Riverdale Center for Nursing and Healing
315 Upper Riverdale Road, Riverdale, GA 30274 · (770) 991-1050
For profit - Limited Liability company · 152 certified beds
Riverdale Center for Nursing and Healing has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 7 citations (the Georgia average is 5). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $10,050 in all.
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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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 March 15, 2026 found 7 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.March 15, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.March 15, 2026 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.March 15, 2026 · F0636 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.March 15, 2026 · F0641 · 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.March 15, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.March 15, 2026 · F0849 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.March 15, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 16 citations.
- Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.March 15, 2026 · F0636 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.March 15, 2026 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.March 20, 2025 · F0558 · 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.March 20, 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.March 20, 2025 · F0657 · 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.March 20, 2025 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.March 20, 2025 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.March 20, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.February 8, 2024 · F0557 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.February 8, 2024 · F0568 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.February 8, 2024 · F0585 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.February 8, 2024 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.February 8, 2024 · F0660 · 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.February 8, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.February 8, 2024 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.February 8, 2024 · F0800 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $5,025February 8, 2024
- Fine of $5,025February 8, 2024
- Medicare payment denial for 52 daysStarting May 8, 2024
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 | 3.48 | 3.56 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.44 | 0.50 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.06 | 0.93 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 1.98 | 2.14 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 54% | 46% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 152 |
| Average residents per day | 137.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Arrowhead Post Acute LLC Jonesboro · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Jonesboro Center for Nursing and Healing LLC Jonesboro · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Lake City Center for Nursing and Healing LLC Morrow · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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