River'S Bend Health Services
Manitowoc, WI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 525475) · 100 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (920) 684-1144 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
River's Bend Health Services has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Wisconsin state average of about 2.98. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is also 3 stars.
River's Bend Health Services reports total nurse staffing of about 3.56 hours per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 40.9%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
River's Bend Health Services has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. The data provided does not indicate a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
River's Bend Health Services is a for-profit nursing home in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since 1991. The facility has 100 certified beds and an average daily census of 83.8 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, River's Bend holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Wisconsin state average of 2.98. The facility's component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 3.56 hours per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours per resident per day. The reported nursing staff turnover rate is 40.9%.
On penalties: CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility.
There is no abuse icon indicated for this facility in the provided data, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes with a history of serious, persistent quality problems that face increased CMS inspection scrutiny.
River's Bend Health Services is part of the North Shore Healthcare chain, which operates 59 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.7 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
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 Health Services has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Wisconsin state average of 2.98.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.56 hours per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours, with a 40.9% nursing turnover rate and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
River's Bend has 100 certified beds and an average daily census of 83.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the North Shore Healthcare chain, which includes 59 facilities with an average rating of 2.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on July 1, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall rating, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; River's Bend scores 3, 3, 3, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines like short-term rehab; contact the facility at 9206841144 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 9206841144 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review River's Bend Health Services' current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/525475?state=WI.
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.