Nursing homes › New York › River Ridge Living Center
100 Sandy Drive, Amsterdam, NY 12010 · 5188433503 · 120 certified beds
CMS lists no chain affiliation for this facility. Ownership type on record: For profit - Limited Liability company.
Total nurse staffing: 3.12 (New York median: 3.49). RN hours: 0.37. Weekend total: 2.73. Nursing staff turnover: 68%.
All-time on record: 37 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-05 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-01 |
| 2026-03-27 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-05-22 |
| 2025-03-18 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Health | corrected 2025-05-27 |
| 2025-03-18 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2025-05-27 |
| 2025-03-18 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2025-05-27 |
| 2025-03-18 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Health | corrected 2025-05-27 |
| 2025-03-18 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Health | corrected 2025-05-27 |
| 2025-03-18 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-05-27 |
| 2025-03-18 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-05-27 |
| 2025-03-18 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Health | corrected 2025-05-27 |
| 2025-03-18 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Health | corrected 2025-05-27 |
| 2025-03-18 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Health | corrected 2025-05-27 |
| 2025-03-18 | 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 | Health | corrected 2025-05-27 |
| 2025-03-18 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-05-27 |
| 2025-03-18 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | E | Health | corrected 2025-05-27 |
| 2025-03-18 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2025-05-27 |
| 2025-03-18 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | E | Health | corrected 2025-05-27 |
| 2025-03-18 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-05-27 |
| 2025-03-18 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Health | corrected 2025-05-27 |
| 2025-03-18 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-27 |
| 2025-03-18 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-27 |
| 2025-03-18 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-27 |
| 2025-03-18 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-27 |
| 2025-03-18 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-27 |
| 2025-03-18 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-27 |
| 2023-01-10 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2023-02-28 |
| 2023-01-10 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | E | Health | corrected 2023-02-24 |
| 2023-01-10 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2023-02-24 |
| 2023-01-10 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2023-02-24 |
| 2023-01-10 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Health | corrected 2023-02-24 |
| 2023-01-10 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Health | corrected 2023-02-25 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-01-30 | Fine | $3,387 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRAUNSTEIN, EDWARD | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 25% | since 02/13/2013 |
| GELLIS, CHERYL | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 5% | since 01/01/2014 |
| RUTHIE HIRSCH ESTATE | Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/28/2013 |
| BRAUNSTEIN, MICHAEL | Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/13/2013 |
| EINHORN, BENJAMIN | Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/13/2013 |
| HIRSCH, DANIEL | Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2014 |
| BRAUNSTEIN, EDWARD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2014 |
| MCCLARREN, CYNTHIA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2024 |
| WALDMAN, JONATHAN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2014 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 335422. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.