nursing home in Kuttawa, KY
River's Bend Retirement Community
300 Beech Street, Kuttawa, KY 42055 · (270) 388-2868
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★2
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
River's Bend Retirement Community at a glance
River's Bend Retirement Community is a 40-bed non-profit nursing home in Kuttawa, Kentucky (Lyon County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Kentucky average of 3.
Residents receive about 3.8 hours of nursing care per day (0.7 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 4 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (November 17, 2025) found 2 health citations. The Kentucky average is 2.8.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 56.8% per year (state average 46.4%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 40
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- June 29, 1995
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Lyon County
- CMS Certification Number
- 185410
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.79 hrs | 3.95 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.67 hrs | 0.79 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Average |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.37 hrs | 2.36 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.30 hrs | 3.49 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 56.8% | 46.4% | 45.8% | Worse |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 54.5% | 41.8% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 2 | 0 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 2 | 3 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 6 | 40.4 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $15,373 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 40 | 95 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 37 | 82 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 92% | 87.1% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 6.5% | 3.9% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 5.1% | 4.8% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 28.1% | 16.1% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.7% | 1.6% | 1.6% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.5% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 43.4% | 13.8% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 43.5% | 14% | 14.1% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 11.9% | 6.6% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 2.5% | 17.7% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 31.1% | 29.8% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 25.9% | 19% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 97.3% | 96.2% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 76.6% | 94.3% | 93.6% | Worse |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 1.7% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 51.2% | 83.5% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 41.3% | 84% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 6 health deficiencies and 9 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 17, 2025 Fire safety | Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0916 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 16, 2025 |
| November 17, 2025 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 16, 2025 |
| November 17, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 16, 2025 |
| November 17, 2025 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 16, 2025 |
| November 17, 2025 Standard | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected December 16, 2025 |
| September 8, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0914 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 30, 2023 |
| September 8, 2023 Fire safety | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0030 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 30, 2023 |
| September 8, 2023 Fire safety | Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0006 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 30, 2023 |
| September 8, 2023 Fire safety | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0004 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 30, 2023 |
| September 8, 2023 Fire safety | Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction. Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0131 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected October 30, 2023 |
| September 8, 2023 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 30, 2023 |
| September 8, 2023 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 30, 2023 |
| September 8, 2023 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 30, 2023 |
| December 8, 2021 Fire safety | Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction. Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0131 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 6, 2022 |
| December 8, 2021 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 6, 2022 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BULLOCK, STACEY Individual | contracted managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/18/2018 |
| DELOZIER, ARTHUR Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/12/2013 |
| DUGGAN, TIMOTHY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2010 |
| GROVE, GREGORY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/11/1994 |
| WALDROP, MARK Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| ROWE, WILLIAM Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2010 |
| WALDROP, MARK Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| BULLOCK, STACEY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/18/2018 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is River's Bend Retirement Community's rating?
River's Bend Retirement Community has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Kentucky nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did River's Bend Retirement Community receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 2 citations, compared with a Kentucky average of 2.8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does River's Bend Retirement Community accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns River's Bend Retirement Community?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is River's Bend Retirement Community and how do I contact it?
River's Bend Retirement Community is at 300 Beech Street, Kuttawa, KY 42055. Phone: (270) 388-2868.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.