RIVERVIEW HEALTH & REHAB CTR
Open-data reference.
RIVERVIEW HEALTH & REHAB CTR is a non profit - corporation facility in SAVANNAH, GA with 284 certified beds and a 1-star overall CMS rating. The facility has 18 deficiency records on file. Total penalties: $93K.
6711 LAROCHE AVENUE, SAVANNAH, GA 31406
Phone: 9123548225
Overall Rating
Health Inspection
Staffing
Quality Measures
Long-Stay Quality
Facility Information
- Provider Number
- 115641
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Provider Type
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Beds
- 284
- Residents
- 162
- In Hospital
- No
- County
- Chatham
- Last Inspection
- Feb 12, 2025
- Special Focus
- SFF Candidate
Staffing Data
- RN Hours
- 0.21 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
- LPN Hours
- 1.04
- CNA Hours
- 1.77
- Total Nursing Hours
- 3.02 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
- PT Hours
- 0.06
- Nursing Turnover
- 53.2%
- RN Turnover
- 50.0%
What the CMS Record Reveals About RIVERVIEW HEALTH & REHAB CTR
RIVERVIEW HEALTH & REHAB CTR operates 284 certified beds in SAVANNAH, GA with approximately 162 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (1★), staffing levels (1★), and quality measures (3★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone — a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.
The inspection file contains 18 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 5 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 1 penalty totaling $93K against this provider, a tangible indicator that regulators moved beyond citation into financial consequence. Staffing is reported at 3.02 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.21 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature. This facility is currently designated "SFF Candidate" under the CMS Special Focus Facility program, reserved for providers with a persistent pattern of serious quality problems.
Classified as "Non profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, RIVERVIEW HEALTH & REHAB CTR falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes — ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 53.2%, above the level where continuity of care typically begins to suffer. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report — the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.
Deficiency History (18 most recent)
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 20, 2025
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 20, 2025
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 20, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 20, 2025
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 20, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 20, 2025
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Category: Administration Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 20, 2025
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 20, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Corrected: Mar 20, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
Corrected: Oct 23, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Category: Infection Control Deficiencies
Corrected: Oct 23, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Corrected: Oct 23, 2022
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Corrected: Oct 23, 2022
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: Oct 23, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: Oct 23, 2022
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Corrected: Oct 23, 2022
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Corrected: Oct 23, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Corrected: Oct 23, 2022
Quality Measures
| Measure | Type | Score | Used in Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 16.4% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | Long Stay | 8.5% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.1% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.1% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | Long Stay | 4.3% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | Long Stay | 0.0% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.3% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | Long Stay | 82.6% | No |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | Short Stay | 78.2% | No |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.6% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 21.3% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | Long Stay | 22.1% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | Long Stay | 89.3% | No |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | Short Stay | 65.9% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 8.7% | Yes |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | Long Stay | 21.7% | No |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 11.4% | Yes |
Penalty History 1 penalties totaling $93K
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Feb 12, 2025 | Fine | $93K |
| Feb 12, 2025 | Payment Denial | - |
Nearby Nursing Homes in GA
A.G. RHODES HOME WESLEY WOODS
ATLANTA, GA
A.G. RHODES HOME, INC - COBB
MARIETTA, GA
A.G. RHODES HOME, INC, THE
ATLANTA, GA
ABERCORN REHABILITATION CENTER
SAVANNAH, GA
ALTAMAHA HEALTHCARE CENTER
JESUP, GA
ANDERSON MILL CENTER FOR NURSING AND HEALING LLC
AUSTELL, GA
Understanding Nursing Home Data
Related Data from Other Sources
Doctors Nearby
Find physicians and specialists in SAVANNAH, GA on PlainDoctor
Hospitals Nearby
Hospital quality ratings and safety data for SAVANNAH, GA on PlainHospital
Medicare Plans
Compare Medicare plans and coverage options near SAVANNAH, GA on PlainMedicare
County Health Data
Health outcomes, access, and quality metrics for Chatham on PlainHealth
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the overall CMS rating for RIVERVIEW HEALTH & REHAB CTR?
What are the staffing levels at RIVERVIEW HEALTH & REHAB CTR?
How many beds does RIVERVIEW HEALTH & REHAB CTR have?
Does RIVERVIEW HEALTH & REHAB CTR have any deficiencies on record?
Has RIVERVIEW HEALTH & REHAB CTR received any fines or penalties?
Who owns RIVERVIEW HEALTH & REHAB CTR?
When was RIVERVIEW HEALTH & REHAB CTR last inspected?
What quality measures are tracked for RIVERVIEW HEALTH & REHAB CTR?
Data Sources
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.