Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation

Nursing Home · Kansas City, KS

CMS overall rating 3/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number175298

Contact & location

7850 Freeman Avenue
Kansas City, KS 66112
Wyandotte County
Phone
(913) 334-3666
ZIP code
66112 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
131
Residents per day
117.8 (90% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Big Blue Healthcare LLC
Chain
The Ensign Group (342 facilities, avg 3.2★)
Medicare certified since
July 1, 1994
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care
Part of a continuing care retirement community
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.1
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.9
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.5
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.2
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.53 (state 4.07 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.47 (state 0.71 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.95 (state 0.65 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.11 (state 2.70 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.28 (state 3.60 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
35.5 (state 48.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
8.3 (state 42.0 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
May 7, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
12.0 (state 9.5 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
1
Citations on record (3 years)
44 health · 20 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-05-07 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-12
2026-05-07 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-12
2026-05-07 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-12
2026-05-07 Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-12
2026-05-07 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-12
2026-05-07 Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
F0676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-12
2026-05-07 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-12
2026-05-07 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-12
2026-05-07 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-12
2026-05-07 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-12
2026-05-07 Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
F0919 · Environmental Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-12
2026-05-07 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-06-12
2025-11-19 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-19
2025-11-19 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-19
2025-11-19 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-19
2025-11-19 Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-19
2025-11-19 Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-19
2025-11-19 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-19
2025-11-19 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-19
2025-11-19 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-19
2025-11-19 Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
F0699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-19
2025-11-19 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-19
2025-11-19 Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
F0849 · Administration Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-19
2025-05-21 Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
F0628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-23
2025-05-21 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-23
2025-05-21 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-23
2025-05-21 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-23
2025-05-21 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-23
2025-05-21 Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
F0744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-23
2025-05-21 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-23
2025-05-21 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-23
2025-01-23 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-28
2025-01-23 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-28
2025-01-23 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-28
2025-01-23 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-28
2025-01-23 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-28
2025-01-23 Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-28
2025-01-23 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-28
2025-01-23 Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-28
2025-01-23 Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
F0712 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-28
2025-01-23 Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
F0744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-28
2025-01-23 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-28
2024-06-04 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2024-07-01
2024-03-11 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-04-08

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

3 penalties in the last three years, including $84,023 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-05-21Payment Denial12 days payment denial
2025-05-21Fine$19,503
2024-06-04Fine$64,520

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Ensign Services, INC. (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Geha, Christopher (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Little Blue Health Holdings LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Schulte, Cory (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Standard Bearer Healthcare Op, LP (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
The Ensign Group INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Gateway Healthcare LLC (organization)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
The Ensign Group INC (organization)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Port, Barry (individual)Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Geha, Christopher (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Jorgensen, David (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Keetch, Chad (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Schulte, Cory (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Burnam, Soon (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Geha, Christopher (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Pel Vip Medical Staffing (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Schulte, Cory (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation?

Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Kansas.

How many beds does Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation have?

It has 131 certified beds and cares for about 118 residents per day.

Has Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 3 penalties totaling $84,023 in the last three years.

Who owns Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation?

It is part of The Ensign Group and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Riverbend Post Acute Rehabilitation?

(913) 334-3666. The facility is located at 7850 Freeman Avenue, Kansas City, KS 66112.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.