Senior CareScorecard

Nursing home · Lexington, MO

Riverbend Heights Health & Rehabilitation

1221 Highway 13 South, Lexington, MO 64067 · 154 certified beds · for profit ownership · part of Mo Op Holdco

Medicare & Medicaid
Medicare overall rating2 / 5Below averageWarrensburg area 1.9 · Missouri 2.51 · U.S. 2.99
2/5Health inspections Below average
4/5Staffing Above average
4/5Quality measures Above average
–Short-stay (rehab) quality Not rated
4/5Long-stay quality Above average

Source: CMS Provider Data, processed Sep 1, 2026.

The latest inspection, in plain English

Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Mar 27, 2026, when they cited 8 problems. The most common area was resident assessment and care planning (3 citations). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code F, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 8 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Mar 27, 2026) it had 9 citations, compared with an average of 12.7 for Warrensburg-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.

Staffing and turnover

Nursing staff spend 3.58 hours per resident per day here, 5% more than the Missouri average (3.43) and 7% less than the U.S. average (3.86). Registered nurses account for 0.38 of those hours, versus 0.46 in Missouri and 0.68 nationally. Nursing staff turnover was 37% over the past year, 19 points lower than Missouri (56%) and 9 points lower than the U.S. (46%).

How Riverbend Heights Health & Rehabilitation compares

This home's latest CMS figures next to the averages for Warrensburg-area homes (14), Missouri (487) and the U.S. (14,680).

This homeWarrensburg areaMissouriU.S.
Total nurse hours per resident per day3.583.183.433.86
Registered nurse hours per resident per day0.380.280.460.68
Weekend nurse hours per resident per day3.102.843.013.42
Nursing staff turnover (past year)37%58%56%46%
Registered nurse turnover (past year)44%58%48%43%
Citations at the most recent standard inspection912.711.49.2

Inspection history

Citations by inspection date in the current CMS data. Red bars include a citation rated actual harm or worse.

Mar 27, 20268standard
Jan 12, 20261complaint
Jun 14, 20249standard
Jan 23, 20241complaint
Nov 2, 20233complaint · 1 harm-level citation
Sep 11, 20232complaint
Sep 23, 202214standard

Medicare does not publish past star ratings in its current data, so we show inspection history instead.

Most recent 38 of 38 health citations, in CMS wording. Severity codes run from A (least serious) to L (most serious).

Show all citations
DateDeficiencySeverityStatus
Mar 27, 2026Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection control
FDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Mar 27, 2026Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Resident assessment and care planning
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Mar 27, 2026Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident assessment and care planning
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Mar 27, 2026Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident assessment and care planning
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Mar 27, 2026Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Infection control
FDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Mar 27, 2026Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and dietary
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Mar 27, 2026Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of life and care
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Mar 27, 2026Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Jan 12, 2026Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of life and care · complaint
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Jun 14, 2024Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and dietary
FDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Jun 14, 2024Honor 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.
Resident rights
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Jun 14, 2024Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of life and care
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Jun 14, 2024Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Environmental
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Jun 14, 2024Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Environmental
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Jun 14, 2024Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of life and care
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Jun 14, 2024Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Quality of life and care
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Jun 14, 2024Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and dietary
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Jun 14, 2024Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Environmental
FDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Jan 23, 2024Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of life and care · complaint
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Nov 2, 2023Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident rights · complaint
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Nov 2, 2023Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint
G actual harmDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Nov 2, 2023Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Quality of life and care · complaint
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Sep 11, 2023Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Quality of life and care · complaint
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Sep 11, 2023Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Sep 23, 2022Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Sep 23, 2022Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection control
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Sep 23, 2022Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of life and care
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Sep 23, 2022Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Quality of life and care
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Sep 23, 2022Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of life and care
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Sep 23, 2022PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident assessment and care planning
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Sep 23, 2022Ensure 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
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Sep 23, 2022Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection control
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Sep 23, 2022Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Pharmacy service
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Sep 23, 2022Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Pharmacy service
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Sep 23, 2022Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Quality of life and care
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Sep 23, 2022Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Nutrition and dietary
FDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Sep 23, 2022Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and dietary
FDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Sep 23, 2022Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Infection control
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction

Fines and penalties

No federal fines or payment denials reported by CMS in the past three years.

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Questions about Riverbend Heights Health & Rehabilitation

Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.

What is Riverbend Heights Health & Rehabilitation's Medicare rating?

Medicare rates Riverbend Heights Health & Rehabilitation 2 out of 5 stars overall (below average). The average for Warrensburg-area nursing homes is 1.9, for Missouri 2.51 and for the U.S. 2.99.

How did Riverbend Heights Health & Rehabilitation do on its last inspection?

Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Mar 27, 2026, when they cited 8 problems. The most common area was resident assessment and care planning (3 citations). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code F, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 8 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Mar 27, 2026) it had 9 citations, compared with an average of 12.7 for Warrensburg-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.

Has Riverbend Heights Health & Rehabilitation been fined?

CMS reports no federal fines for this facility in the past three years.

Does Riverbend Heights Health & Rehabilitation accept Medicaid?

Riverbend Heights Health & Rehabilitation is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Call (660) 259-4695 to ask whether a Medicaid bed is open.

Source: CMS Provider Data, processed 2026-09-01. Inspection findings reflect conditions on the survey date and may since have been corrected. Verify on Medicare Care Compare.