Riverways Manor

403 Watercress Road, Box 969 · Van Buren, MO · 63965 · 5733234282

60 certified beds For profit - Individual Chain: Circle B Enterprises

  • 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

Inspection record 30% of score 76
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 66
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 83
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.373.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.710.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.90≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year47%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (23 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D January 21, 2026

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Corrected March 2, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D January 21, 2026

    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 March 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 21, 2026

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Corrected March 2, 2026 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · D September 27, 2024

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected October 28, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D September 27, 2024

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Corrected October 28, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D September 27, 2024

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected October 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D September 27, 2024

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Corrected October 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D September 27, 2024

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected October 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D September 27, 2024

    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 October 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D September 27, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected October 28, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D June 28, 2023 · found via complaint

    Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

    Corrected August 12, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D April 6, 2023

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Corrected May 21, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D April 6, 2023

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Corrected May 21, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E April 6, 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 May 21, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D April 6, 2023

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Corrected May 21, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D April 6, 2023

    Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

    Corrected May 21, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D April 6, 2023

    Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

    Corrected May 21, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D April 6, 2023

    Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

    Corrected May 21, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D April 6, 2023

    Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

    Corrected May 21, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D April 6, 2023

    Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

    Corrected May 21, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D April 6, 2023

    Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Corrected May 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F April 6, 2023

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected May 21, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D April 6, 2023

    Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.

    Corrected May 21, 2023 · Environmental

Better-scoring options nearby

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 265363 · certified since April 28, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.