Nursing Homes · Washington, NC
Ridgewood Living & Rehabilitation Center
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Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
250 Lovers Lane · Washington, NC 27889 · 140 certified beds
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About River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
In Washington, North Carolina, River Trace Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is listed as a nursing home. Its reported capacity is 140 beds. It is recorded as a for-profit operator, part of Principle Long Term Care. Federal records list it as Medicare certified. Our copy of the inspection record holds 31 citations, the newest dated 22 August 2025. Federal enforcement records add 2 fine or payment denial actions. Staffing reports put it at 3.44 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated August 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026
Certification
- Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)
Ratings
1.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-08-01.GOV
Staffing rating
1.0Quality-measure rating
2.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
18
1.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-07-01.GOV
Staffing rating
1.0Quality-measure rating
2.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
18
Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026Q1.GOV
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
Not publishedInspections on record
Not published
Cited deficiencies
Not published
Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025Q4.GOV
Staffing rating
Not publishedQuality-measure rating
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Cited deficiencies
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1.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-06-01.GOV
Staffing rating
1.0Quality-measure rating
3.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
18
Inspection history (31)
Records from April 2023 to August 2025.
August 22, 2025 · E
Citation F0812Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-22 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-08-22.GOVAugust 22, 2025 · D
Citation F0550Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-22 under CMS tag F0550 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-08-22.GOVAugust 22, 2025 · J
Citation F0726Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-22 under CMS tag F0726 (CMS scope/severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy) for Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-08-22.GOVAugust 22, 2025 · E
Citation F0602Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-22 under CMS tag F0602 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-12-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-08-22.GOVAugust 22, 2025 · D
Citation F0656Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-22 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-08-22.GOVAugust 22, 2025 · J
Citation F0880Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-22 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-08-22.GOVAugust 22, 2025 · D
Citation F0657Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-22 under CMS tag F0657 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-08-22.GOVAugust 22, 2025 · D
Citation F0554Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-22 under CMS tag F0554 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-08-22.GOVAugust 22, 2025 · D
Citation F0773Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-22 under CMS tag F0773 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-08-22.GOVAugust 22, 2025 · E
Citation F0755Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-22 under CMS tag F0755 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-12-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-08-22.GOVAugust 22, 2025 · D
Citation F0578Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-08-22 under CMS tag F0578 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-09-26. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-08-22.GOVJuly 18, 2025 · J
Citation F0689Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-07-18 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-07-18.GOVJuly 26, 2024 · E
Citation F0657Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-07-26 under CMS tag F0657 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-07-26.GOVJuly 26, 2024 · D
Citation F0690Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-07-26 under CMS tag F0690 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-07-26.GOVJuly 26, 2024 · E
Citation F0812Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-07-26 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-07-26.GOVJuly 26, 2024 · D
Citation F0761Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-07-26 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-08-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-07-26.GOVJune 21, 2024 · J
Citation F0684Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-06-21 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-05-24. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-06-21.GOVAugust 4, 2023 · D
Citation F0660Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-08-04 under CMS tag F0660 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-08-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-08-04.GOVApril 27, 2023 · D
Citation F0688Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-04-27 under CMS tag F0688 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-05-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-04-27.GOVApril 27, 2023 · E
Citation F0677Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2023-04-27 under CMS tag F0677 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2023-05-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2023-04-27.GOV
Penalties (2)
Total fines on file: $32,991
July 18, 2025 · Fine
Citation FINE-134323CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $17,345 against this nursing home on 2025-07-18 (Fine ID: 134323). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-07-18.GOVJune 21, 2024 · Fine
Citation FINE-42417CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $15,646 against this nursing home on 2024-06-21 (Fine ID: 42417). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-06-21.GOV
Staffing
Latest: 3.44 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)
Staffing trend (2 periods)
- 2025Q43.14 hrs/resident/day
- 2026Q13.44 hrs/resident/day
Most recent period is higher than 2025Q4 (+0.31 hrs/resident/day). Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
Ownership
For profit
CMS Care Compare chain: Principle Long Term Care
Chain ID 423 · 40 facilities in chain (CMS)
- Chain average overall rating: 3
- Chain average health inspection rating: 2.9
- Chain average staffing rating: 3
- Chain average quality measure rating: 3.3
Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.
Parent organization: Principle Long Term Care, INC.
chain · PAC 5193906386
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Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
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Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit - Corporation".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit - Corporation".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "For profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
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Typical cost
Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025
This provider doesn't publish a specific price to us. Below is the typical NC range for the care type(s) it offers. Use it as context, not a quote.
Nursing Homes
Median · NC$9,733/moSee full NC cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025
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Where this information came from
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- CMS nursing homes (provider info)as of August 2026
- Chain identifier, Chain name, City, CMS Special Focus status, County, Licensed capacity, Map location, Medicare certification number, Name, Phone number, State, Street address, ZIP code
- CMS nursing homes (ownership)as of July 2026
- Ownership type, Parent organization
- CMS enrollmentas of July 2026
- NPI
- CMS nursing homes (payroll-based journal staffing)as of June 2026
- Staffing hours per resident day
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