DBelow average · score 41/100 · #238 of 354 in Georgia
Riverside Health Care Center
5100 West St Nw, Covington, GA 30014 · 159 certified beds · For profit - Corporation
Staffing 3.5 nurse hours per resident-dayabove median in Georgia
7 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 60)bottom quarter
No fines or payment denials in 3 years
Why Riverside Health Care Center is graded D
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Georgia nursing homes in the same size band (large, 159 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Riverside Health Care Center at a Glance
D
41/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.49 h.
55<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 60.
22<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 2.
29<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $0 fines, 0 denials.
73<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
2/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Georgia, large facilities · CMS record 115375 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address5100 West St Nw, Covington, GA 30014
Phone7707870211
CountyNewton
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Certified beds159
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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- 4 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 16) — above median
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- 3 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 12) — top quarter
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