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Riverdale Center for Nursing and Healing
315 Upper Riverdale Road, Riverdale, GA 30274 · CMS Certification Number (CCN) 115144
At a glance
- CMS overall rating
- ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5
- Health inspection citations
- 31 in the last 3 inspection cycles (0 immediate jeopardy, 0 actual harm, 16 from complaints)
- Fire safety citations
- 7
- Fines (last 3 years)
- 2 fines, total $10,050
- Payment denials
- 1
- Most recent standard inspection
- March 15, 2026
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare page for this facility
Source: CMS Nursing Home Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
CMS star ratings
CMS rates every Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. Health inspection stars are relative to other homes in the same state: the top 10% get 5 stars and the bottom 20% get 1 star. CMS says to use the ratings together with other information, including a visit. Technical Users’ Guide
| Rating | This facility | Georgia average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 | 2.7 | 3 |
| Health inspections | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 | 2.9 | 2.8 |
| Staffing | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 | 2.3 | 2.9 |
| Quality measures | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 | 2.9 | 3.6 |
| Long-stay quality | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
| Short-stay quality | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 | Not published | Not published |
Averages: CMS State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Health inspections
| Inspection cycle | Standard survey date | Health citations | From standard survey | From complaints |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (most recent) | March 15, 2026 | 7 | 7 | 2 |
| Cycle 2 | March 20, 2025 | 14 | 6 | 14 |
CMS weighted health inspection score: 50 (lower is better; it counts citation severity, complaints and repeat revisits). Citations from infection control inspections: 8. How to read these citations
31 health citations across 4 inspection dates, newest first. The letter is CMS’s scope/severity code: A–C means potential for minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–I actual harm, and J–L immediate jeopardy.
March 15, 2026: 7 citations (Standard + Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/30/2026 |
| D | F-0849 | 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. Administration Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/30/2026 |
| F | F-0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/30/2026 |
| D | F-0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/30/2026 |
| D | F-0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/30/2026 |
| D | F-0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/30/2026 |
| D | F-0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/30/2026 |
March 20, 2025: 6 citations (Standard + Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | F-0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/18/2025 |
| D | F-0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/18/2025 |
| D | F-0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/18/2025 |
| D | F-0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/18/2025 |
| D | F-0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/18/2025 |
| D | F-0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/18/2025 |
February 8, 2024: 8 citations (Complaint + Infection control)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D | F-0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Complaint + Infection control | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/29/2024 |
| D | F-0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Complaint + Infection control | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/29/2024 |
| D | F-0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint + Infection control | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/29/2024 |
| D | F-0660 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Complaint + Infection control | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/29/2024 |
| E | F-0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Complaint + Infection control | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/29/2024 |
| D | F-0585 | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Complaint + Infection control | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/29/2024 |
| E | F-0568 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Complaint + Infection control | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/29/2024 |
| E | F-0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Complaint + Infection control | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/29/2024 |
November 9, 2023: 10 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | F-0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/18/2023 |
| D | F-0761 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/18/2023 |
| D | F-0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/18/2023 |
| D | F-0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/18/2023 |
| D | F-0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/18/2023 |
| D | F-0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/18/2023 |
| D | F-0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/18/2023 |
| D | F-0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/18/2023 |
| D | F-0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/18/2023 |
| F | F-0563 | Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 12/18/2023 |
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Fire safety inspections
7 fire safety citations across 2 inspection dates
| Date | Severity | Tag | What was cited | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03/15/2026 | D | K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 04/27/2026 |
| 11/09/2023 | D | K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/02/2024 |
| 11/09/2023 | F | K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/02/2024 |
| 11/09/2023 | D | K-0379 | Have proper openings in smoke barrier doors. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/02/2024 |
| 11/09/2023 | D | K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/02/2024 |
| 11/09/2023 | D | K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/02/2024 |
| 11/09/2023 | E | K-0311 | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 01/02/2024 |
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas: Yes. CMS does not count fire safety citations in the health inspection star rating.
Source: CMS Fire Safety Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Penalties
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 8, 2024 | Fine | $5,025 | — |
| February 8, 2024 | Fine | $5,025 | — |
| February 8, 2024 | Payment Denial | — | Starting May 8, 2024, 52 days |
Source: CMS Penalties: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Georgia average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.48 | 3.56 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.44 | 0.5 | 0.69 |
| LPN/LVN hours per resident per day | 1.06 | Not published | Not published |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 1.98 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.05 | Not published | Not published |
| RN hours per resident per day, weekends | 0.39 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 54 | 46 | 45.8 |
| Registered nurse turnover (%) | 43.8 | Not published | Not published |
| Administrators who have left | 0 | Not published | Not published |
Reported hours come from the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) staffing data that facilities submit to CMS each quarter.
Source: CMS Provider Information; State and US Averages: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Facility details
- Legal business name
- Riverdale Healthcare LLC
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Empire Care Centers (21 facilities)
- Ownership changed in last 12 months
- No
- Certified beds
- 152
- Average residents per day
- 137.4
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Located inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident and family council
- Resident
- First approved for Medicare/Medicaid
- October 1, 1980
- County/parish
- Clayton
Source: CMS Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Owners and managers reported to CMS
9 ownership and management records
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| YYES OP LLC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | undefined undefined, NaN |
| STARLIGHT HEALTHCARE LLC | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 17% | undefined undefined, NaN |
| YW GEORGIA 4 LLC | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 18% | undefined undefined, NaN |
| WOLMARK, YEHUDA | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 18% | undefined undefined, NaN |
| HELLER, SHLOMO | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| HELLER, SHLOMO | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| EMPIRE CARE CENTERS LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| YYES OP LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| HELLER, SHLOMO | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
Source: CMS Ownership: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Check it yourself
- Medicare Care Compare: Riverdale Center for Nursing and Healing. Full inspection reports, quality measures and staffing.
- HFR online complaint form. The state agency also takes nursing home complaints.
- Ask the facility to show you its most recent inspection report and plan of correction.
Page built from CMS data files processed September 1, 2026 (CMS refreshes monthly). Last checked October 26, 2026. Not a ranking or endorsement.