Riverside Health Care Center
5100 West St NW, Covington, GA 30014 · (770) 787-0211
For profit - Corporation · 159 certified beds
Riverside Health Care Center has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2026, found 5 citations (the Georgia average is 5). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 14, 2026 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.May 14, 2026 · F0644 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.May 14, 2026 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.May 14, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.May 14, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.May 14, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 8 citations.
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.October 28, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.October 28, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.April 3, 2025 · F0554 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.April 3, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.April 3, 2025 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.April 3, 2025 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.April 3, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.January 24, 2024 · F0606 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Georgia average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.49 | 3.56 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.25 | 0.50 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.69 | 0.93 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.55 | 2.14 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 46.4% | 46% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 159 |
| Average residents per day | 152.8 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Pruitthealth - Covington Covington · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Westbury Center of Conyers for Nursing and Healing Conyers · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Rockdale Healthcare Center Conyers · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Cumming Operating Company LLC Cumming · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Chestnut Ridge Nsg & Rehab Ctr Cumming · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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