Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record

RIVERBEND HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER

LOVELAND, CO · 100 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey April 30, 2026

CMS Certification Number 065165 · first certified July 1982

Ownership

Operated by THE ENSIGN GROUP · For profit - Limited Liability company

Ownership changed September 1, 2024 (change of ownership)from RIVERBEND HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER LLC

Citations on file

Rolling three-year window

Life Safety surveys

In the same window

Tags cited more than once

Across separate surveys

Inspection & testing records

Of the citations on file

Position within CO

25 citations — more than 79% of the 210 certified nursing homes in CO. Compared within CO 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

Improvingfewer citations at the latest survey than at its earlier surveys in the window.

The latest survey found 6 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 9.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.

When is the next survey likely?

The window opens October 2027 — about 12 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was April 2026. Facilities in CO are typically surveyed 17–24 months after the last one (median 19), measured over 177 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.

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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3 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.

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 25 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index

F-0584 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

How that compares

Citations on file over three years

Compared with the median facility in CO, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the CO figure is the meaningful one.

Citations on file over three years, compared
Measure	Citations
This facility	25
Median facility in CO	16
Median facility nationally	11

Survey history

Citations at each Life Safety survey

Citations at each Life Safety survey
Survey date	Citations
February 9, 2023	4
June 27, 2024	15
April 30, 2026	6

Most-cited tags

Most-cited tags at this facility

Most-cited tags at this facility
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Times cited	Last cited
K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.	3	2026-04-30
K-0521	Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.	2	2026-04-30
K-0712	Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.	2	2026-04-30
K-0781	Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.	1	2024-06-27
K-0324	Provide properly protected cooking facilities.	1	2023-02-09
K-0355	Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.	1	2024-06-27
K-0363	Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	1	2026-04-30
K-0929	Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.	1	2023-02-09

What the citations cover

Citations by CMS category

Smoke Deficiencies 11
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 5
Services Deficiencies 3
Miscellaneous Deficiencies 3
Other 3

Citations by CMS category
Category	Citations
Smoke Deficiencies	11
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies	5
Services Deficiencies	3
Miscellaneous Deficiencies	3
Egress Deficiencies	2
Construction Deficiencies	1

Every citation on file

As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.

April 30, 2026 — 6 citations

Citations issued on April 30, 2026
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Status
K-0161	Use approved construction type or materials.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 30, 2026)
K-0211	Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 30, 2026)
K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 29, 2026)
K-0363	Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 15, 2026)
K-0521	Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.	Deficient, Provider has plan of correction
K-0712	Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 18, 2026)

June 27, 2024 — 15 citations

Citations issued on June 27, 2024
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Status
K-0222	Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 27, 2024)
K-0345	Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 5, 2024)
K-0346	Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 14, 2024)
K-0351	Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.	Waiver has been granted (April 30, 2025)
K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 27, 2024)
K-0354	Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 14, 2024)
K-0355	Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 14, 2024)
K-0372	Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 27, 2024)
K-0511	Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 21, 2024)
K-0712	Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 27, 2024)
K-0781	Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 27, 2024)
K-0907	Ensure medical gas and vacuum systems have documented maintenance programs.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 27, 2024)
K-0914	Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 27, 2024)
K-0918	Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 27, 2024)
K-0923	Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 27, 2024)

February 9, 2023 — 4 citations

Citations issued on February 9, 2023
Tag	What the surveyor checks	Status
K-0324	Provide properly protected cooking facilities.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 20, 2023)
K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 3, 2023)
K-0521	Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.	Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (March 16, 2023)
K-0929	Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.	Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 20, 2023)

Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.