Skilled nursing · Harrisburg, PA

River'S Bend Health & Rehab Center

800 KING RUSS ROAD, Harrisburg, PA 17109

2 / 5CMS 198 bedsCapacity Apr 2026Inspected
PALMELLE

42

Below median

Federal · State

Concerns

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. River'S Bend Health & Rehab Center carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 42 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus Pennsylvania state records. Health inspection rating sits at 2-star, staffing at 2-star, quality measures at 3-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 16.0 percent versus a 14 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.43 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 50 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Pennsylvania DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The record, by the numbers.

Going right

5-star health inspection

Top federal score on the most recent inspection.

RN hours per resident, daily

This
0.43
National
0.78

Annual nurse turnover

This
50%
National
53%

No federal fines

Zero fines on record in the last 36 months.

Worth asking about

Antipsychotic, long-stay

This
16.0%
National
14%

Ask what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

Federal CMS + Pennsylvania state data

The full record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★2 / 5
Health inspection★★★★★2 / 5
Staffing★★★★★2 / 5
Quality measures★★★★★3 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This
0.43
Nat
0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This
3.56
Nat
3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This
50%
Nat
53%

Annual RN turnover

This
81%
Nat
47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This
16.0%
Nat
14%

Sedative / sleep med

This
14.3%
Nat
15%

Physical restraint

This
0.0%
Nat
1.1%

Falls with major injury

This
2.0%
Nat
1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$19,841 in fines (1)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID395395
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
ChainIndependent
Beds198
Avg residents151

Citations · last 36 months

  • No federal conflict flags on record in the latest CMS reconcile.

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, Pennsylvania DPH · Last reconciled May 5, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for River'S Bend Health & Rehab Center?

River'S Bend Health & Rehab Center has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 2 out of 5 stars. It scores 2 of 5 on health inspection, 2 of 5 on staffing, and 3 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has River'S Bend Health & Rehab Center been cited for resident harm?

It has $19,841 in federal fines across 1 penalty on record in the last 36 months. The full record for River'S Bend Health & Rehab Center appears in the record section above.

Does River'S Bend Health & Rehab Center use antipsychotic medications?

16.0 percent of long-stay residents at River'S Bend Health & Rehab Center are on antipsychotic medications, above the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is also elevated at 14.3 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is River'S Bend Health & Rehab Center's Palmelle Clarity Score?

River'S Bend Health & Rehab Center has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 42 out of 100, putting it below the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and Pennsylvania state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact River'S Bend Health & Rehab Center?

River'S Bend Health & Rehab Center is located at 800 KING RUSS ROAD, Harrisburg, PA 17109. Phone: (717) 657-1520. Website: contact facility. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is River'S Bend Health & Rehab Center a special focus facility?

River'S Bend Health & Rehab Center is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $19,841 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on River'S Bend Health & Rehab Center's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If River'S Bend Health & Rehab Center has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does River'S Bend Health & Rehab Center compare to other Harrisburg skilled nursing facilities?

River'S Bend Health & Rehab Center holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 42. The full Harrisburg directory shows nearby facilities ranked by score, antipsychotic prescribing, staffing, and citation history. Browse the full Harrisburg directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

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