River Edge Rehabilitation And Nursing
Waynesboro, VA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 495147) · 109 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $33,822
Phone: (540) 949-7191 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
River Edge Rehabilitation And Nursing has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Virginia state average of 2.95. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
River Edge Rehabilitation And Nursing reports total nurse staffing of 2.96 hours per resident per day, including 0.54 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 50.0%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 2 out of 5.
CMS records show River Edge Rehabilitation And Nursing has 1 federal fine on record totaling $33,822.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
River Edge Rehabilitation And Nursing is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Waynesboro, Virginia, certified for 109 beds with an average daily census of 102.6 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since August 1984.
According to CMS Care Compare, River Edge holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Virginia state average of 2.95. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 out of 5, quality measure (QM) rating of 2 out of 5, and staffing rating of 2 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 2.96 hours per resident per day, including 0.54 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $33,822.00 assessed against this facility, and 0 payment denials on record.
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare for details. No Special Focus Facility designation is listed in this data.
River Edge is part of the Eastern Healthcare Group chain, which operates 18 facilities with an average chain rating of 1.5 out of 5. There is no indication of an ownership change in the past 12 months for this facility.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
River Edge has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Virginia state average of 2.95.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.96 hours per resident per day, including 0.54 RN hours per resident per day, with a 50.0% nursing turnover rate, earning a staffing rating of 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $33,822.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility; there is no Special Focus Facility designation noted in this data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
River Edge is certified for 109 beds with an average of 102.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Eastern Healthcare Group chain, which has 18 facilities averaging a 1.5 star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since August 1984.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measures, and staffing; River Edge scores 1, 1, 2, and 2 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify services offered; contact the facility at 5409497191 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5409497191 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/495147?state=VA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.