River Valley Nursing Home, located in Butler, Kentucky, is a small facility with 60 beds and for-profit, individual ownership. It is not a part of a continuing care retirement community but participates in Medicare and Medicaid. The nursing home has an overall rating of 3 out of 5, with an average short-term rehabilitation rating and long-term care rating. Original Medicare typically covers short-term rehabilitation for up to 100 days following a hospital stay, while long-term care may be paid for by Medicaid after other options have been exhausted.
When it comes to care quality, River Valley Nursing Home shows a mixed performance. The facility has an average rating for post-acute care, with 43.3% of residents able to return home after being discharged. However, there were concerns such as 2.4% of residents experiencing falls with major injuries, 10.1% facing infections requiring hospitalization, and 30.4% being rehospitalized during their stay.
In terms of daily assistance with medical and non-medical needs, the nursing home received an average rating. It reported 2.7 hospitalizations and 1.4 emergency room visits per 1000 patient days, and 89.8% of residents maintained the ability to care for themselves independently. Additionally, 95.1% of residents received the annual influenza vaccination, and a registered nurse was on site for at least 8 hours on 87.5% of days.
During its latest inspection cycle in October 2019, River Valley Nursing Home met National Fire Protection Association standards. The facility also paid fines totaling $11,408 in the past three years. While the nursing home provides necessary care and services to its residents, there are areas where improvements could be made to enhance the overall quality of care provided.