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Riverside Health Care Center
5100 West St Nw, Covington, GA 30014
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 159 beds, Riverside Health Care Center serves Covington in Newton County, Georgia and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1989.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Georgia median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 2 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 5, 18 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 18.9 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 14.2.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the Georgia median of 3.4; nursing staff turnover is 46.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Newton Co. median | Georgia median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 30 | 30 | 15 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 18.9 | 18.9 | 14.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 46.4% | 46.4% | 45.9% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 in the county, 356 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Georgia average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 14 May 2026, 3 Apr 2025.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×22 E ×1 F ×4 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May 2026 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 28 Oct 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | G | Complaint investigation | 19 Nov 2025 |
| 28 Oct 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 19 Nov 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | F0761 | 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. | F | Complaint investigation | 1 Jun 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 May 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 May 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 May 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 May 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2024 | F0606 | Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. | C | Complaint investigation | 6 Mar 2024 |
| 19 Jan 2023 | F0727 | 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. | F | Standard survey | 22 Mar 2023 |
| 19 Jan 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 22 Mar 2023 |
| 19 Jan 2023 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Standard survey | 22 Mar 2023 |
| 19 Jan 2023 | F0584 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 22 Mar 2023 |
| 19 Jan 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 22 Mar 2023 |
| 19 Jan 2023 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Standard survey | 22 Mar 2023 |
| 19 Jan 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 22 Mar 2023 |
| 19 Jan 2023 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 22 Mar 2023 |
| 19 Jan 2023 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 22 Mar 2023 |
| 19 Jan 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 22 Mar 2023 |
| 19 Jan 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 22 Mar 2023 |
| 19 Jan 2023 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 22 Mar 2023 |
| 19 Jan 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 22 Mar 2023 |
| 19 Jan 2023 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 22 Mar 2023 |
| 19 Jan 2023 | F0790 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 22 Mar 2023 |
| 19 Jan 2023 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 22 Mar 2023 |
| 19 Jan 2023 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 22 Mar 2023 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Georgia average. Turnover: nursing staff 46.4%, RNs 50.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Georgia median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 14.2% | 14.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.7% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.9% | 1.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.7% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.0% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 13.6% | 13.5% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.6% | 5.3% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 16.0% | 18.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Riverside Healthcare Lp. Chain: Wellington Health Care Services (14 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Healthcare Services LP | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 07/31/2007 |
| Andwell Investments, LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 01/10/2012 |
| Senior Care Holdings Inc | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 01/01/2015 |
| Elkins Road Associates LLC | General partnership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/31/2007 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Newton County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pruitthealth - Covington | Covington | 71 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 9 | 12.7 | — | 9 Apr 2026 |
All 2 facilities in Newton County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Riverside Health Care Center been cited for?
30 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Georgia median is 15 per facility.
Has Riverside Health Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Riverside Health Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a Georgia median of 3.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Riverside Health Care Center?
It is part of the Wellington Health Care Services chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Wellington Healthcare Services LP, Andwell Investments, LLC and Senior Care Holdings Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Riverside Health Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 14 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 14 May 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.