Riverside Health Care Center
Covington, GA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 115375) · 159 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (770) 787-0211 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Riverside Health Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Georgia state average of 2.64. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is also 2 stars.
Riverside Health Care Center reports 3.49 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.25 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.4%, which is relatively high.
Riverside Health Care Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials, according to CMS data. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus status noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Riverside Health Care Center is a for-profit nursing home in Covington, Georgia (Newton County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since June 1989. It operates 159 certified beds with an average daily census of 152.8 residents, indicating consistently high occupancy.
According to CMS Care Compare, Riverside holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Georgia state average of 2.64. Its component ratings are: health inspection 2 stars, quality measures 2 stars, and staffing 2 stars.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.49 hours per resident per day, with 0.25 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is high at 46.4% annually, a factor families may wish to consider when evaluating consistency of care.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility, and no payment denials have been imposed. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility in the CMS data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status has been noted.
Riverside Health Care Center is part of the Wellington Health Care Services chain, which operates 14 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 1.9 stars, below Riverside's own rating. There has been no ownership change in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; figures reflect the most recent published CMS data vintage available at time of writing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Riverside Health Care Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Georgia state average of 2.64.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.49 hours per resident per day, including 0.25 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 2 stars; nursing turnover is 46.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the CMS data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Riverside Health Care Center has 159 certified beds with an average daily population of 152.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Wellington Health Care Services chain, which operates 14 facilities with an average rating of 1.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 1, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Riverside scores 2 stars in each of these four categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; please contact the facility at (770) 787-0211 or check Medicare Care Compare to verify.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (770) 787-0211 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest official data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/115375?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.