The Riverside
New York, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335334) · 520 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (646) 505-3500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Riverside holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the New York state average of 3.03 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
The Riverside reports total nurse hours of 2.92 per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 2 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.3%.
The Riverside has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus program status for this facility.
About this facility
The Riverside is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home located in New York, New York, in New York County. The facility is certified for 520 beds and has an average of 492.9 residents. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Carerite Centers chain, which operates 34 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 3.6 stars. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, The Riverside holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the New York state average of 3.03 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 5 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars. These four ratings — health inspection, staffing, quality measures, and overall — each reflect different aspects of CMS's evaluation and should be considered together.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 2.92, with 0.52 of those hours provided by registered nurses. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 — no federal fines on record — and 0 payment denials for this facility. CMS does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus program designation for The Riverside in this data.
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?
The Riverside has a 5-star overall CMS rating, which is above the New York state average of 3.03 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The Riverside accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.92 hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 2; nursing turnover is 34.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record.
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 program designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The Riverside is certified for 520 beds and has an average of 492.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Carerite Centers chain, which includes 34 facilities with an average rating of 3.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on September 19, 1971.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes four ratings — overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures — and for The Riverside these are 5, 4, 2, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; please contact the facility at 6465053500 or check Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6465053500 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335334?state=NY.
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.