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Riverside Health & Rehabilitation Center

745 Main St, East Hartford, CT 06108 · 8602892791 · 345 certified beds

Overall★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Health inspections★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Staffing★★★☆☆ 3/5
Quality measures★★★☆☆ 3/5
Abuse icon: CMS flags this facility for an abuse citation in recent inspections.

Ownership group

Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with National Health Care Associates, a group operating 43 facilities in 6 states. Group record: average rating 3.1/5, 8 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $700,035 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.1/5).

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Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Total nurse staffing: 3.80 (Connecticut median: 3.71). RN hours: 0.62. Weekend total: 3.49. Nursing staff turnover: 22%.

Inspection deficiencies

All-time on record: 43 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).

Survey dateDeficiencySev.TypeStatus
2026-01-22Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. EHealthcorrected 2026-02-26
2026-01-22Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. EHealthcorrected 2026-02-26
2026-01-22Ensure 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. EHealthcorrected 2026-02-26
2026-01-22Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. DHealthcorrected 2026-02-26
2026-01-22Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. DHealthcorrected 2026-02-26
2026-01-22Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. DHealthcorrected 2026-02-26
2026-01-22Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. DHealthcorrected 2026-02-26
2026-01-22Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. DHealthcorrected 2026-02-26
2026-01-22Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. DHealthcorrected 2026-02-26
2026-01-22Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. DHealthcorrected 2026-02-26
2026-01-22Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. DHealthcorrected 2026-02-26
2025-12-30Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. DcomplaintPast Non-Compliance
2025-11-24Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-11-25
2025-08-14Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-09-25
2025-08-14Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-09-25
2025-04-16Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Gcomplaintcorrected 2025-04-01
2025-03-11Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-04-30
2025-01-22Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-01-17
2025-01-22Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-01-07
2025-01-22Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-03-03
2025-01-22Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-03-03
2025-01-22Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-03-03
2024-01-10Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. GHealthcorrected 2024-02-11
2024-01-10Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. GHealthcorrected 2024-02-11
2024-01-10Provide appropriate foot care. EHealthcorrected 2024-02-11
2024-01-10Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. EHealthcorrected 2024-02-11
2024-01-10Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. DHealthcorrected 2024-02-11
2024-01-10Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. DHealthcorrected 2024-02-11
2024-01-10Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. DHealthcorrected 2024-02-11
2024-01-10Ensure 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. DHealthcorrected 2024-02-11
2024-01-10Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. DHealthcorrected 2024-02-11
2023-11-14Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Dcomplaintcorrected 2023-12-18
2023-08-01Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Jcomplaintcorrected 2023-10-05
2023-08-01Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Dcomplaintcorrected 2023-10-05
2023-08-01Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Dcomplaintcorrected 2023-10-05

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount
2025-03-11Fine$12,715
2024-01-10Fine$33,410
2023-08-01Fine$15,269

Ownership & control records (CMS filings)

NameRoleType%Since
DAVID SMILOVITZ TRUST5% Or Greater Direct Ownership InterestOrganization5%since 06/03/2019
IZASK KELLER S CORP LIFE ESTATE TRUST FBO HYMIE KELLER5% Or Greater Direct Ownership InterestOrganization8%since 08/01/2007
IZASK KELLER S CORP. LIFE ESTATE TRUST FBO PERL BROWN5% Or Greater Direct Ownership InterestOrganization8%since 08/01/2007
THE HARRY AND HELEN OSTREICHER FAMILY TRUST5% Or Greater Direct Ownership InterestOrganization17%since 01/01/2013
BROWN, PEARL5% Or Greater Direct Ownership InterestIndividualNO PERCENTAGE PROVIDEDsince 08/01/2007
LAUFER, DORIS5% Or Greater Direct Ownership InterestIndividual5%since 06/15/2009
OSTREICHER, MARVIN5% Or Greater Direct Ownership InterestIndividual20%since 06/15/2009
ZITTER, AGNES5% Or Greater Direct Ownership InterestIndividual6%since 06/15/2009
LAUFER, DORISCorporate DirectorIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 06/15/2009
OSTREICHER, MARVINCorporate DirectorIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 06/15/2009
POLLACK, NATHANCorporate DirectorIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 06/15/2009
WEBERMAN, PEGGYCorporate DirectorIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 06/15/2009
ZITTER, AGNESCorporate DirectorIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 06/15/2009

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 075257. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.