Florida › Manatee County › Palmetto
Riviera Palms Rehabilitation Center
926 Haben Blvd, Palmetto, FL 34221
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 120 beds, Riviera Palms Rehabilitation Center serves Palmetto in Manatee County, Florida and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1988.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Florida median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 19 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (8, 6, 5 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 15.8 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 15.8.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $181K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Florida median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 37.1%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Manatee Co. median | Florida median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 19 | 19 | 18 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 15.8 | 15.8 | 15.8 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.7 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 37.1% | 41.2% | 41.8% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $181,100 | $4,475 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (12 in the county, 694 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: Florida average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 5 Jun 2025, 26 Jan 2023.
Severity mix: J ×2 D ×15 E ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Standard survey | 4 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | J | Standard survey | 4 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 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 | Standard survey | 4 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jul 2025 |
| 5 Jun 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jul 2025 |
| 26 Jan 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2023 |
| 26 Jan 2023 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2023 |
| 26 Jan 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2023 |
| 26 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 | 26 Feb 2023 |
| 26 Jan 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2023 |
| 26 Jan 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 | 26 Feb 2023 |
| 14 May 2021 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jun 2021 |
| 14 May 2021 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jun 2021 |
| 14 May 2021 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jun 2021 |
| 14 May 2021 | 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 | 13 Jun 2021 |
| 14 May 2021 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jun 2021 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Jun 2025 | Fine | $181,100 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Florida average. Turnover: nursing staff 37.1%, RNs 38.9%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Florida median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 4.1% | 7.4% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.8% | 2.2% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.7% | 1.0% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 5.8% | 7.7% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.3% | 4.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 6.1% | 7.0% | 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, limited liability company. Legal business name: Sovereign Healthcare Of Palmetto, Llc. Chain: Sovereign Healthcare Holdings (43 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sovereign Healthcare Holdings LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/19/2009 |
| John J Notermann Business Tr | Indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/12/2017 |
| Fl Bonifay Holdings, LLC | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/19/2009 |
| Health Services Properties LLC | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/19/2009 |
| Southern Healthcare Management LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/19/2009 |
| Fl Bonifay Holdings, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/19/2009 |
| Forvis Mazars LLP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| Health Services Properties LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/19/2009 |
| Southern Healthcare Management LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/20/2025 |
| Sovereign Healthcare Disbursements LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/19/2009 |
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 Manatee County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braden River Rehabilitation Center LLC | Bradenton | 208 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 27 | 13.0 | — | 4 Jun 2025 |
| Life Care Center of Sarasota | Sarasota | 120 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 15.8 | $19K | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Surrey Place Healthcare and Rehabilitation | Bradenton | 74 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 11 | 14.9 | — | 13 Mar 2025 |
| Westminster Point Pleasant | Bradenton | 120 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 12 | 10.0 | — | 14 Aug 2025 |
| Greenbriar Healthcare Rehabilitation and Nursing C | Bradenton | 79 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 19 | 24.1 | $9K | 17 Jul 2025 |
| Heritage Park Health Center By Harborview | Bradenton | 120 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 11.7 | $4K | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Inn At Freedom Village, The | Bradenton | 120 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 17 | 14.2 | — | 9 Mar 2026 |
| Aviata At Bradenton | Bradenton | 110 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 30 | 27.3 | — | 23 Mar 2026 |
All 12 facilities in Manatee County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Riviera Palms Rehabilitation Center been cited for?
19 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Florida median is 18 per facility.
Has Riviera Palms Rehabilitation Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $181K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Riviera Palms Rehabilitation Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a Florida median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Riviera Palms Rehabilitation Center?
It is part of the Sovereign Healthcare Holdings chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Sovereign Healthcare Holdings LLC, John J Notermann Business Tr and Southern Healthcare Management LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Riviera Palms Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 5 Jun 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 5 Jun 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.