River Haven Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Paducah, KY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 185272) · 103 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $1,398
Phone: (270) 442-6168 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
River Haven Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS Overall Star Rating of 1 out of 5, below the Kentucky state average of 3.01. Its Health Inspection Rating is 2 out of 5 and its Staffing Rating is 2 out of 5.
River Haven reports 3.39 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.81 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 58.8%. CMS gives the facility a Staffing Rating of 2 out of 5.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $1,398.00 for River Haven Nursing And Rehabilitation Center, with 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is noted in the data provided.
About this facility
River Haven Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit (limited liability company) skilled nursing facility in Paducah, Kentucky, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since June 1991. It is licensed for 103 beds and, per CMS Care Compare data, houses an average of 77.8 residents.
CMS gives River Haven an Overall Star Rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Kentucky state average of 3.01. The Health Inspection Rating is 2 out of 5, the Staffing Rating is 2 out of 5, and the Quality Measures Rating is 1 out of 5.
Nurse staffing totals 3.39 hours per resident per day, including 0.81 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 58.8%, a measure of how much of the nursing staff left over the prior year.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $1,398.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility. No abuse icon is currently displayed for this facility in the CMS data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status has been reported.
River Haven is part of the Benjamin Landa chain, which operates 48 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.4 stars across the chain — higher than this individual location's current rating. Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months according to CMS records.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
River Haven has a CMS Overall Star Rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Kentucky state average of 3.01.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.39 hours per resident per day, including 0.81 RN hours, with 58.8% nursing staff turnover; the CMS Staffing Rating is 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 federal fine totaling $1,398.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an active abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
River Haven is certified for 103 beds and has an average of 77.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Benjamin Landa chain, which operates 48 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on June 11, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS assigns separate ratings for Overall (1/5), Health Inspections (2/5), Staffing (2/5), and Quality Measures (1/5), which combine into the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 270-442-6168 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 270-442-6168 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest official ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/185272?state=KY.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.