RIVER'S BEND HEALTH & REHAB CENTER
800 KING RUSS ROAD, Harrisburg, PA 17109
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How RIVER'S BEND HEALTH & REHAB CENTER Compares
RIVER'S BEND HEALTH & REHAB CENTER is a 198-bed for-profit nursing facility in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Pennsylvania average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.6%) is below the Pennsylvania average of 3.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 198 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 76% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Harrisburg, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.4 stars.
By the numbers vs. Pennsylvania average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 13.7% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 17.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.6% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 3.2% (51% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.3% — better than the Pennsylvania average of 5.1%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.5% — worse than the Pennsylvania average of 23.0%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Pennsylvania averages across 657 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask RIVER'S BEND HEALTH & REHAB CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing RIVER'S BEND HEALTH & REHAB CENTER with other nursing homes in Harrisburg.
How is RIVER'S BEND HEALTH & REHAB CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help RIVER'S BEND HEALTH & REHAB CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 13.7% here versus 17.8% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help RIVER'S BEND HEALTH & REHAB CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.6% here versus 3.2% across Pennsylvania. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at RIVER'S BEND HEALTH & REHAB CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does RIVER'S BEND HEALTH & REHAB CENTER lag behind other Harrisburg options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.4 stars across 5 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at RIVER'S BEND HEALTH & REHAB CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Harrisburg
Harrisburg sits in Dauphin County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Pennsylvania as a whole (18.3% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 46,922 (16.9%)
- Median age
- 39.6 years
- Median household income
- $63,123
- Median home value
- $175,700
Demographics for Dauphin County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Harrisburg.
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