Nursing homes › North Carolina › Asheville › River Bend Health and Rehabilitation
213 Richmond Hill Drive, Asheville, NC 28806 · (828) 254-9675 · 100 certified beds
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Open your comparisonCMS overall star rating: this provider 1/5; median among 415 providers with a published value in the same state and provider category: 3/5.
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Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Brighton Healthcare, a group operating 8 facilities in 2 states. Group record: average rating 1.5/5, 3 abuse citation icons, 2 facilities on the Special Focus list, $735,815 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (1.5/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.13 (North Carolina median: 3.53). RN hours: 0.63. Weekend total: 2.85. Nursing staff turnover: 86%.
In the downloaded CMS dataset: 52 deficiency citations. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-26 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-25 |
| 2026-02-26 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-25 |
| 2026-01-30 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-02-26 |
| 2026-01-30 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-26 |
| 2025-06-13 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-07-10 |
| 2025-06-13 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-07-10 |
| 2025-06-13 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-07-10 |
| 2025-06-13 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-07-10 |
| 2025-06-13 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | Health | corrected 2025-07-10 |
| 2025-06-13 | Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | G | Health | corrected 2025-07-10 |
| 2025-06-13 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Health | corrected 2025-07-10 |
| 2025-06-13 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-10 |
| 2025-06-13 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-10 |
| 2025-06-13 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-10 |
| 2025-06-13 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-10 |
| 2025-06-13 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-10 |
| 2025-06-13 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-10 |
| 2025-06-13 | Try 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-10 |
| 2025-06-13 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-10 |
| 2025-06-13 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-10 |
| 2025-06-13 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-10 |
| 2025-06-13 | Ensure 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-10 |
| 2025-06-13 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-07-10 |
| 2025-06-13 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2025-07-10 |
| 2025-06-13 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | C | Health | corrected 2025-07-10 |
| 2025-04-25 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-07-10 |
| 2025-04-25 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-13 |
| 2024-06-27 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-07-23 |
| 2024-06-27 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-07-23 |
| 2024-06-27 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-07-23 |
| 2024-06-27 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-07-23 |
| 2024-06-27 | 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-07-23 |
| 2024-06-27 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-07-23 |
| 2024-06-27 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Health | corrected 2024-07-23 |
| 2024-06-27 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-07-23 |
| 2024-06-27 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-07-23 |
| 2024-06-27 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-07-23 |
| 2024-06-27 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-07-23 |
| 2024-06-27 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-07-23 |
| 2024-06-27 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-07-23 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-30 | Fine | $4,254 |
| 2026-01-30 | Fine | $4,254 |
| 2025-04-25 | Fine | $104,670 |
| 2025-04-25 | Payment Denial | 48 days payment denial |
| 2024-04-23 | Fine | $5,346 |
| 2024-04-23 | Fine | $22,620 |
| 2023-09-15 | Fine | $6,435 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ASHEVILLE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION SNF HOLDING LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 09/08/2023 |
| FISCHER, DAVID | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/08/2023 |
| LEFKOWITZ, ZEV | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/08/2023 |
| FISCHER, DAVID | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/08/2023 |
| NORMAN, ANGELITA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/09/2024 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “River Bend Health and Rehabilitation — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 345432), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/river-bend-health-and-rehabilitation-asheville-nc/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 345432. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.