RIVER'S EDGE REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER in PHILADELPHIA, PA was fined $29,073 by CMS across 5 separate penalties following 38 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

RIVER'S EDGE REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER (PHILADELPHIA, PA) — $29,073 in CMS Fines

Outcome: RIVER'S EDGE REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER in PHILADELPHIA, PA was fined $29,073 by CMS across 5 separate penalties following 38 deficiency citations identified during federal surveys.

Deficiency areas cited:

• Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.


• Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.


• Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.


• Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.


• Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.


• Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.


• Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.


• Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.