ElderGrade
B

82/100

Above average

Riverbend Heights Health & Rehabilitation

1221 Highway 13 South, Lexington, MO 64067

CMS 2/5 stars #1 of 5 in Lafayette County (660) 259-4695
Certified beds
154
Occupancy
54%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • Last inspection was more than 2 years ago

    Ratings here are based on older survey data than at most facilities.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

26/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years

Staffing

22/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.88 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.38 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 13% against weekdays

Staff stability

12/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 37% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.58 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.38 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.10 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 36.70%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 37 citations

Last standard health inspection: June 14, 2024 (2 years ago).

D Jan 12, 2026 F0684 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Jun 14, 2024 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Jun 14, 2024 F0908

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jun 14, 2024 F0584

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jun 14, 2024 F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jun 14, 2024 F0921

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jun 14, 2024 F0925

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jun 14, 2024 F0679

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of MO OP HOLDCO, LLC, which operates 9 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
MO HOLDCO LLC Organization DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
HEITWELL HOLDINGS INC Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
REDDICK WELLINGTON INVESTMENTS INC Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
REDWELL HOLDINGS INC Organization INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
GELLER, SETH Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
OBERLANDER, CHAIM Individual INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
RIVERBEND HEIGHTS PROPERTY HOLDINGS LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST
MANDELBAUM, CHAIM Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
CANTRELL, SIDNEY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
KRAMER, SHMUEL Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
LICHTENSTEIN, ELI Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MANDELBAUM, CHAIM Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Riverbend Heights Health & Rehabilitation

What is the ElderGrade for Riverbend Heights Health & Rehabilitation? +

Riverbend Heights Health & Rehabilitation holds an ElderGrade of B (82 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Riverbend Heights Health & Rehabilitation? +

Residents receive an average of 3.58 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Riverbend Heights Health & Rehabilitation been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 37 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Riverbend Heights Health & Rehabilitation accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Riverbend Heights Health & Rehabilitation is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.