River Ridge Living Center
Amsterdam, New York
100 Sandy Drive, Amsterdam, NY, 12010
River Ridge Living Center Quality & Safety Report
Below Average
CMS Official Overall: 1★ / 5
CMS data as of January 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
- Total federal penalties $3,387
CMS data as of January 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.51 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 1.01 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.23 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.10 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating stable at 1 stars across 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
- Capacity
- 120 certified beds · ~109 avg residents/day (91% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
River Ridge Living Center is a 120-bed, for-profit skilled nursing facility located in Amsterdam, New York. According to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services data, the center holds a 1-star overall rating, with specific scores of 1 star for health inspections, 2 stars for staffing, and 4 stars for quality measures. The facility operates as a limited liability company providing long-term care and sub-acute services.
Location
100 Sandy Drive, Amsterdam, NY, 12010, Amsterdam, NY
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for River Ridge Living Center?
- River Ridge Living Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
- How did River Ridge Living Center score on health inspections?
- River Ridge Living Center received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for River Ridge Living Center?
- River Ridge Living Center has a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does River Ridge Living Center have?
- River Ridge Living Center has 120 certified beds.
- Does River Ridge Living Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, River Ridge Living Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is River Ridge Living Center located?
- River Ridge Living Center is located at 100 Sandy Drive, Amsterdam, NY, 12010, Amsterdam, New York.
- How can I contact River Ridge Living Center?
- You can reach River Ridge Living Center by phone at +1 518-843-3503.
Nearby facilities
- Wilkinson Residential Health Care Facility 1.7 mi
4988 State Hwy 30, Amsterdam, NY, 12010
- Capstone Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing 5.3 mi
302 Swart Hill Road, Amsterdam, NY, 12010
About this data
How to read this page
Star ratings vs. Care Quality Score: The Google star rating reflects visitor and family opinions collected from public reviews. The Care Quality Score is an independent metric derived entirely from federal inspection data — the two measure different things, and comparing them side-by-side gives a fuller picture.
Where this data comes from
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