Riverview Healthcare Community has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 37/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Rhode Island. Families considering this Coventry facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.
Staffing at Riverview Healthcare Community is near the national average, with 3.52 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).
Recent CMS inspections identified 46 deficiencies at Riverview Healthcare Community, including 3 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift..
Score Breakdown
🏥 Staffing Details
| Staff Type | Hours/Resident/Day | National Avg | Comparison |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Nursing | 3.52 | 3.8 | Average |
| Registered Nurses (RN) | 0.53 | 0.7 | Below Average |
| Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) | 0.74 | 0.7 | Average |
| Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) | 2.25 | 2.4 | Average |
| Weekend Total Nursing | 3.14 | 3.8 | Below Average |
| Weekend RN Hours | 0.30 | 0.7 | Below Average |
🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
- Tag 0725 Severity DProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Dec 4, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
- Tag 0628 Severity JProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Nov 27, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
- Tag 0726 Severity JEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Nov 27, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
- Tag 0656 Severity EDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Nov 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
- Tag 0580 Severity DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Nov 27, 2025 · Resident Rights 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 | 3.5% | 4.5% | Better |
| Falls with major injury | 2.9% | 3.0% | Average |
| On antipsychotic medication | 20.7% | 14.5% | Worse |
| Urinary tract infections | 3.5% | 2.5% | Worse |
| ADL decline (daily activities) | 14.5% | 14.0% | Average |
| Excessive weight loss | 5.2% | 7.5% | Better |
| New/worsened incontinence | 28.3% | 45.0% | Better |
⚠️ Penalties & Fines
1 penalty recorded by CMS
Total fines: $48,617
How This Grade Was Calculated
This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 37 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:
- Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
- Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
- Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
- Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
- Penalty deductions: -5 pts
- Fine deductions: -4 pts
Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40
Facility Details
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