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RIVERSIDE HEALTH CARE CENTER Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (COVINGTON, Georgia)

5100 WEST ST NW, COVINGTON, Georgia 30014

Phone: 7707870211

CMS Overall:2/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
159
Avg Residents/Day
153.7
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Newton
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall2/5
Health2/5
Staffing2/5
Quality2/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityGeorgia AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.180.50-0.33
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.453.61-0.16
CMS Staffing Rating2/52.3/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover41.4%46.8%-

Health Citation History

30 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-05-14Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-14Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-14Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-14Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-14Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-10-28Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.G – Actual Harm
2025-10-28Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G – Actual Harm
2025-04-03Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-03Resident Rights DeficienciesAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-03Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-03Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-03Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-01-24Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesNot hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2023-01-19Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesHave 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.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-19Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-19Environmental DeficienciesMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-19Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-19Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-19Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-19Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-19Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-19Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-19Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-19Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-19Pharmacy Service DeficienciesImplement 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-19Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-19Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-19Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-19Infection Control DeficienciesImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-19Environmental DeficienciesMake sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

5 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-05-14Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-14Smoke DeficienciesConstruct fire resistant interior walls.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-14Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-04-03Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-01-19Miscellaneous DeficienciesEnsure 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.F – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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