Riverside Health And Rehabilitation
Thomaston, GA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 115353) · 73 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (706) 647-8161 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Riverside Health And Rehabilitation in Thomaston, GA holds a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Georgia state average of 2.64. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is also 3 stars.
Riverside Health And Rehabilitation reports 3.39 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.24 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.3%.
Riverside Health And Rehabilitation has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Riverside Health And Rehabilitation is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Thomaston, Upson County, Georgia. The facility is certified for 73 beds and reports an average daily census of 70.0 residents. It has been certified since March 1989 and operates under non-profit (other) ownership. Riverside is part of the Ethica Health chain, which includes 50 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.6 stars; ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the same operator throughout the review period.
According to CMS Care Compare, Riverside holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Georgia state average of 2.64. Its component ratings are: health inspection 3 stars, quality measures 4 stars, and staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 3.39 hours per resident per day, with 0.24 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. CMS does not display an abuse icon for Riverside, and the facility is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS considers persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.
This profile is drawn from CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details, as ratings and penalty records are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Riverside holds a 3-star overall CMS rating, which is above the Georgia state average of 2.64.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Riverside is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.39 hours per resident per day, with 0.24 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing turnover is reported at 41.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for Riverside.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Riverside is certified for 73 beds with an average daily census of 70.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Riverside is a non-profit (other) facility that is part of the Ethica Health chain, which includes 50 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Riverside has been certified since March 27, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Riverside scores 3, 3, 3, and 4 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 706-647-8161 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact Riverside at 706-647-8161 to arrange a visit and verify conditions firsthand.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Riverside's up-to-date CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/115353?state=GA.
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.