Riverside Health & Rehabilitation Center
East Hartford, CT · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 075257) · 345 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 2 totaling $46,125
Phone: (860) 289-2791 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Riverside Health & Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Connecticut state average of about 3 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Riverside Health & Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.80 hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 21.9%.
CMS records show Riverside Health & Rehabilitation Center has 2 federal fines totaling $46,125.00 and no payment denials on record. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Riverside Health & Rehabilitation Center is a 345-bed nursing home in East Hartford, Connecticut, certified by CMS since May 1976 and accepting both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility, operated as a for-profit corporation, currently serves an average of 283.7 residents daily.
According to CMS Care Compare, Riverside holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Connecticut state average of 2.99. Its component ratings are: health inspections 2 stars, quality measures 3 stars, and staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.80, including 0.62 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 21.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $46,125.00, and no payment denials on record.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families should review the facility's full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Riverside is part of the National Health Care Associates chain, which operates 42 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars. There has been no change in ownership in the past 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data and reflects the most recent data vintage available from CMS at the time of compilation.
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 CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Connecticut state average of 2.99.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Riverside accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.80 hours per resident per day, including 0.62 RN hours, with a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars and 21.9% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $46,125.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus status is listed in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Riverside has 345 certified beds and an average daily population of 283.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a for-profit corporation and is part of the National Health Care Associates chain, which includes 42 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Riverside has been certified since May 1, 1976.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Riverside scores 2, 2, 3, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 8602892791 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8602892791 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS data for Riverside at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/075257?state=CT.
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.