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The Rivers Assisted Living

Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236-2713 View Map

The Rivers Assisted Living is a Nursing Home in Michigan

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Overview of The Rivers Assisted Living

The Rivers Grosse Pointe is a state-licensed Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) that offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Physical Rehabilitation. It provides a vibrant community with a full calendar of activities and expert care, promoting an environment of daily activity and social interaction. Residents can enjoy luxury apartments and first-class amenities, all included in one all-inclusive monthly fee.

(313) 821-7062

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 4.19/day

Overall rating

3/5

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

1/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 100

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

75.8%

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Might be optimal for

Flexible care needs

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

40% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 21 days

Private pay

54% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

6% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$11.0M

Profit

$32.8K

Proprietary home Corporation

Home revenue

$11,008,754.00

Profit

$32,842.00

Payroll costs

$4.4M

40% of revenue

Other operating costs

$6.6M

Total costs $11.0M

100-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

License Status

REGULAR

Facility Type

HOMES FOR THE AGED

Additional licensing details

License number: AH820338800

CMS Certification Number: 235709

County: WAYNE

Ownership & operating entity

Owner name: The Rivers Assisted Living LLC

Care Services

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Memory Care

Independent Living

Amenities & Lifestyle

Scheduled transportation

fitness center

on-site Wi-Fi

weekly faith-based services

beauty/barber shop

maintenance and housekeeping services

landscaped grounds with private patios

courtyards

gazebo

outdoor path

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Physical Rehabilitation, Fine Dining, Activity Calendars, Events

Operating Hours

Mon-Fri 8:30 am - 8:00 pm, Sat-Sun 8:30 am - 9:00 pm

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41%

73.60

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Type of care: AL IL MC SNF

Community: Chelsea

Bed Count: 257

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: UMRCPH, INC.

CCN: 235021

Occupancy: 82.4%

Home Revenue: $26,411,429.00

Payroll Costs: $17,259,044.00

Payroll %: 65.3%

Avg Residents/Day: 79.30

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.4901

Health Insp Rating: 5/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Michigan Masonic Home

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: MI 48801

Bed Count: 425

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: MICHIGAN MASONIC HOME

CCN: 235020

Occupancy: 40.0%

Home Revenue: $31,140,090.00

Payroll Costs: $12,107,598.00

Payroll %: 38.9%

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Health Insp Rating: 4/5

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QM Rating: 5/5

The Rivers Assisted Living

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: MI 48236-2713

Bed Count: 86

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: MONTPAS, HEATHER

CCN: 235709

Occupancy: 75.8%

Home Revenue: $10,731,717.00

Payroll Costs: $4,404,877.00

Payroll %: 41%

Avg Residents/Day: 73.60

Overall Rating: 3/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.1884

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 1/5

QM Rating: 3/5

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Type of care: SNF AL

Community: Lake Orion

Bed Count: 120

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: MCLAREN OAKLAND

CCN: 235481

Occupancy: 57.4%

Home Revenue: $8,926,111.00

Payroll Costs: $4,172,123.00

Payroll %: 46.7%

Avg Residents/Day: 86.80

Overall Rating: 2/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.2983

Health Insp Rating: 2/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 4/5

Number of Fines: 2

Living Spaces & Floor Plans

Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236-2713

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128

Total Staff

112

Employees

Contractors

33,007

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

7.6

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	7	7.5	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	36	8.2	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	49	7.7	No

Staff by Category

Administration

2 staff

7hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

94 staff

7.9hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

8 staff

6.8hs shift avg

Therapy Services

13 staff

6.9hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

2 staff

5.5hs shift avg

Dietary Services

7 staff

7.1hs shift avg

Other Services

2 staff

8.1hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

10.8%

of total hours from contractors

3,558 contractor hours this quarter

Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4 Other Physician: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	49	0	49	12,698	91	100%	7.7
Licensed Practical Nurse	36	0	36	9,485	91	100%	8.2
Registered Nurse	7	0	7	1,728	87	96%	7.5
Other Dietary Services Staff	6	0	6	1,271	78	86%	6.6
RN Director of Nursing	2	0	2	979	68	75%	8.2
Physical Therapy Aide	0	3	3	956	77	85%	7.1
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	2	2	878	67	74%	7.1
Speech Language Pathologist	0	2	2	749	67	74%	6.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist	6	0	6	624	61	67%	7.6
Occupational Therapy Aide	1	0	1	584	76	84%	7.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	4	4	531	66	73%	6.5
Administrator	1	0	1	512	64	70%	8
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	512	64	70%	8
Dietitian	1	0	1	498	58	64%	8.6
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	497	60	66%	8.3
Qualified Social Worker	0	2	2	357	63	69%	5.5
Dental Services Staff	1	0	1	63	9	10%	7
Other Physician	0	1	1	44	28	31%	1.6
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	27	5	5%	5.4
Medical Director	0	1	1	16	11	12%	1.5

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Total Health inspections 5

23% below Michigan average

Michigan average: 6.5

Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

Total Health citations 21

37% below Michigan average

Michigan average: 33.5

4.2 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 18 citations

Complaint investigations 13 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Michigan average

Michigan average: 0.3

Serious Health citations 0

100% below Michigan average

Michigan average: 1.9

Moderate Health citations 21

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Environmental moderate citation Aug 20, 2025

Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Aug 20, 2025

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Aug 20, 2025

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Aug 20, 2025

Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit LLC

Part of: Riverview Health

Resident Census by Payment Source

77 Total Residents

Medicare 21 (27.3%)

Medicaid 49 (63.6%)

Private Pay/Other 7 (9.1%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

CCRC

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 10.0

18% worse than Michigan average

Michigan average: 8.4

Functional decline score 15.1

7% better than Michigan average

Michigan average: 16.3

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 14.0%

12% above Michigan average.

Walking Ability Worsened 15.9%

3% above Michigan average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 15.5%

26% below Michigan average.

Falls with Major Injury 3.3%

5% above Michigan average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 9.1%

58% above Michigan average.

Urinary Tract Infection 6.2%

267% above Michigan average.

Depressive Symptoms 0.0%

100% below Michigan average.

Antipsychotic Use 19.5%

30% above Michigan average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 94.5%

0% below Michigan average.

Influenza Vaccine 94.3%

1% below Michigan average.

Lost Too Much Weight 7.5%

32% above Michigan average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 89.2%

8% better than Michigan average

Antipsychotic medication increase 1.4%

7% better than Michigan average

Influenza Vaccine 84.4%

6% better than Michigan average

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for The Rivers Assisted Living based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 75.8% ↑ 0.5pp vs 2022

Net Income $32,842 ↓ ~$411K vs 2022

Total Payroll $4,950,848 ↑ ~$474K vs 2022

Profit Margin 0.3% ↓ 3.5pp vs 2022

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Metric	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	423.3%	29.8%	64.1%	67.9%	70.7%	65.2%	59.8%	75.2%	75.8%
Beds	86	86	86	86	86	86	86	86	86
Net Income	-$914,805	-$846,501	-$103,493	-$849,991	-$208,581	-$94,995	$1,437,571	$443,785	$32,842
Gross Revenue	$234,929	$6,098,216	$12,899,742	$13,579,313	$13,322,322	$10,438,444	$9,710,780	$11,768,207	$10,731,717
Operating Expenses	$1,067,566	$5,102,173	$9,590,578	$10,671,920	$9,813,227	$8,906,127	$8,968,135	$9,819,364	$9,669,185
Net Patient Revenue	$152,761	$4,275,647	$9,727,065	$10,113,820	$9,760,303	$8,083,127	$7,547,683	$9,645,620	$9,424,990
Total Payroll	$662,014	$2,311,436	$5,904,283	$7,086,291	$6,499,928	$5,523,346	$5,218,623	$4,477,030	$4,950,848
Profit Margin %	-389.4%	-13.9%	-0.8%	-6.3%	-1.6%	-0.9%	14.8%	3.8%	0.3%
Medicare %	93.4%	72.4%	72.4%	62.8%	49.9%	30.7%	28.2%	26.2%	16.7%
Medicaid %	0.0%	0.0%	1.3%	7.4%	18.5%	41.7%	44.1%	46.4%	46.9%
Private %	6.6%	27.6%	26.3%	29.8%	31.6%	27.6%	27.7%	27.4%	36.4%
Revenue/Day	$420	$456	$483	$474	$440	$394	$402	$408	$396
Cost/Day	$2,933	$544	$477	$501	$442	$434	$478	$416	$407
Avg Length of Stay	14.0 days	27.0 days	32.0 days	30.0 days	31.9 days	42.1 days	36.9 days	43.5 days	51.6 days

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MI Choice Waiver

Michigan Medicaid MI Choice Waiver

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Michigan resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

MI Specifics: Delivered through regional waiver agents; waitlists possible.

Home Help Program

Michigan Home Help

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Michigan resident, Medicaid- eligible or low-income.

Income Limits: ~$1,732/month (individual, Medicaid threshold).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).

MI Specifics: Can hire family caregivers; less intensive than waiver.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Michigan PACE

General: Age 55+, Michigan resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (Medicaid-eligible); private pay option available.

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

MI Specifics: 16 PACE centers (e.g., Ingham, Wayne counties); expanding slowly.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Michigan Medicare Savings Program

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Michigan resident, Medicare Part A/B.

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.

Asset Limits: $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

MI Specifics: Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Michigan NFCSP Respite Care

General: Caregivers of 60+ needing care or 55+ caregivers of others; Michigan resident; functional needs (2+ ADLs).

Income Limits (2025): Prioritizes ~$24,980/year (individual); no strict cap.

Asset Limits: Not assessed; need-based.

MI Specifics: 16 AAAs; prioritizes low-income, rural caregivers.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Michigan SCSEP

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Michigan resident.

Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.

MI Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents; Operation ABLE partnership.

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Michigan VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

General: Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse, Michigan resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.

Income Limits (2025): Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.

Asset Limits: ~$155,356 (net worth limit).

MI Specifics: High veteran demand in urban/rural areas.

The Rivers Assisted Living

The Rivers Assisted Living is a Nursing Home in Michigan

The Rivers Assisted Living is a Nursing Home in Michigan

The Rivers Assisted Living

The Rivers Assisted Living is a Nursing Home in Michigan

The Rivers Assisted Living is a Nursing Home in Michigan

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Mix of rehab and long-term care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Care Services

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Inspection History

Inspection Reports

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans

1 Bedroom Apartment Model A1

1 Bedroom Apartment Model A

Studio Apartment Model B

2 Bedroom Apartment Model D

2 Bedroom Apartment Model D1

2 Bedroom Apartment Model D2

2 Bedroom Deluxe Apartment Model E

2 Bedroom Deluxe Apartment Model F

Private Suite Model A

1 Bedroom Deluxe Suite

Semi Private Suite

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Staffing Data

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Staff by Category

Contractor Analysis

Health Inspection History

Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for Michigan Seniors

MI Choice Waiver

Home Help Program

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

National Family Caregiver Support Program (NFCSP) Respite

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

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Community Spaces and Overall Environment

Services

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