Riverside Health Care Center
Covington, Georgia · CCN 115375
16 surveys since 2010. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2020.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 84
- Surveys
- 16
- Harm or worse
- 7
- Immediate jeopardy
- 5
Findings at the most serious level CMS records.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 159
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- WELLINGTON HEALTH CARE SERVICES
- County
- Newton
- Medicare-certified since
- 1989
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 2
- Health inspection
- 2
- Staffing
- 2
- Quality measures
- 2
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat more weighted findings than its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 70 for-profit facilities with 128 or more beds in Georgia.
Last survey on record
May 14, 2026
179 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 3.49 | 3.38 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.25 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 46.4% | 51.7% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G25.7% | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D2674.3% | E25.7% | F411.4% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C12.9% |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F6563×
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- F6953×
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- F7613×
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
- F5842×
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- F6572×
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Riverside Health Care Center, in the surveyor’s own words.
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF645Oct 23, 2021
Based on record review, review of the policy titled Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR) Policy, and staff interviews, the facility failed to follow through with recommendations for Level II PASARR for evaluation and determination for specialized services for one of 16 sampled residents (R)(R#1), who experienced worsening behaviors and had a known history of wrapping the call light, linen, and curtains around their body. On [DATE] a determination was made that the facility's noncompliance with one or more requirements of participation had caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment, or death to residents. The Administrator and Director of Nursing (DON) were informed of the Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) on [DATE] at 3:50 p.m. […]
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF656Oct 23, 2021
Based on record review, review of the facility policy titled Care Plan Policy, and staff interview, the facility failed to implement care plan interventions to monitor the safety of one of 16 sampled residents (R) (R#1), who had a history of [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . On [DATE] a determination was made that the facility's noncompliance with one or more requirements of participation had caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment, or death to residents. The Administrator and Director of Nursing (DON) were informed of the Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) on [DATE] at 3:50 p.m. […]
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF689Oct 23, 2021
Based on record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure a safe environment for one of 16 sampled residents (R) (R#1). Specifically, the facility failed to remove a blind cord from the resident's room and failed to adequately supervise the resident with a known history of wrapping call lights, sheets, and curtains around her body. On [DATE] a determination was made that the facility's noncompliance with one or more requirements of participation had caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment, or death to residents. The Administrator and Director of Nursing (DON) were informed of the Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) on [DATE] at 3:50 p.m. […]
- Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF740Oct 23, 2021
Based on record review, review of the facility policy titled Behavioral Assessment, Intervention, and Monitoring, and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure one of 16 sampled residents (R) (R#1) received necessary behavior health services to address significant worsening behaviors including safety concerns with the call lights, curtains, and linen. On [DATE] a determination was made that the facility's noncompliance with one or more requirements of participation had caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment, or death to residents. The Administrator and Director of Nursing (DON) were informed of the Immediate Jeopardy (IJ) on [DATE] at 3:50 p.m. […]
- Actual harm, isolatedF656Oct 28, 2025
Based on observations, family, resident and staff interviews, record review, and review of the facility's policy titled, Accident and Incident Prevention, Reporting, and Response, the facility failed to provide adequate supervision to prevent accidents for one of three residents (R) (R1) reviewed for falls with major injury. Actual harm occurred on 8/17/2025 when Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) AA transferred R1 unassisted from his bed to the wheelchair resulting in R1 sustaining a fall during transfer that resulted in a closed displaced spiral fracture of the right femur. […]
Read 25 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 25 of 84 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- May 14, 2026Standard5 findings
- Oct 28, 2025Complaint2 findings · 2 harm
- Apr 3, 2025Standard5 findings
- Jan 24, 2024Complaint1 finding
- Jan 19, 2023Standard17 findings
- Oct 23, 2021Complaint4 findings · 4 harm
- Dec 17, 2020Complaint1 finding
- Aug 20, 2020Infection control2 findings · 1 harm
Show the 8 earlier surveys
- Feb 13, 2020Standard5 findings
- Aug 16, 2018Standard6 findings
- Aug 17, 2017Standard16 findings
- Jul 14, 2016Standard2 findings
- Apr 3, 2015Standard14 findings
- Jul 25, 2013—1 finding
- Jan 26, 2012—2 findings
- Jul 8, 2010—1 finding
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
Comparable facilities
The nearest facilities to this one in the same peer group, by weighted findings.
- Powder Springs Center for Nursing & HealingPowder Springs2 harm findings
- Marietta Center for Nursing and HealingMarietta3 harm findings
- Woodstock Center for Nursing and Healing LLCWoodstock5 harm findings
- Douglasville Center for Nursing and Healing LLCDouglasville4 harm findings
- Sandy Springs Center for Nursing and Healing LLCAtlanta3 harm findings
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