Robert Czechanski
Jul 2026
Jon is a magnificent nurse!!! He bends over backwards for anything I need. Im very happy to have the service him, Chad & their team provide.
1 / 6Quick Facts
- Total units
- 100
- Medicare rating
- 3 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Corporation
- Certified beds
- 100
- Inspections
- View history (43 citations)
- Medical staffing
- Physician, NP, or PA on-site 5+ days weekly
- Support line
- 24-hour, 365-day helpline for residents and families
- Therapy services
- On-site occupational, physical, and speech therapy
- Insurance coordination
- Contracts with most major insurance companies
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
River's Bend Health Services is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, with a low overall Google rating (2.8 from 22 reviews) but no detailed reviews available to explain specific experiences. The facility describes a focus on trust-based caregiving and rehabilitation support, though families comparing options should note the absence of published reviews or pricing.
The Good
- On-site physician, NP, or PA 5+ days a week
- Physical, occupational, and speech therapy on-site
- 24-hour, 365-day helpline for concerns or feedback
- Meals prepared on-site
- Social activities like bingo offered
The Bad
- Google rating of only 2.8 from 22 reviews
- No detailed reviews available to verify care quality
- No published pricing information
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
River'S Bend Health Services is a senior living community in Manitowoc, Wisconsin offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 2.8 out of 5 across 22 reviews.
About River'S Bend Health Services
River's Bend Health Services is a skilled nursing facility located in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, near the Manitowoc River. The facility has operated since 1997 with a people-first culture focused on developing trusting relationships between residents and caregivers to help patients reach their highest level of independence.
The facility maintains at least one physician, nurse practitioner, or physician assistant on-site five or more days per week and contracts with most major insurance companies and medical providers. Clinical services include occupational, physical, and speech therapy, with residents receiving rehabilitation care during their stay at the facility.
River's Bend emphasizes recreational and social engagement for residents, offering activities such as bingo and other programs. The facility maintains clean, well-kept grounds and provides meals prepared on-site. The staff operates under core values of trust, engagement, competence, respect, and passion in delivering care to residents and their families.
The facility operates a 24-hour, 365-day helpline for residents, families, and staff to share concerns or provide feedback about their experiences at the center.
Types of Care at River'S Bend Health Services
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Emergency Call System
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
Activities
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of River'S Bend Health Services
2.8overall · 22 ratings combined
2.8★ on Google (22)
Heather
Apr 2025
If I could give this place -5 stars I would. Constantly not enough staff (I believe they have been cited by state for not adequately staffing) and they low census even when they really shouldn’t. I’ve worked in nursing homes long enough to know what the staffing should look like and it’s not that. Hallways are full of clutter. Oh and if the internet goes down- instead of management being all hands on deck, well they just decide they’re all going to leave instead. No help to the floor staff? Didn’t call pharmacy to get any papers with the residents meds on those so they knew what they should be getting that day. They let residents smoke right outside the door so it stinks all the time! Disgusting. I would never want my worst enemy to go here.
april grunwald
Nov 2024
Not a good place. I was there for 5 hours. Asked help to the bathroom telling the cna i cannot walk that far just had ankel surgery. I was a fall risk. Never put a gate belt on me. Never got me a commode my toilet was broke didnot flash. I got up from useing the bathroom grab my walker lost my blance. Fell hitting the wall ended up putting weight on my ankel hit mu head hurt my leg. I left. Went to er. They never had someone check me out. My dinner was cold. Didnot feel safe there. Donot send your love ones there. Asked for stuff never got.
Matt
Jan 2024
River Bend Skilled Nursing Home is a leader in providing quality elderly care. Their approach to resident wellness, which encompasses physical, emotional, and social health, is exceptional. The variety of activities and programs offered keeps residents engaged and happy. The staff’s professionalism and warmth make it a welcoming place for individuals who need skilled nursing care. It's a great community that respects and uplifts its residents.
Mark
Sep 2023
I stayed there for six months for rehab. the food was not the best but was getting better. The staff was great and friendly and took real good care of me. I have nothing to bad to say about the staff or the facility.
Government Inspection History
8 inspection visits in the last three years, 43 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Jan 28, 2026Health Complaint3 citations
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 20, 2026
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 20, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 20, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard8 citations
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 22, 2025
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 18, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 18, 2026
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 18, 2026
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 18, 2026
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 18, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 18, 2026
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 15, 2026
Nov 24, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 22, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 22, 2025
Jul 1, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 1, 2025
Feb 17, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 17, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 17, 2025
Aug 28, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard17 citations
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 27, 2024
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 27, 2024
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 27, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 27, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 27, 2024
Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 27, 2024
Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 27, 2024
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 27, 2024
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 27, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 27, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 27, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 27, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 27, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 27, 2024
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 27, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 27, 2024
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 27, 2024
Jan 17, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 16, 2024
Jul 26, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard9 citations
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 26, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 26, 2023
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 26, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 26, 2023
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 26, 2023
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 26, 2023
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 26, 2023
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 26, 2023
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 26, 2023
Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does River'S Bend Health Services offer?
River'S Bend Health Services offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is River'S Bend Health Services located?
River'S Bend Health Services is located at 960 S Rapids Rd in Manitowoc, Wisconsin.
What do families say about River'S Bend Health Services?
River's Bend Health Services is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, with a low overall Google rating (2.8 from 22 reviews) but no detailed reviews available to explain specific experiences. The facility describes a focus on trust-based caregiving and rehabilitation support, though families comparing options should note the absence of published reviews or pricing.
How did River'S Bend Health Services do on recent health and safety inspections?
River'S Bend Health Services had 8 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 43 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.
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