Riverview Healthcare Community, Coventry, RI

The Essentials

Summary

Across 9 inspections from January 2024 to June 2026, state surveyors documented 30 findings at Riverview Healthcare Community; 30 have a recorded correction; CMS lists 3 enforcement actions in the window.

Inspections: 9; 2024–2026, complaint and standard
Findings: 30; Deficiencies cited by state inspectors
Corrected: 30; Of 30 findings, with a recorded correction date
Penalties: 3; 3 fines; payment not published

Findings by Year

Findings
Of which, actual harm (level G or above)

* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.

Findings by year
Year	Inspections	Findings	Of which, actual harm (level G or above)
2024	3	12	1
2025	4	11	1
2026	2	7	1

What the Record Shows

30 of 30 findings have a recorded correction date.
CMS lists 3 enforcement actions in the window: 3 fines totaling $80,101, their payment not published.
6 visits in this window included a complaint investigation. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
The latest standard inspection, April 2, 2026, recorded 6 findings (most serious: Level E).

What to Ask About

Significant Medication Errors, Cited in Four Inspections
Professional Standards, Cited in Three Inspections
Pressure Injury Care, Cited in Two Inspections
Accident Hazards and Supervision, Cited in Two Inspections
Respiratory Care, Cited in Two Inspections
Medical Records, Cited in Two Inspections
Infection Control, Cited in Two Inspections

Report at a Glance

Facility: Riverview Healthcare Community
Address: 546 Main Street, Coventry, RI 02816
CMS Certification Number: 415082
Provider Type: Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
Certified Beds: 190
Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company
Record Window: January 25, 2024 to October 1, 2026

Chronology

Inspection History

Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.

Jun 172026
Complaint investigation
1 finding
- F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Level JImmediate jeopardyCorrected Jun 17, 2026
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Apr 22026
Standard health inspection
6 findings
- F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 19, 2026
- F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 19, 2026
- F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 19, 2026
- F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 19, 2026
- F761Ensure 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 19, 2026
- F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 19, 2026
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $16,355 imposed June 17, 2026. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of April 2, 2026, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Dec 52025
Complaint investigation
1 finding
- F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 10, 2025
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Nov 282025
Complaint investigation
4 findings
- F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Level JImmediate jeopardyCorrected Dec 10, 2025
- F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 10, 2025
- F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 10, 2025
- F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 10, 2025
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Jan 282025
Complaint investigation
1 finding
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 13, 2025
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Jan 32025
Standard health inspection
5 findings
- F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 22, 2025
- F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 22, 2025
- F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 22, 2025
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 22, 2025
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 22, 2025
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $15,129 imposed November 28, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of January 3, 2025, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
May 82024
Complaint investigation
4 findings
- F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Level KImmediate jeopardyCorrected May 8, 2024
- F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 8, 2024
- F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 8, 2024
- F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 8, 2024
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Apr 152024
Complaint investigation
1 finding
- F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 30, 2024
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Jan 252024
Standard health inspection
7 findings
- F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 13, 2024
- F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 13, 2024
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 13, 2024
- F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedLevel DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 13, 2024
- F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 13, 2024
- F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 13, 2024
- F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 13, 2024
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $48,617 imposed April 15, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of January 25, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

1
Significant Medication Errors, Cited in Four Inspections
Inspectors cited F760 in January 2024, May 2024, April 2026 and June 2026. This citation covers whether residents are free from significant medication errors. The most serious of these was recorded at level K (immediate jeopardy). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
242424252525252626F760 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest
2
Professional Standards, Cited in Three Inspections
Inspectors cited F658 in April 2024, January 2025 and April 2026. This citation covers whether the home’s services meet professional standards of quality. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
242424252525252626F658 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest
3
Pressure Injury Care, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F686 in January 2024 and May 2024. This citation covers how the home prevents and treats pressure injuries (bedsores). None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
242424252525252626F686 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest
4
Accident Hazards and Supervision, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F689 in January 2025 and January 2025. This citation covers whether residents are protected from accident hazards and supervised closely enough to prevent accidents, including falls. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
242424252525252626F689 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest
5
Respiratory Care, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F695 in May 2024 and April 2026. This citation covers oxygen, breathing treatments and other respiratory care. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
242424252525252626F695 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest
6
Medical Records, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F842 in January 2024 and May 2024. This citation covers whether resident records are complete, accurate and kept confidential. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
242424252525252626F842 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest
7
Infection Control, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F880 in January 2024 and January 2025. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
242424252525252626F880 across all 9 inspections, oldest to newest

For Your Next Visit

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

01
What happened after the medication error citation, and how are high-risk drugs double-checked?
Significant Medication Errors: cited in four inspections, most seriously at level K.
02
How do you check that nurses and aides follow professional standards, and what happens when they do not?
Professional Standards: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level E.
03
How often are residents checked for pressure injuries and repositioned, and who is responsible for it?
Pressure Injury Care: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
04
What changed in fall prevention and supervision after the last citation, and how do you check that it is still working?
Accident Hazards and Supervision: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
05
Who manages oxygen and breathing treatments on each shift, and how is the equipment checked?
Respiratory Care: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
06
How can a family request a resident’s records, and how are they kept accurate?
Medical Records: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
07
Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?
Infection Control: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
08
How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?
Insufficient nursing staff was cited in December 2025.
09
What led to the 2026 fine, and has it been paid?
A $16,355 civil money penalty was imposed June 17, 2026. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. The record holds three enforcement actions in the window.

The Evidence

Sources and Coverage

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Rhode Island state survey agency.

Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Rhode Island state survey agency
Inspection Jan 25, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Rhode Island state survey agency
Inspection Apr 15, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Rhode Island state survey agency
Inspection May 8, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Rhode Island state survey agency
Inspection Jan 3, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Rhode Island state survey agency
Inspection Jan 28, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Rhode Island state survey agency
Inspection Nov 28, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Rhode Island state survey agency
Inspection Dec 5, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Rhode Island state survey agency
Inspection Apr 2, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Rhode Island state survey agency
Inspection Jun 17, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Penalties, Provider Data Catalog
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 415082
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Coverage

Record windowJanuary 25, 2024 – October 1, 2026

CMS publishes about three inspection cycles; inspections before January 2024 are not in this release.
CMS refreshes these files monthly, after statements of deficiencies are processed, so an inspection from the last two months may not appear yet.

What This Report Cannot Tell You

Complaints not investigated onsite: Allegations screened out by the state before an onsite visit are not published.
Complaint allegations: CMS publishes the deficiencies a complaint survey cited, not the allegation itself.
Facility-reported incidents: Self-reported incidents appear only if they led to an inspection.
Follow-up visits: CMS's files list standard, complaint and infection control surveys, not revisits; a correction date is the one CMS records.
Fire safety inspections: Published by CMS separately and not included in this record yet.
Staffing levels and ownership history: Published by CMS separately and not included in this record.
Whether fines were paid: CMS publishes the fines imposed, not whether or when they were paid.

Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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