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HomeGeorgiaRiverside Health Care Center

Riverside Health Care Center

5100 West St Nw, Covington, GA 300147707870211
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
159
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 1/5 stars (below average)

• Has 159 certified beds with an average of 155.3 residents per day (98% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 7 deficiencies (inspected Apr 3, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 3.64 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 47.8%

• Part of the Wellington Health Care Services chain (14 facilities)

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. The facility scored below average compared to Georgia facilities.

Beds
159
Avg Residents/Day
155.3
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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
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
F0606Minimal Harm

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

Survey: Jan 24, 2024Corrected: 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
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
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 Aide2.62 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.79 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.24 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.64 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.25 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.13 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
47.8%
RN Turnover
41.7%
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
ELKINS ROAD ASSOCIATES LLCGENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJul 31, 2007
ANDREWS, JAMESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 31, 2007
ANDREWS, JAMESCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 31, 2007
ANDREWS, JAMESCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 31, 2007
KELMAN, MOSHECORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 1, 2023
BAILEY, TERESAW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJul 1, 2023

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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.
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 facility has no fines on record. It also has 1 infection control citation(s).
What are the staffing levels at Riverside Health Care Center?▾
Riverside Health Care Center provides 3.64 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.24 RN hours, 0.79 LPN hours, and 2.62 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 47.8%.
How many beds does Riverside Health Care Center have?▾
Riverside Health Care Center has 159 certified beds with an average of 155.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 98% 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, there are 1 other nursing home in Covington, Georgia with an average rating of 3/5. You can compare all facilities on the Covington nursing homes page.

Part of Wellington Health Care Services

This chain operates 14 facilities. View all →