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Riverwood Center

2802 Parental Home Road, Jacksonville, FL 322169047210088WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.1on Google(238 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
240
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $34,778

How Riverwood Center Compares in Florida

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

CMS overall rating
2/5
FL average
3.3/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
FL average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
3/5
FL average
3.3/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.36 hrs/day
FL average
3.82 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.38 hrs/day
FL average
0.73 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
47.1%
FL average
41.4%
Higher than state average

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

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the Florida average of 3.3/5.
Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the Florida average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.36 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.82.
Reported RN time is 0.38 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.73.

Health Inspection Trend

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

Previous cycle
11
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 2, 2023
Most recent cycle
8
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 9, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 3 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
$9,658/mo
Florida median
Private Room
$10,646/mo
Florida median
Duval County 65+
146,674
14.7% of county
County Population
995,708
Duval County

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

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Riverwood Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Jacksonville, Florida with 240 certified beds. It has been operating since 1967. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
240
Avg Residents/Day
218
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Mar 20, 1967
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Duval
Last Inspection
Jan 9, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8
Weighted Score
50.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (27)

F0676Actual Harm

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Survey: Jan 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Jan 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Jan 9, 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: Jan 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Jan 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Jan 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0791Potential for Harm

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Survey: Jan 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Feb 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Feb 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Feb 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0687Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate foot care.

Survey: Feb 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 2, 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: Feb 2, 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: Feb 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Feb 13, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Feb 13, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 13, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Aug 7, 2023Corrected: 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: Jun 17, 2021Corrected: 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: Jun 17, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: Jun 17, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jun 17, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 17, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: Jun 17, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 17, 2021Corrected: 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: Jun 17, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$34,778
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineJan 9, 2025
$34,778

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

Nurse Aide2.07 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.90 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.38 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.36 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.10 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.07 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
47.1%
RN Turnover
20.0%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (2)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
KLEIN, SAMUEL5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual75%Jan 1, 2021
KALMUS, GREGORYW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJul 21, 2020

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Riverwood Center and nearby alternatives.

All Florida facilities
Riverwood Center
Jacksonville, FLCurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $34,778
Palm Garden of Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL1.1 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Aviata at Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL1.2 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $4,778
Vivo Healthcare University
Jacksonville, FL1.2 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
University Crossing
Jacksonville, FL1.3 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Woodland Grove Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
Jacksonville, FL1.4 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Life Care Center of Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL1.8 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Riverwood Center
Jacksonville, FL · Current facility
—2/52/53/5$34,778
Palm Garden of Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
1.1 mi3/53/53/5None recorded
Aviata at Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
1.2 mi3/53/53/5$4,778
Vivo Healthcare University
Jacksonville, FL
1.2 mi4/53/53/5None recorded
University Crossing
Jacksonville, FL
1.3 mi4/54/54/5None recorded
Woodland Grove Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
Jacksonville, FL
1.4 mi5/55/53/5None recorded
Life Care Center of Jacksonville
Jacksonville, FL
1.8 mi5/55/54/5None 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 Riverwood Center?▾
Riverwood Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Riverwood Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Florida is $9,658/month for a semi-private room and $10,646/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Riverwood Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Riverwood Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Riverwood Center had 8 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 9, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $34,778.
What are the staffing levels at Riverwood Center?▾
Riverwood Center provides 3.36 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.38 RN hours, 0.90 LPN hours, and 2.07 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 47.1%.
How many beds does Riverwood Center have?▾
Riverwood Center has 240 certified beds with an average of 218 residents per day, resulting in approximately 91% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Aston Health chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Riverwood Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Florida, including 6 in Jacksonville. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Riverwood Center?▾
On Google Maps, Riverwood Center has a rating of 4.1 out of 5 based on 238 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.

Part of Aston Health

This chain operates 38 facilities. View all →