River Haven Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
867 McGuire Avenue, Paducah, KY 42001 · Mc Cracken County · 103 certified beds · avg 78 residents/day · certified since Jun 11, 1991
Part of chain: BENJAMIN LANDA (48 facilities, chain avg rating 3.4★)
What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
Health inspection rating: ★★☆☆☆2/5 · CMS overall rating: 1/5
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.
Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)
▲ Immediate jeopardy, one-off · Sep 15, 2020 · F-0656
The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Why it matters: Without a complete, working care plan, important needs can slip through the cracks and no one is accountable for results.
Severity (J): Inspectors found a situation that put a resident's life or safety in immediate danger, affecting one or a few residents. The facility must fix it immediately — these citations often come with large fines.
Corrected: Oct 21, 2020 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
▲ Immediate jeopardy, one-off · Sep 15, 2020 · F-0689
The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Why it matters: This is one of the most common citations and directly relates to falls and injuries, which can be devastating for older adults.
Severity (J): Inspectors found a situation that put a resident's life or safety in immediate danger, affecting one or a few residents. The facility must fix it immediately — these citations often come with large fines.
Corrected: Oct 21, 2020 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
▲ Immediate jeopardy, one-off · Sep 15, 2020 · F-0725
The facility did not have enough nursing staff each day to meet every resident's needs, or did not have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Adequate staffing is one of the strongest predictors of good care.
Why it matters: Understaffing means longer waits for help, missed care, and higher risk of falls and other harm.
Severity (J): Inspectors found a situation that put a resident's life or safety in immediate danger, affecting one or a few residents. The facility must fix it immediately — these citations often come with large fines.
Corrected: Oct 21, 2020 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
All citations in the current public record (28)
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| May 12, 2026 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · from a complaint |
| May 12, 2026 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide proper foot care for residents. Foot care includes routine care like nail trimming and attention to foot problems, which matter greatly for older adults. · from a complaint |
| Jan 22, 2026 | B · Minimal risk, repeated | The facility did not keep all essential equipment working safely — things like heating and cooling systems, kitchen equipment, and medical devices. |
| Aug 26, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. · from a complaint |
| Aug 26, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · from a complaint |
| Aug 26, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do. · from a complaint |
| Oct 25, 2024 | F · Potential for harm, facility-wide | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. |
| Oct 25, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. |
| Oct 25, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. |
| Oct 25, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving. |
| Oct 25, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility used feeding tubes without a valid medical reason or the resident's agreement, or did not provide proper care to residents who have feeding tubes. |
| Oct 25, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide safe and appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it. |
| Oct 25, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. |
| Oct 25, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. |
| Sep 15, 2020 | ▲ J · Immediate jeopardy, one-off | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. |
| Sep 15, 2020 | ▲ J · Immediate jeopardy, one-off | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. |
| Sep 15, 2020 | ▲ J · Immediate jeopardy, one-off | The facility did not have enough nursing staff each day to meet every resident's needs, or did not have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Adequate staffing is one of the strongest predictors of good care. |
| Sep 15, 2020 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility's menus did not meet residents' nutritional needs, or were not prepared in advance, followed as written, kept up to date, or reviewed by a dietician. |
| Sep 15, 2020 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. |
| Sep 15, 2020 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. |
| Sep 15, 2020 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. |
| Sep 15, 2020 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not make reasonable adjustments to fit each resident's individual needs and preferences — things like call buttons within reach, preferred wake-up times, or accessible room setups. |
| Sep 15, 2020 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. |
| Sep 15, 2020 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do. |
| Sep 15, 2020 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives. |
| Sep 15, 2020 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. |
| Sep 15, 2020 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide food that accounts for each resident's allergies, intolerances, and personal preferences, or did not offer appealing alternatives. |
| Sep 15, 2020 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide special eating equipment and utensils — like adaptive cups or easy-grip silverware — for residents who need them, along with appropriate help at meals. |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (8 → 1).
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 14 | 3 | J ▲ |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 | F |
| 2025 | 3 | 0 | D |
| 2026 | 3 | 0 | D |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
1 fine totaling $1,398.
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 6, 2023 | Fine | $1,398 |
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
| Measure | This facility | Kentucky avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 3.11 | 3.71 | 3.95 | bottom 30% in Kentucky; bottom 18% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.74 | 0.74 | 0.69 | top 35% in Kentucky; top 32% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 2.71 | 3.27 | 3.50 | bottom 26% in Kentucky; bottom 17% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.59 | 0.53 | 0.48 | top 28% in Kentucky; top 24% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 58.8 | 46.4 | 45.8 | bottom 14% in Kentucky; bottom 18% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 73.7 | 41.8 | 42.9 | bottom 6% in Kentucky; bottom 9% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.39, RN 0.81, weekend 2.96. Staffing rating: 2/5.
Self-reported quality measures
Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.
Quality measures rating: 1/5 · long-stay residents: 2/5 · short-stay residents: 1/5
Who owns this facility
For profit - Limited Liability company
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Platschek, Alexander | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 15% | 09/01/2018 |
| Platschek, Goldie | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 25% | 09/01/2018 |
| Rubenstein, David | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 7% | 09/01/2018 |
| Blair, Amy | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/30/2024 |
| Blair, Amy | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/30/2024 |
| Cibc Bank USA | Organization | 5% or Greater Security Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2018 |
| Kelman, Moshe | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2018 |
| Link, Sharon | Individual | W-2 Managing Employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/10/2020 |
| Link, Sharon | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/10/2020 |
| Medco Paducah Re, LLC | Organization | 5% or Greater Security Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2018 |
| Metropolitan Commercial Bank | Organization | 5% or Greater Security Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2018 |
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
- "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
- "What is your nurse and aide staffing ratio on each shift, including nights and weekends?"
- "How is routine foot care handled here, and does a podiatrist visit regularly?"
- "How do you inspect and maintain essential equipment, and how quickly are repairs made?"
- "Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
- "When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
- "If someone reports suspected abuse or neglect here, what happens in the first 24 hours?"
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | 1.5 mi | Paducah, KY | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Stonecreek Health and Rehabilitation | 2.0 mi | Paducah, KY | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Providence Pointe Healthcare | 5.5 mi | Paducah, KY | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Southgate Health Care Center | 6.4 mi | Metropolis, IL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Metropolis Rehab & HCC | 7.6 mi | Metropolis, IL | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | abuse |
| Oakview Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | 11.5 mi | Calvert City, KY | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Calvert City Convalescent Center | 17.0 mi | Calvert City, KY | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Life Care Center of la Center | 18.5 mi | La Center, KY | ★★★★★ | 5/5 |
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 185272.