RIVERSIDE HEALTH SERVICES
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Riverside Health Services has received a Trust Grade of F, indicating significant concerns about the facility's overall quality and care standards. It ranks #258 out of 282 nursing homes in Oklahoma, placing it in the bottom half of facilities statewide and #5 out of 6 in Le Flore County, meaning only one local option is better. While the number of health and safety issues has improved from 8 in 2022 to 5 in 2025, the overall situation remains troubling, with a total of 13 issues found during inspections, including a critical failure to properly reposition residents to prevent pressure ulcers. Staffing is a weakness, with a low rating of 1 out of 5 stars and a turnover rate of 65%, which is concerning as it suggests instability among staff. Additionally, fines totaling $65,230 are higher than 95% of other Oklahoma facilities, indicating repeated compliance problems.
- Trust Score
- F
- In Oklahoma
- #258/282
- Safety Record
- High Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ⚠ Watch
- 65% turnover. Above average. Higher turnover means staff may not know residents' routines.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- $65,230 in fines. Lower than most Oklahoma facilities. Relatively clean record.
- Skilled Nurses ⚠ Watch
- Each resident gets only 10 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Oklahoma. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 13 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
Facility shows strength in fire safety.
The Bad
Below Oklahoma average (2.6)
Significant quality concerns identified by CMS
19pts above Oklahoma avg (46%)
Frequent staff changes - ask about care continuity
Above median ($33,413)
Moderate penalties - review what triggered them
17 points above Oklahoma average of 48%
The Ugly 13 deficiencies on record
Jul 2025
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to update behavior care plans for 3 (#1, 2, and #4) of 3 sampled residents whose care plans were reviewed for their intervention...
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Mar 2025
2 deficiencies
1 IJ
CRITICAL
(J)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) - the most serious Medicare violation
Pressure Ulcer Prevention
(Tag F0686)
Someone could have died · This affected 1 resident
On 03/03/25, an Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) situation was determined to exist related to the facility's failure to have a system in place to ensure dependent residents were repositioned every two hours to...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Medical Records
(Tag F0842)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure complete and accurate documentation for 1 (#2) of 5 sampled ...
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Feb 2025
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
PASARR Coordination
(Tag F0644)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure a resident with a new diagnosis of a serious mental health condition had a PASARR updated for 1 (#7) of 1 sampled resident reviewed ...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0727
(Tag F0727)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to provide RN coverage for eight consecutive hours seven days per week during 2 (October 2024 and January 2025) of 4 months reviewed for havin...
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Dec 2022
5 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0642
(Tag F0642)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure the RN coordinated and signed the resident assessment within seven days of completion for six (#1, 5, 6, 7, 8 and # 9) of 40 residen...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0655
(Tag F0655)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure a baseline care plan was developed within 48 hours of admiss...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure comprehensive care plans were developed within 21 days of ad...
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CONCERN
(F)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
MDS Data Transmission
(Tag F0640)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure resident assessments were submitted to CMS within 14 days of completion for 40 of 40 residents.
The Resident Census and Conditions o...
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CONCERN
(F)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0888
(Tag F0888)
Could have caused harm · This affected most or all residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure vaccination records for contract staff were kept and facilit...
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Jul 2022
3 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0582
(Tag F0582)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to provide an advanced beneficiary notice (ABN), describing charges for covered and non-covered services, for three (#31, #12, and #22) of thr...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review, observation, and interview, the facility failed to maintain a sanitary ice machine for storage of ice. The Administrator reported 30 residents resided in the facility.
Finding...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0726
(Tag F0726)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on record review and interview, the facility failed to ensure nurse aides demonstrated competency in skills and techniques necessary to care for resident needs. The Administrator reported 30 res...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "What changes have you made since the serious inspection findings?"
- "Why is there high staff turnover? How do you retain staff?"
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Licensed and certified facility. Meets minimum state requirements.
- • Multiple safety concerns identified: 1 life-threatening violation(s), $65,230 in fines. Review inspection reports carefully.
- • 13 deficiencies on record, including 1 critical (life-threatening) violation. These warrant careful review before choosing this facility.
- • $65,230 in fines. Extremely high, among the most fined facilities in Oklahoma. Major compliance failures.
- • Grade F (18/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
About This Facility
What is Riverside Health Services's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns RIVERSIDE HEALTH SERVICES an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is considered much below average nationally. Within Oklahoma, this rating places the facility higher than 0% of the state's 100 nursing homes. A rating at this level reflects concerns identified through health inspections, staffing assessments, or quality measures that families should carefully consider.
How is Riverside Health Services Staffed?
CMS rates RIVERSIDE HEALTH SERVICES's staffing level at 1 out of 5 stars, which is much below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 65%, which is 19 percentage points above the Oklahoma average of 46%. High turnover can affect care consistency as new staff learn residents' individual needs.
What Have Inspectors Found at Riverside Health Services?
State health inspectors documented 13 deficiencies at RIVERSIDE HEALTH SERVICES during 2022 to 2025. These included: 1 Immediate Jeopardy (the most serious level, indicating potential for serious harm or death) and 12 with potential for harm. Immediate Jeopardy findings are rare and represent the most serious regulatory concerns. They require immediate corrective action.
Who Owns and Operates Riverside Health Services?
RIVERSIDE HEALTH SERVICES is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 56 certified beds and approximately 36 residents (about 64% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in ARKOMA, Oklahoma.
How Does Riverside Health Services Compare to Other Oklahoma Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Oklahoma, RIVERSIDE HEALTH SERVICES's overall rating (1 stars) is below the state average of 2.6, staff turnover (65%) is significantly higher than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (2 stars) is below the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Riverside Health Services?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "What changes have been made since the serious inspection findings, and how are you preventing similar issues?" "How do you ensure continuity of care given staff turnover, and what is your staff retention strategy?" "Can you walk me through typical staffing levels on day, evening, and night shifts?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" These questions are particularly relevant given the facility's Immediate Jeopardy citations, the facility's high staff turnover rate, and the below-average staffing rating.
Is Riverside Health Services Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, RIVERSIDE HEALTH SERVICES has documented safety concerns. Inspectors have issued 1 Immediate Jeopardy citation (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death). The facility has a 1-star overall rating and ranks #100 of 100 nursing homes in Oklahoma. Families considering this facility should ask detailed questions about what corrective actions have been taken since these incidents.
Do Nurses at Riverside Health Services Stick Around?
Staff turnover at RIVERSIDE HEALTH SERVICES is high. At 65%, the facility is 19 percentage points above the Oklahoma average of 46%. High turnover means new staff may not know residents' individual needs, medications, or preferences. It can also be disorienting for residents, especially those with dementia who rely on familiar faces. Families should ask: What is causing the turnover? What retention programs are in place? How do you ensure care continuity during staff transitions?
Was Riverside Health Services Ever Fined?
RIVERSIDE HEALTH SERVICES has been fined $65,230 across 1 penalty action. This is above the Oklahoma average of $33,731. Fines in this range indicate compliance issues significant enough for CMS to impose meaningful financial consequences. Common causes include delayed correction of deficiencies, repeat violations, or care failures affecting resident safety. Families should ask facility leadership what changes have been made since these penalties.
Is Riverside Health Services on Any Federal Watch List?
RIVERSIDE HEALTH SERVICES is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.