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River View Rehab Center
River View Rehab Center, 50 N. Jane, Elgin, Illinois 60123
The overall rating for River View Rehab Center is below average. The facility is located 46.10 miles west of City of Chicago’s center. River View Rehab Center has 203 certified beds that participates in both Medicare and Medicaid. It is not within a Continuing Care Retirement Community. A Continuing Care Retirement Community offers multiple housing options for different levels of nursing needs and care. A nursing home is typically the most service-intensive housing option. Residents may move from one level to another based on their medical needs. River View Rehab Center has no resident or family council. The ownership of the facility is a for-profit partnership under the legal business name of Riverview Rehab Center, LLC.
The Illinois Department of Health and Human Services regularly inspects Illinois nursing homes on average every 18 months. The most recent health inspection resulted in 10 health citations. The full report was filed on July 19, 2018. The average number of health citations in Illinois is 10.4. The average number of health citations in the U.S. is 7.8.
In addition to the regular health inspections, a complaint inspection will result when an individual resident, family member or loved one reports to the Illinois Department of Health and Human Services that some violation or noncompliance has taken place. In the last 3 years there were 5 complaint inspections that resulted in 37 citations.
The staffing rating at River View Rehab Center is below average. The total number of licensed nurse staff hours per resident per day at River View Rehab Center is 44 minutes. The Illinois average is 1 hour and 24 minutes with the national average at 1 hour and 33 minutes. The registered nurse hours per resident per day at River View Rehab Center is 37 minutes. The Illinois average is 46 minutes with the national average being 41 minutes. The physical therapist staff hours per resident per day at River View Rehab Center was 2 minutes. The Illinois and national averages are both 5 minutes.
The quality of resident care at River View Rehab Center is above average. 19.6% of River View Rehab Center’s short-stay residents were re-hospitalized after a nursing home admission compared to the Illinois average of 24.6% and the national average of 22.6%. 19.4% of River View Rehab Center’s short-stay residents had an outpatient emergency department visit. The Illinois average in this category is 11%, with the national average being 10.7%. River View Rehab Center had a worse than the national average in successfully return to home and community from their short-stay residency. The national average is 48.6%.
1.59 per 1,000 long-stay residents days had an outpatient emergency department visit at this facility. The Illinois average is 1.07, with the national average being 1.03 in this category. 1.7% River View Rehab Center’s long-stay residents experienced one or more falls with major injury. The Illinois average is 3.3% with the national average being 3.4%. 5.2% of River View Rehab Center’s long-stay high-risk residents developed pressure ulcers. The Illinois average is 7.6% with the national average being 7.4%. 100% of River View Rehab Center’s long-stay residents received a needed vaccine to prevent pneumonia. The Illinois average is 89.7% for all nursing homes in the state, with the national average to stand at 93.7%.
River View Rehab Center did receive a nursing home fine on January 11, 2017 for $25,054. There are no other federal fines nor Illinois state fines during that 3-year period.
1Vital Statistics
Number of Beds:203 certified beds
Beds in the nursing home that have been approved by the federal government to participate in Medicare or Medicaid.
Accepts:Medicare and Medicaid
Shows if the nursing home participates in the Medicare, Medicaid, or both.
2Key Ratings
| Star Rating Summary | ||
| Overall Rating |  | Below Average |
| Health Inspection Medicare assigns the star rating based on a nursing home's weighted score from recent health inspections. More stars means fewer health risks | | Below Average |
| Staffing Medicare assigns the star rating based on the nursing home's staffing hours for Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practice Nurses (LPNs), Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), and Nurse aides. More stars means a better level of staffing per nursing home resident | | Below Average |
| RN Staffing |  | Average |
| Quality Measures Medicare assigns the star rating based on data from a select set of clinical data measures. More stars means better quality of care | | Average |
3Key Short Stay Statistics
| Description | River View Rehab Center | Illinois Average |
| Percent of short-stay residents who self-report moderate to severe pain Lower percentages are better. | 8.6% | 10.2% |
| Percentage of SNF residents with pressure ulcers that are new or worsened Lower percentages are better. | 1.9% | Not Available |
| Percent of short-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the seasonal influenza vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 90.0% | 72.8% |
| Percent of short-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the pneumococcal vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 95.2% | 74.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who got antipsychotic medication for the first time Lower percentages are better. | 2.1% | 2.1% |
4Key Long Stay Statistics
| Description | River View Rehab Center | Illinois Average |
| Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Lower percentages are better. | 1.7% | 3.3% |
| Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Lower percentages are better. | 1.9% | 3.1% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who self-report moderate to severe pain Lower percentages are better. | 7.6% | 4.9% |
| Percent of long-stay high-risk residents with pressure ulcers Lower percentages are better. | 5.2% | 7.6% |
| Percent of long-stay low-risk residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder Lower percentages are better. | 22.1% | 46.1% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who have or had a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Lower percentages are better. | 1.0% | 2.4% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Lower percentages are better. | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened Lower percentages are better. | 14.7% | 16.5% |
| Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Lower percentages are better. | 11.4% | 13.8% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Lower percentages are better. | 6.3% | 6.3% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Lower percentages are better. | 40.6% | 19.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Lower percentages are better. | 34.5% | 20.2% |
| Percent of long-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the seasonal influenza vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 98.9% | 92.9% |
| Percent of long-stay residents assessed and given, appropriately, the pneumococcal vaccine Higher percentages are better. | 100.0% | 89.7% |
| Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Lower percentages are better. | 49.0% | 18.8% |
5Inspection Summary
Date of standard health inspection:07/19/2018
Total number of health deficiencies:10
Average number of health deficiencies in Illinois:10.6
