The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited April 2021 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
Nursing home report
RIVER GARDEN HEBREW HOME FOR THE AGED
JACKSONVILLE, FL · Medicare-certified · 180 beds
In good standing
Non-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
5 out of 5 stars overall. River Garden Hebrew Home for the Aged has top health inspection and staffing ratings, a 4-star quality rating, reported nurse staffing above the federal benchmark (4.68 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day), and no fines in the last 24 months; recent inspection citations included food handling and respiratory care issues.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.6765 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: October 31, 2024Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.6765.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.91
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.84
- Nurse aides
- 2.93
- Weekend nursing
- 4.22
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 30%
Registered nurse turnover: 23%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
13.3%14.2%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
4.9%2.3%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5%5.1%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
3.9%0.8%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
12.1%7.1%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
11.9%9.2%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
14.5%19.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.4%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1.2%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
10.7%4.6%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to provide safe and appropriate breathing care when a resident needed it. Cited April 2021 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 695 — 42 CFR §483.25(i) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 163.4 residents on an average day (91% of 180 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 59 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.