FPoor · score 22/100 · #550 of 593 in New York
River Ridge Living Center
100 Sandy Drive, Amsterdam, NY 12010 · 120 certified beds · For profit - Limited Liability company
Staffing 3.1 nurse hours per resident-daybottom quarter in New York
24 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 168)bottom quarter
$3,387 in fines in 3 years
Why River Ridge Living Center is graded F
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against New York nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 120 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
River Ridge Living Center at a Glance
F
22/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.12 h.
22<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 168.
10<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 3.
30<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $3,387 fines, 0 denials.
32<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
1/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: New York, medium facilities · CMS record 335422 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address100 Sandy Drive, Amsterdam, NY 12010
Phone5188433503
CountyMontgomery
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds120
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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1
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- Staffing 3.8 nurse hours per resident-day — top quarter in New York
- 6 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 44) — below median
2
Capstone Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing - Amsterdam, NY · 120 beds
- Staffing 3.2 nurse hours per resident-day — bottom quarter in New York
- 17 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 112) — bottom quarter
1
Jefferson's Ferry - South Setauket, NY · 60 beds
- Staffing 5.3 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in New York
- No health deficiencies at the last standard survey — top 10%
A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.