Nursing homeActive
River Run Healthcare Of Portsmouth
1319 Spring Street, Portsmouth, OH 45662740354661925 certified beds · 22 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
5
since 2020
Deficiencies
35
● 1● 32● 2
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-05-11
Complaint
CMS overall
4 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 4/5
Health 3
Staffing 2
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Ohio Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-11 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-02-20 | Standard | 000 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-08-27 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2022-05-16 | Standard | 0110 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2020-02-13 | Standard | 1201 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Ohio Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.Scope/severity JHarm
Dignity & rights
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2026-05-19Record 365867-20260511-F627
F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Scope/severity FStandard
Environment
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-09-13Record 365867-20230827-F921
F637Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-07-05Record 365867-20220516-F637
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-07-05Record 365867-20220516-F641
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-07-05Record 365867-20220516-F684
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-07-05Record 365867-20220516-F686
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-07-05Record 365867-20220516-F690
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-07-05Record 365867-20220516-F692
F727Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-07-05Record 365867-20220516-F727
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-07-05Record 365867-20220516-F756
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-07-05Record 365867-20220516-F758
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-07-05Record 365867-20220516-F759
F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyScope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-07-05Record 365867-20220516-F868
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2020-03-13Record 365867-20200213-F689
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-03-13Record 365867-20200213-F550
F567Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-03-13Record 365867-20200213-F567
F568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-03-13Record 365867-20200213-F568
F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-03-13Record 365867-20200213-F644
F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-03-13Record 365867-20200213-F676
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-03-13Record 365867-20200213-F677
F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-03-13Record 365867-20200213-F679
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-03-13Record 365867-20200213-F684
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-03-13Record 365867-20200213-F692
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-03-13Record 365867-20200213-F695
F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-03-13Record 365867-20200213-F730
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-03-13Record 365867-20200213-F756
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-03-13Record 365867-20200213-F758
F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-03-13Record 365867-20200213-F803
F807Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-03-13Record 365867-20200213-F807
F808Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-03-13Record 365867-20200213-F808
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-03-13Record 365867-20200213-F842
F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-03-13Record 365867-20200213-F849
F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-03-13Record 365867-20200213-F881
F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Scope/severity FStandard
Environment
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-03-13Record 365867-20200213-F921
F625Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Dignity & rights
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2020-03-06Record 365867-20200213-F625
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.63
Facility
Ohio
National
Ohio 0.64 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.63
Facility
Ohio
National
Ohio 3.69 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.24
Facility
Ohio
National
Ohio 3.28 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover18%
Facility
Ohio
National
Ohio 49% · National 46%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Ohio | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 1.9% | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 5.7% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 6.1% | 8.8% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.0% | 0.4% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 2.8% | 5.3% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 9.6% | 6.2% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 61.8% | 25.5% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheaton, Anthony Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bergsten, Paul Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bergsten, Paul Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Berryman, Whitney Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dapore, Matthew Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dapore, Matthew Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Hillstone Healthcare — 9 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Ohio.
No county cost figures on file for Scioto.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridgeport Health Care Center Portsmouth | 0.7 mi | 2026-06-26 | 0152 |
| Hill View Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Cente Portsmouth | 1.2 mi | 2025-12-10 | 031 |
| South Shore Nursing and Rehabilitation South Shore | 1.6 mi | 2025-07-31 | 020 |
| Portsmouth Health And Rehab Portsmouth | 1.5 mi | 2026-06-10 | 090 |
| Ayden Healthcare Of Rosemount Pavilion Portsmouth | 4.3 mi | 2026-05-05 | 0160 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |