The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited March 2019 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
RIVERSIDE LIFELONG HEALTH & REHAB SMITHFIELD
SMITHFIELD, VA · Medicare-certified · 34 beds
In good standing
Non-profitChain member
4 of 5 overall
4 out of 5 stars overall. Health inspection and staffing are both 4 stars, quality measures are 3 stars, nurse staffing is above the federal benchmark (4.50 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day), there were no fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations included food handling, posting complaint contact information, and hospice services.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.5022 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 12, 2024Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.5022.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.96
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.17
- Nurse aides
- 2.37
- Weekend nursing
- 4.23
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 61%
Registered nurse turnover: 70%
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
—10.5%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
—5.6%—
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
—6.4%—
Residents with a urinary tract infection
—4.3%—
Residents who lost too much weight
—2.2%—
Residents who were physically restrained
—0%—
Residents needing more help with daily activities
—8.9%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
—25.5%—
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
3%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
—2.5%—
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
—19.5%—
Residents with depressive symptoms
—0%—
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—95.8%—
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—79.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
88.8%94.8%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to post the required contact information for state agencies and advocacy groups, and the notice that residents can file complaints. Cited April 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 575 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to arrange hospice services or help the resident transfer to a place that would provide hospice care. Cited April 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 849 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: D
The home failed to honor residents’ choices about treatment, research participation, and advance care instructions. Cited April 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 578 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The home failed to complete and keep the resident’s care plan properly prepared, reviewed, and updated by the right health professionals. Cited April 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 657 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(2) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of RIVERSIDE HEALTH SYSTEM · 6 homes · 3.3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 31.1 residents on an average day (91% of 34 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 27 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
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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.