River'S Bend Retirement Community
Kuttawa, KY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 185410) · 40 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (270) 388-2868 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
River's Bend Retirement Community has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above Kentucky's state average of about 3.01. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
River's Bend Retirement Community reports total nurse staffing of 3.79 hours per resident per day, including 0.67 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 56.8% and a CMS staffing star rating of 3.
River's Bend Retirement Community has no federal fines on record, with zero dollars in fines and zero payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
River's Bend Retirement Community is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Kuttawa, Lyon County, Kentucky, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since June 29, 1995. The facility is certified for 40 beds and had an average of 36.8 residents, indicating a small, community-scaled operation.
According to CMS Care Compare data, River's Bend holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Kentucky state average of 3.01. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4, quality measure (QM) rating of 2, and staffing rating of 3. Together these ratings suggest strong inspection performance but a lower quality measure score relative to inspections and staffing.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing hours of 3.79 hours per resident per day, with 0.67 of those hours provided by registered nurses (RNs). The reported nursing staff turnover rate is 56.8%, which is a notable figure for families to consider alongside the staffing star rating.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on this facility's record: zero fines totaling $0.00, and zero payment denials. There is no abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility designation associated with this listing in the provided data, and no chain affiliation or ownership change within the past 12 months was reported.
Families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and staffing figures are updated periodically by CMS.
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 Retirement Community has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Kentucky state average of 3.01.
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 3.79 hours per resident per day, with 0.67 RN hours per resident per day, and a staff turnover rate of 56.8%; the staffing star rating is 3.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines, $0.00 in total fines, and zero payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is present in the available CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 40 beds and had an average of 36.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation is listed in the data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 29, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) categories; for this facility these are 4, 4, 3, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at (270) 388-2868 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) 388-2868 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 the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/185410?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.