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Riverside Health And Rehabilitation Center Llc

Trenton, NJ · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 315235) · 141 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 2★ (state average 3.31★ — below state average)
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (609) 394-3400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Riverside Health And Rehabilitation Center in Trenton, NJ has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.

Riverside Health And Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.24 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.29 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.7%.

Riverside Health And Rehabilitation Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the data provided.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Riverside Health And … Riverside Health And …: 2★ 2★ NJ average NJ average: 3.31★ 3.31★ Champion Care chain avg Champion Care chain avg: 2.2★ 2.2★

About this facility

Riverside Health And Rehabilitation Center LLC is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Trenton, Mercer County, New Jersey. The facility has 141 certified beds and an average daily census of 122.3 residents. It is operated as a for-profit limited liability company and has been certified since September 26, 1986. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.

According to CMS Care Compare, Riverside holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 out of 5, quality measure (QM) rating of 3 out of 5, and staffing rating of 4 out of 5.

Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of approximately 3.24 hours per resident per day, including about 0.29 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.7%.

On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.

Riverside is part of the Champion Care chain, which operates 22 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.2 out of 5 across the chain.

This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare and reflects the most recent published data vintage. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record directly on Care Compare for further detail.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

Riverside Health And Rehabilitation Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the New Jersey state average of 3.31.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

Yes, 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 about 3.24 hours per resident per day, including 0.29 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5; nursing turnover is 34.7%.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

Riverside has 141 certified beds and an average daily census of 122.3 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Champion Care chain, which operates 22 facilities with an average rating of 2.2 out of 5.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

The facility has been certified since September 26, 1986.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Riverside scores 2, 2, 4, and 3 out of 5 respectively.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at (609) 394-3400 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at (609) 394-3400 to arrange a visit.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can view the most current information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/315235?state=NJ.

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.