Riverside Healthcare Center
St. Louis, MI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 235324) · 39 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (989) 681-3852 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Riverside Healthcare Center in St. Louis, Michigan has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Michigan state average of 3.12 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Riverside Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of 2.97 hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.9 percent.
Riverside Healthcare Center has no federal fines on record and zero dollars in total fines, with no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Riverside Healthcare Center is a 39-bed skilled nursing facility in St. Louis, Michigan (Gratiot County), with an average daily census of 36.5 residents. It is operated as a for-profit corporation and has been certified by Medicare and Medicaid since 1977. The facility is part of the Pioneer Healthcare Management chain, which includes 9 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.3 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Riverside Healthcare Center holds an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Michigan state average of 3.12. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 3 stars, Quality Measures 2 stars, and Staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data shows total nurse hours of 2.97 per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.9%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS data show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes with a history of persistent poor performance that receive increased inspection oversight.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare. Data reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare release 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 Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, which is at the Michigan state average of 3.12 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Riverside Healthcare Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 2.97 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.59 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 3; nursing turnover is 45.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero 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?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, nor is it listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Riverside Healthcare Center is certified for 39 beds, with an average daily census of 36.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Pioneer Healthcare Management chain, which has 9 facilities averaging a 2.3-star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 1, 1977.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections (3 stars), quality measures (2 stars), and staffing (3 stars), which combine to form the overall score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 9896813852 and verify current offerings 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 9896813852 to arrange a visit and review current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current inspection, staffing, and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/235324?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.