River's Bend Health Services
960 S Rapids Rd, Manitowoc, WI 54220
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How River's Bend Health Services Compares
River's Bend Health Services is a 100-bed for-profit nursing facility in Manitowoc, Wisconsin. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Wisconsin average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.6%) is below the Wisconsin average of 3.2%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 100 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 76% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Manitowoc, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.4 stars.
By the numbers vs. Wisconsin average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.5% — better than the Wisconsin average of 15.9%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.6% — better than the Wisconsin average of 3.2% (52% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.5% — better than the Wisconsin average of 5.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 30.4% — worse than the Wisconsin average of 23.3% (31% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Wisconsin averages across 323 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask River's Bend Health Services
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing River's Bend Health Services with other nursing homes in Manitowoc.
How is River's Bend Health Services addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 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 Services keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.6% here versus 3.2% across Wisconsin. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is River's Bend Health Services doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 30.4% here versus 23.3% across Wisconsin. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at River's Bend Health Services?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does River's Bend Health Services lag behind other Manitowoc options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.4 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 Services?
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 Manitowoc
Manitowoc sits in Manitowoc County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.4% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Wisconsin as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 16,092 (20.4%)
- Median age
- 44.9 years
- Median household income
- $58,464
- Median home value
- $133,200
Demographics for Manitowoc County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Manitowoc.
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