Riverview Health Care Center
Prestonsburg, KY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 185151) · 121 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (606) 886-9178 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Riverview Health Care Center holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Kentucky state average of about 3 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 5 stars, while its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Riverview Health Care Center reports 3.23 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.07 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.1%.
Riverview Health Care Center has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials according to CMS data. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Riverview Health Care Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Prestonsburg, Floyd County, Kentucky, first approved for federal certification on December 8, 1978. The facility maintains 121 certified beds with an average of 106.5 residents. It is operated as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Signature Healthcare chain, which includes 67 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.1 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Riverview Health Care Center holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Kentucky state average of 3.01 stars. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 5 stars, Quality Measures 4 stars, and Staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing levels average 3.23 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.07 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials for this facility. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. Families should consult CMS Care Compare directly for the most current inspection reports, survey details, and any updates to these figures, as CMS data is updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Riverview Health Care Center has a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the Kentucky state average of 3.01 stars.
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 3.23 hours per resident per day, including 1.07 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 3; nursing turnover is 39.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines, $0.00 in total penalties, and no payment denials.
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, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 121 certified beds with an average daily census of 106.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Signature Healthcare chain, which includes 67 facilities with an average rating of 3.1 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 8, 1978.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for health inspections (5 stars), staffing (3 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and an overall composite (5 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 6068869178 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6068869178 to arrange a visit and check current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/185151?state=KY.
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.