Riverside Lifelong H & R Warwick Forest
Newport News, VA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 495071) · 209 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $10,358
Phone: (757) 875-2000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Riverside Lifelong H & R Warwick Forest has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Virginia state average of 2.95. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Riverside Lifelong H & R Warwick Forest reports 3.38 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars. Nursing staff turnover was not reported in the available data.
Riverside Lifelong H & R Warwick Forest has 1 federal fine on record totaling $10,358.00, with 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation was indicated in the data available for this facility.
About this facility
Riverside Lifelong H & R Warwick Forest is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Newport News, Virginia, first approved in 1969. The facility is licensed for 209 beds and reports an average daily population of 198.2 residents. It is operated on a non-profit corporate basis and is part of Riverside Health System, a chain of 6 facilities with an average CMS overall rating of 3.3 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, this facility carries an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the Virginia state average of 2.95. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.38 hours per resident per day, with 0.55 registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover data was not provided in this dataset.
On penalties: CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $10,358.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials on record.
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation was indicated in the data provided for this facility. Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months, per the data supplied.
Families should review the full inspection history, staffing detail, and quality measures directly on CMS Care Compare, which is the source of this profile.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5 stars, below the Virginia state average of 2.95.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.38 hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day; the CMS staffing rating is 2 stars. Turnover data was not provided.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $10,358.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 209 beds with an average daily population of 198.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit corporation and part of Riverside Health System, a chain of 6 facilities with an average rating of 3.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on December 26, 1969.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (1 star here), quality measures (3 stars), and staffing (2 stars), which combine into the overall score.
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 7578752000 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The dataset does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 7578752000 to arrange a visit and confirm current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/495071?state=VA.
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.