Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
River Valley Nursing Home
Butler, KY · 60 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey July 23, 2026
CMS Certification Number 185355 · first certified June 1992
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · For profit - Corporation
- Ownership changed May 8, 2023 (change of ownership)from BUTLER REST HOME, INC
Position within KY
8 citations — more than 50% of the 266 certified nursing homes in KY. Compared within KY 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 2 citations; the earlier surveys on file averaged 3. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens August 2027 — about 9 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was July 2026. Facilities in KY are typically surveyed 13–49 months after the last one (median 16), measured over 414 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 about three years in Virginia. How the window is measured
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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 8 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in KY, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the KY figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 8 |
| Median facility in KY | 8 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| September 6, 2024 | 6 |
| June 26, 2025 | 0 |
| July 23, 2026 | 2 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 2 | 2026-07-23 |
| K-0916 | Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | 1 | 2024-09-06 |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | 1 | 2024-09-06 |
| K-0914 | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | 1 | 2024-09-06 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 1 | 2024-09-06 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 1 | 2024-09-06 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 1 | 2026-07-23 |
What the citations cover
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 4
- Smoke Deficiencies 3
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 4 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 3 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
July 23, 2026 — 2 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 13, 2026) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 13, 2026) |
September 6, 2024 — 6 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 30, 2024) |
| K-0351 | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 29, 2024) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 30, 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 (October 8, 2024) |
| K-0916 | Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 4, 2024) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 9, 2024) |
Reflects the CMS posting of October 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.