River'S Bend Health & Rehab Center
Harrisburg, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395395) · 198 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $45,331
Phone: (717) 657-1520 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
River's Bend Health & Rehab Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania state average of about 3 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
River's Bend Health & Rehab Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.75 hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.1%.
River's Bend Health & Rehab Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $45,331.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
River's Bend Health & Rehab Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Harrisburg, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania, first approved for participation in December 1977. The facility is certified for 198 beds and currently serves an average of 150.7 residents. It is operated as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Saber Healthcare Group chain, which includes 126 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, River's Bend has an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, quality measures rating is 2 stars, and staffing rating is 2 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 3.74855 hours per resident per day, with 0.49407 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 48.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $45,331.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families should review the facility's full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare for details of the underlying findings.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS records. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; refer to Care Compare directly for the most current figures.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
River's Bend has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.75 hours per resident per day, including 0.49 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is 48.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 2 fines totaling $45,331.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus program designation is listed in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 198 beds and has an average of 150.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Saber Healthcare Group chain, which has 126 facilities averaging 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on December 1, 1977.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here they are 1, 1, 2, and 2 stars respectively.
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 (717) 657-1520 or 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 (717) 657-1520 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395395?state=PA.
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.