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River Ridge Living Center

100 SANDY DRIVE, AMSTERDAM, NY, 12010

(518) 843-3503

riverridgelc.com

120 licensed beds

★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections1/5 staffing3/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Address

100 Sandy Drive

Amsterdam, NY 12010

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity

120

CMS facility ID

335422

Care type

Nursing home

County

Montgomery

Facility name

River Ridge Living Center

Street address

100 SANDY DRIVE

City / state / ZIP

Amsterdam, NY 12010

Phone

(518) 843-3503

Website

riverridgelc.com

About this facility — River Ridge Living Center

River Ridge Living Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Amsterdam, New York. It is licensed for 120 beds — below the median for skilled nursing facilities in New York (160 beds).

It is one of 9 senior care facilities in Amsterdam and 596 skilled nursing facilities across New York. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited River Ridge Living Center 63 times across 9 inspections in the last three years, including 10 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $3,387 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type

For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Braunstein, Edward

Direct owner · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — 25% stake — since 2013

Gellis, Cheryl

Direct owner · Additional disclosable party — 5% stake — since 2014

Braunstein, Michael

Direct owner · Additional disclosable party — since 2013

Einhorn, Benjamin

Direct owner · Additional disclosable party — since 2013

Hirsch, Daniel

Direct owner · Additional disclosable party — since 2014

Mcclarren, Cynthia

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Ruthie Hirsch Estate

Direct owner · Additional disclosable party — since 2013

Waldman, Jonathan

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2014

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since

1974-12-01

CMS overall rating

1 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

24 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$3,387 total

Last standard inspection

2025-03-18

Nurse staffing

3.1 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$326 per day (≈ $9,910/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

64% Medicaid · 12% Medicare · 24% private/other

Occupancy

88% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

33% below the NY median of $486/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

120

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Wheelchair accessible

entrance and parking

Visiting hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 10 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-05-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0842

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2026-06-26

2026-03-27Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0925

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Corrected 2026-05-22

6 earlier / fire-safety inspections (61 citations)

2025-03-18Health inspectionComplaint-triggered23 citations

F-0550

E · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2025-05-27

F-0554

D · No harm found

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Corrected 2025-05-27

F-0561

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Corrected 2025-05-27

F-0584

E · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2025-05-27

F-0585

E · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Corrected 2025-05-27

F-0600

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-05-27

F-0609

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2025-05-27

F-0610

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2025-05-27

F-0656

E · No harm found

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2025-05-27

F-0657

E · No harm found

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2025-05-27

F-0689

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-05-27

F-0692

D · No harm found

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2025-05-27

F-0695

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-05-27

F-0725

E · No harm found

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2025-05-27

F-0756

E · No harm found

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2025-05-27

F-0759

E · No harm found

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2025-05-27

F-0761

E · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2025-05-27

F-0804

E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2025-05-27

F-0810

E · No harm foundFood safety

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

Corrected 2025-05-27

F-0812

E · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-05-27

F-0813

E · No harm foundFood safety

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Corrected 2025-05-27

F-0880

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-05-27

F-0925

E · No harm found

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Corrected 2025-05-27

2023-01-10Health inspection6 citations

F-0625

D · No harm found

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Corrected 2023-02-24

F-0686

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2023-02-24

F-0806

D · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Corrected 2023-02-24

F-0810

D · No harm foundFood safety

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

Corrected 2023-02-25

F-0812

E · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-02-28

F-0813

E · No harm foundFood safety

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Corrected 2023-02-24

2020-09-25Health inspection6 citations

F-0609

D · No harm found

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2020-11-24

F-0684

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2020-11-24

F-0756

D · No harm found

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Corrected 2020-11-24

F-0812

E · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2020-11-24

F-0814

D · No harm foundFood safety

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2020-11-24

F-0842

D · No harm found

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2020-11-24

2025-03-18Fire-safety inspection17 citations

E-0004

F · No harm found

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2025-05-16

E-0037

F · No harm found

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Corrected 2025-05-16

E-0039

F · No harm found

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2025-05-26

K-0271

F · No harm found

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2025-05-16

K-0281

F · No harm found

Install proper backup exit lighting.

Corrected 2025-05-16

K-0345

F · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-05-16

K-0353

F · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-05-16

K-0363

E · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-06-12

K-0372

E · No harm found

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2025-05-16

K-0511

E · No harm found

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2025-05-16

K-0761

F · No harm found

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2025-05-16

K-0901

F · No harm found

Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.

Corrected 2025-05-16

K-0918

F · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-06-11

K-0920

E · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-05-16

K-0921

F · No harm found

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2025-06-17

K-0923

F · No harm found

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2025-05-16

K-0926

F · No harm found

Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.

Corrected 2025-05-16

2023-01-10Fire-safety inspection5 citations

E-0037

E · No harm found

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Corrected 2023-02-24

E-0039

F · No harm found

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2023-02-24

K-0311

F · No harm found

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2023-03-08

K-0372

E · No harm found

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2023-03-07

K-0918

D · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-02-24

2020-09-25Fire-safety inspection4 citations

K-0311

E · No harm found

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2020-11-24

K-0351

D · No harm found

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2020-11-24

K-0372

E · No harm found

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2020-11-24

K-0712

E · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2020-11-24

Federal penalties

2024-01-30Fine$3,387

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 335422.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.

3.667 ratings on Google

★★★★★Chara Schultz-Saddlemire · 2026-04-15 · via Google
“My Father was moved to River Ridge in February and I honestly have been pleasantly surprised by the quality of care. I'm kept up to date on all appointments and medical concerns, procedures, and any test results. Also Ron in the physical therapy department has been amazing and my Dad has shown so much progress since admission to your facility. Thank you to all the amazing staff at River Ridge. A …”

★★★★★Leah DiScipio · 2026-04-15 · via Google
“The best part of River Ridge Nursing Home is their discharge planner Shannon, their social work department, and their admission department. They always go above and beyond to make sure their residents get discharge safely and with the proper services. I often work very closely with them. When appropriate, they send me referrals at Marquis Home Care for their residents that are in need of Home Hea…”

★★★★★Sarah Bellrose · 2026-05-07 · via Google
“The staff is excellent always so friendly! My dad is there for physical therapy rehab and they take such good care of him and when the family wants to come visit there’s no limits we can have fun and family time! It’s such a nice place to go if you need permanent nursing care or just a temporary physical therapy stay! I 10/10 recommend!”

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