The Riverside
150 Riverside Drive · New York, NY · 10024 · 6465053500
520 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Carerite Centers
- 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 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.90 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.90 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.47 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.64 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 32% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2024
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 22, 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 February 22, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 22, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 5, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 22, 2023
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected April 5, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 22, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 22, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 22, 2023
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 April 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 22, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 5, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 22, 2023
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected February 22, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 22, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 5, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 22, 2023
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected April 5, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 22, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 5, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 22, 2023
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected April 5, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · F November 9, 2020
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 1, 2020 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335334 · certified since September 19, 1971. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.