RIVERSIDE HEALTH CARE CENTER in Covington, GA has a 1-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and an attention flag for the lowest overall rating. Staffing is 2 stars, reported nurse staffing is 3.49 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark, and there were $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: October 28, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.4886.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.25
Licensed practical nurses
0.69
Nurse aides
2.55
Weekend nursing
3.19
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 46%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
16.7%15.2%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.9%2.1%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.2%8.7%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.8%0.8%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
4.3%9.6%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
16.8%15%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
21.8%14.1%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
21.6%17.7%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
3.3%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
2%0.4%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
16.2%20%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0.8%6.2%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—99.3%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—54.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99.1%93%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited October 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
View the original federal record
F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited October 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
View the original federal record
F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited April 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
View the original federal record
F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: F
The home failed to have a registered nurse on duty enough hours each day and to keep a registered nurse as the full-time director of nursing. Cited January 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
View the original federal record
F-Tag 727 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited January 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
View the original federal record
F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
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.
See what inspectors found
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
See what inspectors found
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
See what inspectors found
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of WELLINGTON HEALTH CARE SERVICES · 14 homes · 1.9 stars avg
Occupancy
152.8 residents on an average day (96% of 159 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 37 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.