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HomeGeorgiaRiverside Health Care Center

Riverside Health Care Center

5100 West St Nw, Covington, GA 300147707870211WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.1on Google(14 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
159
certified

How Riverside Health Care Center Compares in Georgia

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Georgia. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
1/5
GA average
2.7/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
GA average
2.9/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
2/5
GA average
2.3/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.49 hrs/day
GA average
3.57 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.25 hrs/day
GA average
0.50 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
46.4%
GA average
46.0%
Close to state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the Georgia average of 2.7/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Georgia average of 2.9/5.
Reported RN time is 0.25 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.50.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
18
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 19, 2023
Most recent cycle
7
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 3, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 11 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$7,604/mo
Georgia median
Private Room
$8,669/mo
Georgia median
Newton County 65+
14,952
13.2% of county
County Population
113,298
Newton County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Riverside Health Care Center is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Covington, Georgia with 159 certified beds. It has been operating since 1989. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
159
Avg Residents/Day
152.8
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jun 1, 1989
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Newton
Last Inspection
Apr 3, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7
Weighted Score
108.0
Infection Citations
1

Deficiency Citations (30)

F0656Actual Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Oct 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Oct 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Apr 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0554Potential for Harm

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey: Apr 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Apr 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Apr 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Apr 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0727Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0925Potential for Harm

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Survey: Jan 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Jan 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0602Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Survey: Jan 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Jan 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Jan 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0692Potential for Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Jan 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Jan 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Jan 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0758Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Jan 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0790Potential for Harm

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

Survey: Jan 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0881Potential for Harm

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey: Jan 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0919Potential for Harm

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Survey: Jan 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0606Minimal Harm

Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.

Survey: Jan 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Feb 13, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Feb 13, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Feb 13, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0688Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Survey: Feb 13, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Feb 13, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.55 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.69 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.25 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.49 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.19 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.14 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
46.4%
RN Turnover
50.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (10)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
WELLINGTON HEALTHCARE SERVICES LP5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jul 31, 2007
ANDWELL INVESTMENTS, LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 10, 2012
SENIOR CARE HOLDINGS INC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2015
ANDREWS, JAMES5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJan 10, 2012
BAILEY, TERESAW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJul 1, 2023
ANDREWS, JAMESCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 31, 2007
ANDREWS, JAMESCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 31, 2007
KELMAN, MOSHECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 1, 2023
ANDREWS, JAMESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 31, 2007
ELKINS ROAD ASSOCIATES LLCGENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJul 31, 2007

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Riverside Health Care Center and nearby alternatives.

All Georgia facilities
Riverside Health Care Center
Covington, GACurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Pruitthealth - Covington
Covington, GA4,224 ft
CMS
3/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: None
Westbury Center of Conyers for Nursing and Healing
Conyers, GA9.1 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $10,527
Social Circle Nsg & Rehab Ctr
Social Circle, GA9.7 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Rockdale Healthcare Center
Conyers, GA10.5 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
PruittHealth - Lithonia, LLC
Lithonia, GA15.8 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Park Place Nursing Facility
Monroe, GA16.2 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Riverside Health Care Center
Covington, GA · Current facility
—1/51/52/5None recorded
Pruitthealth - Covington
Covington, GA
4,224 ft3/54/51/5None recorded
Westbury Center of Conyers for Nursing and Healing
Conyers, GA
9.1 mi3/54/51/5$10,527
Social Circle Nsg & Rehab Ctr
Social Circle, GA
9.7 mi2/53/52/5None recorded
Rockdale Healthcare Center
Conyers, GA
10.5 mi2/53/52/5None recorded
PruittHealth - Lithonia, LLC
Lithonia, GA
15.8 mi3/53/52/5None recorded
Park Place Nursing Facility
Monroe, GA
16.2 mi4/54/52/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Riverside Health Care Center?▾
Riverside Health Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Riverside Health Care Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Georgia is $7,604/month for a semi-private room and $8,669/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Riverside Health Care Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Riverside Health Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Riverside Health Care Center had 7 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 3, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility. It also has 1 infection control citation(s).
What are the staffing levels at Riverside Health Care Center?▾
Riverside Health Care Center provides 3.49 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.25 RN hours, 0.69 LPN hours, and 2.55 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 46.4%.
How many beds does Riverside Health Care Center have?▾
Riverside Health Care Center has 159 certified beds with an average of 152.8 residents per day, resulting in approximately 96% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Wellington Health Care Services chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Riverside Health Care Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Georgia, including 1 in Covington. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Riverside Health Care Center?▾
On Google Maps, Riverside Health Care Center has a rating of 3.1 out of 5 based on 14 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

Part of Wellington Health Care Services

This chain operates 14 facilities. View all →