Riverwood Center
Jacksonville, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105135) · 240 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $34,778
Phone: (904) 721-0088 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Riverwood Center holds a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Riverwood Center reports 3.36 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.38 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.1%.
Riverwood Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $34,778.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this location.
About this facility
Riverwood Center is a 240-certified-bed nursing home in Jacksonville, Duval County, Florida, with an average of 218 residents. It is operated under a for-profit, limited liability company ownership structure and has been certified since March 20, 1967. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Riverwood Center has an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Florida state average of 3.27. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.36 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.38 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.1%.
On penalties: CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $34,778.00. There have been no payment denials on record.
There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated.
Riverwood Center is part of the Aston Health chain, which operates 38 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.7 out of 5. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare 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?
Riverwood Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Florida state average of 3.27.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Riverwood Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.36 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.38 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 and 47.1% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $34,778.00, with no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for Riverwood Center.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Riverwood Center has 240 certified beds and an average of 218 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Aston Health chain, which includes 38 facilities with an average rating of 2.7.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Riverwood Center has been certified since March 20, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality (2/5), health inspections (2/5), quality measures (3/5), and staffing (3/5), each reflecting different aspects of care performance.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the provided data; please contact the facility at 904-721-0088 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not included in the provided data; please contact the facility at 904-721-0088 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details for Riverwood Center at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105135?state=FL.
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.