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Riverside Health Care Center

Poor1-Star CMS Rating

5100 WEST ST NW, Covington, GA 30014

159 Beds
Medicare Since 1989

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5100 WEST ST NW
Covington, GA 30014

About Riverside Health Care Center

Nursing home overview and details

Riverside Health Care Center is a for-profit nursing home in Covington, GA, serving Newton County and the surrounding community. The facility has 159 certified beds with an average daily census of 155.3 residents.

Riverside Health Care Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1989, bringing 37 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with WELLINGTON HEALTH CARE SERVICES, which provides administrative support and oversight.

CMS has assigned this facility a 1-star quality rating. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality and safety measures below. When choosing a nursing home in Covington, GA, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.

At a Glance

Overall Rating1/5 Stars
Certified Beds159
Avg. Residents/Day155.3
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilResident
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountyNewton
Affiliated Doctors2

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

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Poor

CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating

Riverside Health Care Center has received a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS. Families considering this facility may want to discuss quality improvement efforts with the administration and review the detailed inspection and staffing data below.

Health Inspection

Poor

Quality Measures

Average

Staffing

Poor

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data

Staffing

Nurse staffing hours and turnover

Riverside Health Care Center provides 3.46 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.24 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 45.3%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. RN-specific turnover is 53.8%. Weekend staffing averages 3.07 hours per resident per day.

RN Hours per Resident per Day0.24
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.46
Total Nurse Turnover Rate45.3%
RN Turnover Rate53.8%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)3.07

Safety & Compliance

Regulatory record and safety data

Riverside Health Care Center has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This is an important consideration for families evaluating nursing home safety, as it indicates the facility has maintained compliance with federal quality standards. However, 1 infection control deficiency has been noted during health inspections. Infection control is a critical measure of patient safety, particularly for vulnerable elderly populations.

Infection Control Deficiencies1

Doctors at Riverside Health Care Center

2 affiliated physicians

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Riverside Health Care Center

What is the CMS rating for Riverside Health Care Center?

Riverside Health Care Center has a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.

How many beds does Riverside Health Care Center have?

Riverside Health Care Center has 159 certified beds with an average daily census of 155.3 residents.

What type of facility is Riverside Health Care Center?

Riverside Health Care Center is a for profit - corporation nursing home serving Newton County in Covington, GA.

How many doctors practice at Riverside Health Care Center?

2 physicians are affiliated with Riverside Health Care Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Does Riverside Health Care Center have any safety concerns?

Riverside Health Care Center has a clean regulatory record with no fines, penalties, or abuse flags from CMS.

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·