Riverside Health and Rehab in Charleston, SC has a 1-star overall rating, with 1-star health inspection and staffing ratings and a 3-star quality measures rating. It reports 2.84 nurse staffing hours per resident per day versus a 4.1 federal benchmark, and has had $10,845 in fines in the last 24 months with a recent federal penalty.
Last inspection: April 15, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $10,845recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.8425.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.26
Licensed practical nurses
0.94
Nurse aides
1.64
Weekend nursing
2.61
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 53%
Registered nurse turnover: 39%
Resident outcomes
How often residents experience these outcomes, with the direction over the past year.
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
11.9%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.9%Steady
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
8.9%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.9%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
7.1%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%Steady
Residents needing more help with daily activities
5.9%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
10.8%Improving
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Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
17.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.9%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.1%Steady
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
4.5%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
2%Steady
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
70.8%Steady
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
78.8%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
42.5%Steady
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
29.4%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited March 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: K
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited November 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited April 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to properly dispose of garbage and other waste. Cited March 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 814 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to provide appropriate care to help a resident maintain or improve movement and mobility. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 688 — 42 CFR §483.25(c) — 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 7 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $5,423 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $5,422 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $27,788 in total fines.
Federal fine
Nov 19, 2024
$5,423
Federal fine
Nov 19, 2024
$5,422
Federal fine
Mar 15, 2024
$16,943
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of FUNDAMENTAL HEALTHCARE · 69 homes · 2.4 stars avg
Occupancy
151.9 residents on an average day (95% of 160 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 46 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.