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Riverside Health Care Center
5100 West St Nw, Covington, GA 30014 · CMS Certification Number (CCN) 115375
At a glance
- CMS overall rating
- ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5
- Health inspection citations
- 30 in the last 3 inspection cycles (0 immediate jeopardy, 2 actual harm, 8 from complaints)
- Fire safety citations
- 5
- Fines (last 3 years)
- 0 fines, total $0
- Payment denials
- 0
- Most recent standard inspection
- May 14, 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 | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 | 2.9 | 3.6 |
| Long-stay quality | ★★★☆☆ 3 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) | May 14, 2026 | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Cycle 2 | April 3, 2025 | 6 | 5 | 6 |
CMS weighted health inspection score: 57 (lower is better; it counts citation severity, complaints and repeat revisits). Citations from infection control inspections: 1. How to read these citations
30 health citations across 5 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.
May 14, 2026: 5 citations (Standard)
| 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 06/22/2026 |
| D | F-0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/22/2026 |
| 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 06/22/2026 |
| 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 | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/22/2026 |
| D | F-0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/22/2026 |
October 28, 2025: 2 citations (Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| G | 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 | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/19/2025 |
| G | 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 | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 11/19/2025 |
April 3, 2025: 5 citations (Standard + Complaint)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | 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 + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/01/2025 |
| 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 05/12/2025 |
| 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 05/12/2025 |
| 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 05/12/2025 |
| D | F-0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard + Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/12/2025 |
January 24, 2024: 1 citation (Complaint + Infection control)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C | F-0606 | Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Complaint + Infection control | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction Corrected 03/06/2024 |
January 19, 2023: 17 citations (Standard)
| Severity | Tag | What was cited | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| F | F-0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Environmental Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/22/2023 |
| D | F-0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Environmental Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/22/2023 |
| D | F-0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/22/2023 |
| F | F-0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/22/2023 |
| D | F-0790 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/22/2023 |
| 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 03/22/2023 |
| D | F-0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/22/2023 |
| D | F-0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/22/2023 |
| D | F-0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/22/2023 |
| F | F-0727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/22/2023 |
| D | F-0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/22/2023 |
| D | F-0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/22/2023 |
| D | F-0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/22/2023 |
| 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 03/22/2023 |
| 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 03/22/2023 |
| E | F-0584 | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/22/2023 |
| D | F-0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/22/2023 |
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Fire safety inspections
5 fire safety citations across 3 inspection dates
| Date | Severity | Tag | What was cited | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 05/14/2026 | D | K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/22/2026 |
| 05/14/2026 | D | K-0331 | Construct fire resistant interior walls. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 06/22/2026 |
| 05/14/2026 | 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 06/22/2026 |
| 04/03/2025 | D | K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 05/13/2025 |
| 01/19/2023 | F | K-0791 | Ensure that any exit in an area undergoing construction, repair, or improvements shall be inspected daily to ensure its ability to be used instantly in case of emergency. Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Deficient, Provider has date of correction Corrected 03/16/2023 |
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
No fines or payment denials published for this facility in the CMS Penalties file (last 3 years).
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 | 3.49 | 3.56 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.25 | 0.5 | 0.69 |
| LPN/LVN hours per resident per day | 0.69 | Not published | Not published |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.55 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.19 | Not published | Not published |
| RN hours per resident per day, weekends | 0.15 | Not published | Not published |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 46.4 | 46 | 45.8 |
| Registered nurse turnover (%) | 50 | 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
- Riverside Healthcare LP
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Wellington Health Care Services (14 facilities)
- Ownership changed in last 12 months
- No
- Certified beds
- 159
- Average residents per day
- 152.8
- 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
- June 1, 1989
- County/parish
- Newton
Source: CMS Provider Information: data.cms.gov · data as of September 1, 2026 · last checked October 26, 2026
Owners and managers reported to CMS
10 ownership and management records
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WELLINGTON HEALTHCARE SERVICES LP | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | undefined undefined, NaN |
| ANDWELL INVESTMENTS, LLC | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | undefined undefined, NaN |
| SENIOR CARE HOLDINGS INC | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | undefined undefined, NaN |
| ANDREWS, JAMES | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | undefined undefined, NaN |
| BAILEY, TERESA | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| ANDREWS, JAMES | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| ANDREWS, JAMES | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| KELMAN, MOSHE | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| ANDREWS, JAMES | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | undefined undefined, NaN |
| ELKINS ROAD ASSOCIATES LLC | GENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 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: Riverside Health Care Center. 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.