Nursing Homes · Asheville, NC
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
River Bend Health and Rehabilitation
213 Richmond Hill Drive · Asheville, NC 28806 · 100 certified beds
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About River Bend Health and Rehabilitation
River Bend Health and Rehabilitation is a nursing home in Asheville, North Carolina. Its capacity is 100 beds, the same as the Buncombe County median for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Brighton Healthcare. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 52 citations, the most recent on February 26, 2026. CMS also lists 7 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.36 hours per resident per day. It is one of 11 nursing homes listed in Asheville. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
2.0Quality measures
1.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (52)
Records from September 2023 to February 2026.
February 26, 2026
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 25, 2026.
February 26, 2026
Tag F0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 25, 2026.
January 30, 2026
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 26, 2026.
January 30, 2026
Tag F0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 26, 2026.
June 13, 2025
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 10, 2025.
June 13, 2025
Tag F0628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 10, 2025.
June 13, 2025
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 10, 2025.
June 13, 2025
Tag F0577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Severity C: widespread, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected July 10, 2025.
June 13, 2025
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected July 10, 2025.
June 13, 2025
Tag F0627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 10, 2025.
June 13, 2025
Tag F0553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 10, 2025.
June 13, 2025
Tag F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected July 10, 2025.
June 13, 2025
Tag F0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 10, 2025.
June 13, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected July 10, 2025.
June 13, 2025
Tag F0745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 10, 2025.
June 13, 2025
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 10, 2025.
June 13, 2025
Tag F0700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 10, 2025.
June 13, 2025
Tag F0808Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 10, 2025.
June 13, 2025
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 10, 2025.
June 13, 2025
Tag F0777Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected July 10, 2025.
Penalties (7)
Total fines: $152,161
January 30, 2026 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,254 against this nursing home on January 30, 2026.
January 30, 2026 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $4,254 against this nursing home on January 30, 2026.
April 25, 2025 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting May 23, 2025, lasting 48 days (triggered by inspection on April 25, 2025).
April 25, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $104,670 against this nursing home on April 25, 2025.
April 23, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $22,620 against this nursing home on April 23, 2024.
April 23, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $5,346 against this nursing home on April 23, 2024.
September 15, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $6,435 against this nursing home on September 15, 2023.
Staffing
3.36 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, about the same as in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Brighton Healthcare, a chain of 8 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 1.3 overall, 1.6 for health inspections, 1.6 for staffing, 1.5 for quality measures.
- Parent company: Brighton Management Two LLC
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in North Carolina.
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