The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited March 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
RIVERDALE CENTER FOR NURSING AND HEALING
RIVERDALE, GA · Medicare-certified · 152 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Riverdale Center for Nursing and Healing has a 2-star overall rating, with 2-star health inspection and staffing ratings and 3-star quality measures. Reported staffing is 3.48 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.4808 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 15, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.4808.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.44
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.06
- Nurse aides
- 1.98
- Weekend nursing
- 3.05
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 54%
Registered nurse turnover: 44%
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
9.5%6.2%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.8%0.9%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5%6.3%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.9%0.9%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
5.8%15.1%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
19.6%14.3%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
13.7%13.4%No change
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
7.3%7.3%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.1%2.4%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.6%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
29.4%31%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
13.9%3.7%Improving
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
—98.4%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
93.8%97.4%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—89.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
87.3%87.1%No change
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to honor a resident’s right to receive visitors of their choosing at the time they wanted. Cited November 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 563 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: F
The home failed to protect residents from the wrongful use of their belongings or money. Cited February 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 602 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
The home failed to respect the resident’s dignity and personal belongings. Cited February 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 557 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to properly hold, secure, and manage residents’ personal money kept by the facility. Cited February 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 568 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $10,050 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- 52 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Feb 8, 2024
- $5,025
Federal fine
Feb 8, 2024
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Aug 19, 2019
Now operated by Riverdael Center for Nursinng and Healing, previously Riverdale Center.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of EMPIRE CARE CENTERS · 19 homes · 1.9 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 137.4 residents on an average day (90% of 152 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 45 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.