Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
6801 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78741 · (512) 247-9000
For profit - Corporation · 122 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2026, found 2 citations (the Texas average is 9.4). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $10,820 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much 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. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on January 15, 2026 found 2 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.January 15, 2026 · F0558 · 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.January 15, 2026 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 12 citations.
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.April 12, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.March 10, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.May 28, 2025 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.May 28, 2025 · F0755 · 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.March 26, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.January 7, 2025 · F0584 · 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.January 7, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.January 7, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.September 25, 2024 · F0563 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.September 11, 2024 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedSeptember 1, 2024 · F0655 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.April 10, 2024 · F0576 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $10,820March 26, 2025
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 | Texas average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.38 | 3.39 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.42 | 0.43 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.81 | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.14 | 2.01 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 52.5% | 55.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 122 |
| Average residents per day | 112.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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