Rivergate Health Care Center
Riverview, MI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 235297) · 223 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,408
Phone: (734) 284-7200 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Rivergate Health Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, above the Michigan state average of 3.12 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Rivergate Health Care Center reports 3.37 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.50 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.0%.
Rivergate Health Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,408.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Rivergate Health Care Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Riverview, Michigan (Wayne County), operating since May 1976. The facility is certified for 223 beds and reports an average daily census of 191.2 residents. It is organized as a for-profit partnership and is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which includes 194 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.4 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Rivergate holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Michigan state average of 3.12 stars. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 4 stars, Quality Measures 4 stars, and Staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.37 per resident per day, including 0.50 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 35.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,408.00, and no payment denials on record. There is no indication in the data of a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this location. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on data published by CMS Care Compare; families are encouraged to review the current listing directly for the most up-to-date inspection and staffing details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Rivergate Health Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, which is above the Michigan state average of 3.12 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.37 hours per resident per day, including 0.50 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 and a nursing turnover rate of 35.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,408.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this location.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 223 beds and has an average daily census of 191.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Rivergate is owned as a for-profit partnership and is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which includes 194 facilities averaging 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 28, 1976.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures; Rivergate scores 4, 4, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 7342847200 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data available does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7342847200 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/235297?state=MI.
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.