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River's Bend Health & Rehab Center

800 KING RUSS ROAD, HARRISBURG, PA, 17109
(717) 657-1520
www.saberhealth.com/locations/river-s-bend-health-rehab-center
198 licensed beds

CMS rates River's Bend Health & Rehab Center 1 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 79 citations across 13 inspections in the last three years, with $45,331 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections2/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
198
CMS facility ID
395395
Care type
Nursing home
County
Dauphin
Facility name
River's Bend Health & Rehab Center
Street address
800 KING RUSS ROAD
City / state / ZIP
Harrisburg, PA 17109
Phone
(717) 657-1520
Website
www.saberhealth.com/locations/river-s-bend-health-rehab-center

About this facility — River's Bend Health & Rehab Center

River's Bend Health & Rehab Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It is licensed for 198 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Pennsylvania (119 beds).

It is one of 33 senior care facilities in Harrisburg and 656 skilled nursing facilities across Pennsylvania. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

It is listed as part of Saber Healthcare Group, a group of 126 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited River's Bend Health & Rehab Center 79 times across 13 inspections in the last three years, including 3 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $45,331 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 November 6, 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

Parent company
Saber Healthcare Group
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Benjamin N. Volpe Family Dynasty Trust (dated December 29, 2020)
Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Bnv Dynasty Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Capital Re Group, Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Carroll, Michelle
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Citrin Cooperman Advisors Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Dankenbring, Brooke
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Decanted William I. Weisberg Family Dynasty Trust (dated Sept 30, 2020
Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Nicoluzakis, Gregory
Officer · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Rkl Llp
Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Saber Governance Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Saber Healthcare Group Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Sahi, Harry
Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Shg Management Llc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Volpe, Benjamin
Director · Officer · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Weisberg, William
Director · Officer · Owner of a disclosable party · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Western Pa Mt Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Wiw Dynasty Llc
Additional disclosable party — since 2023

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
20 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1977-12-01
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
20 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$45,331 total
Last standard inspection
2026-03-12
Nurse staffing
3.6 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$448 per day (≈ $13,620/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
78% Medicaid · 2% Medicare · 20% private/other
Occupancy
67% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
8% above the PA median of $415/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
198
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 2026-11-06. 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 3 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-07-01Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0600
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2026-06-16
2026-06-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
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 2026-05-11
11 earlier / fire-safety inspections (77 citations)
2026-03-12Health inspection18 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2026-04-02
F-0552
E · No harm found
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2026-04-02
F-0565
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected 2026-04-02
F-0584
D · 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 2026-04-02
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 2026-04-02
F-0628
D · No harm found
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2026-04-02
F-0641
E · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2026-04-02
F-0656
D · 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 2026-04-02
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 2026-04-02
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2026-04-02
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-04-02
F-0685
E · No harm found
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2026-04-02
F-0689
G · Actual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-04-02
F-0693
D · No harm found
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2026-04-02
F-0759
D · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2026-04-02
F-0791
G · Actual harm
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2026-04-02
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 2026-04-02
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-04-02
2025-07-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-06-29
2025-03-27Health inspection12 citations
F-0607
E · No harm found
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2025-04-18
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-04-18
F-0655
D · No harm found
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2025-04-18
F-0657
D · 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 2025-04-18
F-0661
D · No harm found
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected 2025-04-18
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-04-18
F-0688
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-04-18
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-04-18
F-0698
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-04-18
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-04-18
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 2025-04-18
F-0812
D · 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 2025-04-18
2024-10-31Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-11-20
2024-10-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0755
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-10-22
2024-10-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0761
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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 2024-10-22
2024-04-11Health inspection15 citations
F-0606
D · No harm found
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
Corrected 2024-05-08
F-0623
E · No harm found
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2024-05-08
F-0625
E · 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 2024-05-08
F-0641
E · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-05-08
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 2024-05-08
F-0658
E · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-05-08
F-0661
D · No harm found
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected 2024-05-08
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-05-08
F-0695
E · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-05-08
F-0698
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-05-08
F-0699
E · No harm found
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected 2024-05-08
F-0726
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-05-08
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-05-08
F-0761
D · 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 2024-05-08
F-0812
D · 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 2024-05-08
2024-01-02Health inspectionComplaint-triggered6 citations
F-0583
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2024-02-01
F-0655
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2024-02-01
F-0656
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-02-01
F-0684
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-02-01
F-0686
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-02-01
F-0849
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected 2024-02-01
2025-03-27Fire-safety inspection13 citations
K-0100
D · No harm found
Meet other general requirements.
Corrected 2025-05-12
K-0211
E · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-05-12
K-0291
C · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2025-05-12
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-05-12
K-0324
D · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-05-12
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-05-12
K-0355
E · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-05-12
K-0374
E · No harm found
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2025-05-12
K-0712
E · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-05-12
K-0761
C · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-05-12
K-0912
D · No harm found
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected 2025-05-12
K-0914
C · No harm found
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2025-05-12
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-05-12
2024-04-11Fire-safety inspection4 citations
K-0353
E · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-05-21
K-0374
E · No harm found
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-05-21
K-0511
E · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-05-21
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-05-21
2023-05-18Fire-safety inspection5 citations
K-0225
E · No harm found
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2023-07-21
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2023-07-21
K-0353
E · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-07-21
K-0541
E · No harm found
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Corrected 2023-07-21
K-0712
C · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-07-21

Federal penalties

2026-07-01Fine$25,490
2024-01-02Fine$19,841
Total fines$45,331
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 395395.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in Pennsylvania.
Inspection citations, 3 years
79
More than 88% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 37
Federal fines, 3 years
$45,331
More than 84% of nursing homes in the state
State median: $0
Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day
3.6
Higher than 47% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 3.6
Nursing staff turnover, annual
46%
Higher than 55% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 45%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the Pennsylvania average on 12 and worse on 8. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased22.3%16.4%13.5%Worse than state
Lose too much weight7.1%6.0%5.1%Worse than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.5%0.6%0.7%Better than state
With a urinary tract infection0.0%1.4%1.5%Better than state
Have depressive symptoms18.0%13.8%13.5%Worse than state
Were physically restrained0.0%0.2%0.1%Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury2.0%3.1%3.2%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine71.6%87.8%93.7%Worse than state
Ability to walk independently worsened21.7%15.4%12.7%Worse than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication14.4%20.1%19.5%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine98.7%93.7%95.3%Near state average
With pressure ulcers3.0%4.7%4.5%Better than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence16.7%25.0%18.3%Better than state
Received an antipsychotic medication13.7%17.6%15.4%Better than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days1.911.501.81Worse than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days0.911.131.69Better than state
Short-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine16.0%70.8%82.3%Worse than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication0.8%1.4%1.5%Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine56.8%70.9%80.1%Worse than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission15.6%22.0%23.4%Better than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit8.4%9.5%11.8%Better than state
Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

  • F-0684 5 inspections. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
  • F-0641 3 inspections. Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
  • F-0657 3 inspections. Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
  • F-0689 3 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
  • F-0812 3 inspections. Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
  • F-0755 3 inspections. Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in Pennsylvania

  • Licensing: Pennsylvania Department of Health
  • File a complaint: 800-254-5164 · Online
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 717-783-8975. A free advocate for residents and families.
  • Adult Protective Services: 800-490-8505. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
  • Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

  • Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute, about 4.5 miles.
  • Penn State Health Holy Spirit Medical Center, about 6.2 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
  • Penn State Health Hampden Medical Center, about 9.2 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.
2.323 ratings on Google
★Divine Heart · 2026-03-08 · via Google

“This facility needs to be reported to the state, starting with the Director of Nursing and corporate leadership. There are serious concerns about the conditions here: 1. There are no wipes available for resident care. 2. There are no washcloths, towels, or adequate bedding. 3. The facility has a strong odor and appears poorly maintained. 4. There are no pads for the beds The aides are using t…”

★★★★★Jjjjkylie Aggatg · 2026-03-03 · via Google

“They have improved recently and there are amazing nurses. There is a kind nurse that starts with an A and has been so kind to my family so much. My mom has been doing amazing but wished they offer more beverages.”

★Jessica Kramer · 2026-03-04 · via Google

“This place is bad. The executive director doesnt care about the residents...i could tell by my surroundings walking down the hall.... She only cares about the bottom line and her pockets. She belittles managers, staff, and residents...in front of guests! I watched her yell at a staff memebe rin the hall because "they were doing too much for the resident" ????? When I visited, I was embarrassed to …”

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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-11-06
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