Riverbend Health and Rehabilitation Center
821 Duffield Ct · Loveland, CO · 80537 · 9706690345
100 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Ensign Group
- 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
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 2 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.14 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.63 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.81 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 49% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (22 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 22, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected July 22, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 27, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected July 22, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 9, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 11, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 9, 2023
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected March 15, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 9, 2023
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 11, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 9, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected March 11, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 9, 2023
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected March 11, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 9, 2023
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 March 11, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 9, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 11, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 9, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected March 11, 2023 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G November 3, 2021
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 3, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G November 3, 2021
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 3, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2021
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected December 3, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 3, 2021
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 December 3, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2021
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected December 3, 2021 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 3, 2021
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 3, 2021 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E November 3, 2021
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 3, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 3, 2021
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected December 3, 2021 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E November 3, 2021
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 December 3, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F November 3, 2021
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected December 3, 2021 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E November 3, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 3, 2021 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065165 · certified since July 1, 1982. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.