | Fine | $3,387 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335422 · certified since December 1, 1974. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.