Riverside
La Crosse, WI · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 525455) · 123 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $21,645
Phone: (608) 406-3900 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Riverside holds a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Wisconsin state average of 2.98. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Riverside reports total nurse staffing of 4.80 hours per resident per day, including 1.22 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.4%.
Riverside has one federal fine on record totaling $21,645.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program based on this data.
About this facility
Riverside is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in La Crosse, Wisconsin, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. The facility is licensed for 123 beds and, according to CMS Care Compare data, has an average daily census of 93.6 residents. Riverside has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since 1990.
CMS assigns Riverside an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Wisconsin state average of 2.98. Breaking this down further: the health inspection rating is 4 stars, the staffing rating is 5 stars, and the quality measure (QM) rating is 1 star. These four ratings are reported separately by CMS and reflect different aspects of facility performance.
Staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 4.80 hours per resident per day, including 1.22 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show Riverside has one federal fine on record, totaling $21,645.00. There are no payment denials recorded. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and Riverside is not listed under the Special Focus Facility program based on the data provided.
There is no chain ownership information provided in this data, and CMS records do not indicate an ownership change within the last 12 months.
This profile is built from CMS Care Compare data; families should consult the Care Compare website directly for the most current inspection reports and ratings before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Riverside has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Wisconsin state average of 2.98.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Riverside is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.80 hours per resident per day, including 1.22 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 47.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show one fine totaling $21,645.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed for Riverside, and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program based on the available data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Riverside is certified for 123 beds and has an average daily census of 93.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Riverside is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain ownership information is included in this data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Riverside has been certified since 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Riverside scores 4, 4, 5, and 1 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service types; contact Riverside at 6084063900 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact Riverside at 6084063900 and consult the Care Compare inspection reports for specifics.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Riverside's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/525455?state=WI.
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.