Registered name: SPRING GATE REHAB & HEALTHCARE CENTER
MEMPHIS, TN · Medicare-certified · 206 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026·
★★★★★1 of 5 overall
River of Life Care Center (Memphis, TN) has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with 1-star health inspections and 2-star staffing, despite 4-star quality measures. It has had $128,974 in fines in the last 24 months, a recent federal penalty, and reported nurse staffing of 3.95 hours per resident day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark.
Last inspection: April 30, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $128,974recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.9482.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.83
Licensed practical nurses
0.89
Nurse aides
2.23
Weekend nursing
3.45
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 68%
Registered nurse turnover: 79%
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
9%15.7%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%4.6%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
13.8%21.4%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.8%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
6.9%6.2%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
3.7%6.8%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—4.1%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
9.4%12.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%2.2%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
1%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
11.6%11.5%No change
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—89.6%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
68.1%77%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—31.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
15.8%31%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited April 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to provide proper bladder and bowel care, including catheter care and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. Cited October 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 690 — 42 CFR §483.25(e) — S/S: G
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited October 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited October 2019 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure feeding tubes were used only when medically needed and that residents with feeding tubes received proper care. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 693 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: E
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $50,749 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $78,225 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 24 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $128,974 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
Federal fine
Apr 30, 2025
$50,749
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Oct 16, 2024
50 days
Federal fine
Oct 16, 2024
$78,225
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of PRESTIGE ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES · 9 homes · 2.4 stars avg
Occupancy
110.7 residents on an average day (54% of 206 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 37 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.