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Riverside Healthcare Center
1149 West Monroe Road, St. Louis, MI 48880
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.
Riverside Healthcare Center is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in St. Louis, Michigan, certified for 39 beds and caring for about 37 residents a day.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Michigan median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 3 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 37 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (14, 3, 20 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 94.9 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 29.4.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.0 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), below the Michigan median of 3.8; nursing staff turnover is 45.9%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Gratiot Co. median | Michigan median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 37 | 27 | 29 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 94.9 | 46.0 | 29.4 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.0 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 45.9% | 37.5% | 44.6% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (5 in the county, 422 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: Michigan average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 27 Mar 2025, 17 Apr 2024.
Severity mix: D ×21 E ×13 F ×2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 May 2026 |
| 22 Apr 2026 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 May 2026 |
| 4 Sep 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Oct 2025 |
| 27 Mar 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Mar 2025 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Mar 2025 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Mar 2025 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Mar 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Mar 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Mar 2025 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Mar 2025 | 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 | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Mar 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Mar 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | 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 | 9 May 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 9 May 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 9 May 2024 |
| 21 Dec 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2024 |
| 21 Dec 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2024 |
| 21 Dec 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2024 |
| 21 Dec 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2024 |
| 21 Dec 2023 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2024 |
| 21 Dec 2023 | F0626 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2024 |
| 21 Dec 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2024 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | F | Standard survey | 3 May 2023 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | E | Standard survey | 3 May 2023 |
| 31 Mar 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. | E | Standard survey | 3 May 2023 |
| 31 Mar 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. | E | Standard survey | 3 May 2023 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 3 May 2023 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 3 May 2023 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 3 May 2023 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 3 May 2023 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 3 May 2023 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 3 May 2023 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 3 May 2023 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 3 May 2023 |
| 31 Mar 2023 | F0882 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | D | Standard survey | 3 May 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 Michigan average. Turnover: nursing staff 45.9%, RNs 42.9%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Michigan median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 10.6% | 9.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.2% | 1.1% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.6% | 2.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 6.0% | 10.8% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.6% | 4.7% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 19.3% | 13.5% | 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 Center Llc. Chain: Pioneer Healthcare Management (9 facilities).
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
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 Gratiot County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michigan Masonic Home | Alma | 204 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 13 | 6.4 | — | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Schnepp Senior Care and Rehabilitation Centerabuse icon | St. Louis | 97 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 17.5 | — | 13 Aug 2025 |
| The Laurels of Fulton | Perrinton | 50 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 27 | 54.0 | $59K | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Ashley Healthcare Center | Ashley | 63 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 29 | 46.0 | $71K | 25 Feb 2026 |
All 5 facilities in Gratiot County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Riverside Healthcare Center been cited for?
37 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Michigan median is 29 per facility.
Has Riverside Healthcare Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Riverside Healthcare Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.0 hours per resident per day against a Michigan median of 3.8 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Riverside Healthcare Center?
It is part of the Pioneer Healthcare Management chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Riverside Healthcare Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 22 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 27 Mar 2025.
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.