F

RIVERSIDE HEALTH CARE CENTER

5100 WEST ST NW, COVINGTON, GA 30014
Score: 27 / 100

With a score of 27/100, Riverside Health Care Center ranks in the bottom tier of Georgia nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Staffing at Riverside Health Care Center is near the national average, with 3.64 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 30 deficiencies at Riverside Health Care Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.64 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.24 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.79 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.62 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.25 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.11 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

30
Total Deficiencies
Oct 27, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 29 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0656 Severity G
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Oct 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Oct 27, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity F
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Apr 2, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0554 Severity D
    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
    Apr 2, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Apr 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 5.8% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 2.7% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 18.2% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.7% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 16.6% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 9.0% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 15.2% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 27 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
159
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 2, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7