Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Rivertown Health and Rehabilitation Center
MONTGOMERY, AL · 121 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey July 24, 2025
CMS Certification Number 015228 · first certified September 1980
Ownership
Operated by ARABELLA HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT · For profit - Limited Liability company
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within AL
24 citations — more than 98% of the 224 certified nursing homes in AL. Compared within AL rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 3 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 10.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window is open now: August 2026 to December 2026. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was July 2025. Nursing homes nationally are typically surveyed 12–17 months after the last one (median 14), measured over 19,385 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records. AL has too few recent surveys to measure on its own, so the national interval is used.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Emergency preparedness
15 of the 24 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
2 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 24 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in AL, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the AL figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 24 |
| Median facility in AL | 9 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| September 23, 2021 | 16 |
| January 11, 2023 | 5 |
| July 24, 2025 | 3 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | 1 | 2025-07-24 |
| E-0034 | Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs. | 1 | 2021-09-23 |
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | 1 | 2021-09-23 |
| E-0035 | Provide family notifications of emergency plan. | 1 | 2021-09-23 |
| E-0013 | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | 1 | 2021-09-23 |
| E-0033 | Establish methods for sharing information. | 1 | 2021-09-23 |
| E-0032 | Provide primary/alternate means for communication. | 1 | 2021-09-23 |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | 1 | 2025-07-24 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 15
- Smoke Deficiencies 4
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 2
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 2
- Other 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 15 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 4 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 2 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 2 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
July 24, 2025 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 3, 2025) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 3, 2025) |
| K-0761 | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 3, 2025) |
January 11, 2023 — 5 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 23, 2023) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 23, 2023) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 23, 2023) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 23, 2023) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (February 23, 2023) |
September 23, 2021 — 16 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 22, 2021) |
| E-0006 | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 22, 2021) |
| E-0013 | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 22, 2021) |
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 22, 2021) |
| E-0018 | Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 22, 2021) |
| E-0020 | Establish policies and procedures including evacuation. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 22, 2021) |
| E-0024 | Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 22, 2021) |
| E-0025 | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 22, 2021) |
| E-0029 | Develop a communication plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 22, 2021) |
| E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 22, 2021) |
| E-0032 | Provide primary/alternate means for communication. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 22, 2021) |
| E-0033 | Establish methods for sharing information. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 22, 2021) |
| E-0034 | Provide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 22, 2021) |
| E-0035 | Provide family notifications of emergency plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 22, 2021) |
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 22, 2021) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 22, 2021) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.