River City Center

Nursing Home
Overview of River City Center
River City Center is a skilled nursing facility located in Jacksonville, Florida. It provides long-term care and short-stay rehabilitation services to meet the healthcare needs of the community. The facility emphasizes personalized care and support to help residents regain their independence.
(256) 355-6911

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
1/5
Alabama average: 2.9/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
1/5
Alabama average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Alabama average: 3.5/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5
Alabama average: 3.0/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 35m per day

This home provides 18% less nursing time per resident than the state average.

Alabama average: 4h 22m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 183

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Alabama average
Occupancy rate 82.9%
Residents per day (avg) 153
Occupancy rate
82.9%
Residents per day (avg)
153

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

29% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 months

Private pay

45% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 months

Medicaid

26% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$20.4M
Profit
$662.9K
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$20,417,028.00
Profit
$662,949.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.0M
29.2% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$13.8M
Total costs $19.8M
Bed community size
183-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

About this community

License Status
Regular
Facility Type
Nursing Home

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 015113
County: Morgan

Ownership & operating entity

River City Center is administrated by Joseph Dunavant.

Profit status: Limited Liability Company

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

All Levels of Care

Long-Term Care
Short-Stay Rehabilitation

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Long-Term Care, Short-Stay Rehabilitation

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Address 3.7 miles from city center

Address Decatur, AL 35601

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

167
Total Staff
131
Employees
36
Contractors
52,795
Total Hours (Quarter)
68
Avg Staff/Day
8.5
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse189.9 No
Licensed Practical Nurse349.2 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant698.8 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
4.8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
121 staff
9.1hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
6 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
20 staff
6.8hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
3 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Social Services
5 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Dietary Services
7 staff
5.5hs shift avg
Other Services
3 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
14.5%
of total hours from contractors
7,635 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 11 Licensed Practical Nurse: 19 Occupational Therapy Aide: 2 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 3
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant58116923,11291100%8.8
Licensed Practical Nurse15193411,01691100%9.2
Registered Nurse180187,80391100%9.9
Other Dietary Services Staff7071,5799099%5.5
Mental Health Service Worker3031,4346875%8.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist5051,2636673%7.9
Speech Language Pathologist4041,2406774%7
Physical Therapy Aide6061,1707380%7
Qualified Social Worker4047476774%6.2
Physical Therapy Assistant2026716875%6.7
Nurse Practitioner1015046369%8
Administrator1014806066%8
Occupational Therapy Aide0224615864%7.9
Other Social Services Staff1014365763%7.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician3033826673%5.8
Qualified Activities Professional2023624651%6.8
Occupational Therapy Assistant033852224%3.7
Medical Director011505055%1
Other Activities Staff101111%0.5

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

Alabama average 2.9


Last Health inspection on Apr 2021

Total health citations 12
Citations per inspection
4

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 12 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 0.7


Serious Health citations More info 1
400% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 0.2

0 critical citations More info Alabama average: 0.7

1 serious citation More info Alabama average: 0.2

10 moderate citations More info Alabama average: 9.1

1 minor citation More info Alabama average: 0.4
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation Apr 29, 2021
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Apr 29, 2021
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Apr 29, 2021
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Apr 29, 2021
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: GENESIS HCC
Resident Census by Payment Source
134 Total Residents
Medicare 17 (12.7%)
Medicaid 109 (81.3%)
Private Pay/Other 8 (6%)
Specialized Care Beds
49 Total Specialty Beds
26.8% of Bed Capacity
49
Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds
26.8%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Nurse Aide Training
Family Engagement

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

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 9.6
8% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 8.9

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 16.5
14% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 14.5

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 15.6%
12% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 13.9%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 15.6%
In line with Alabama average

Alabama average: 16.1%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 18.2%
34% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 13.6%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.6%
22% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 3.4%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 8.1%
37% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 5.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.1%
60% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.0%
11% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 5.4%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 2.1%
68% worse than Alabama average

Alabama average: 1.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 16.8%
19% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 20.7%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.2%
7% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 99.3%
5% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 94.8%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 83.2%
In line with Alabama average

Alabama average: 83.7%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.5%
27% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 2.1%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 90.8%
13% better than Alabama average

Alabama average: 80.3%

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Elderly and Disabled Waiver

Alabama Medicaid E&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Alabama resident, Medicaid-eligible, requires nursing home-level care but can live in community with support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple) (excludes home, car).

Must be assessed by a nurse for nursing home-level care need.

Alabama Respite for Caregivers Program

Alabama Respite (via NFCSP)

Caregiver of someone 60+ (or with dementia), Alabama resident.

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Focus on rural caregivers; limited funding.

SenioRx Prescription Assistance Program

AL SenioRx

Age 55+, Alabama resident, chronic illness requiring daily medication, not fully covered by other drug plans.

~$3,000/month (individual, varies by AAA).

Not strictly enforced; income-focused.

High ROI; saved $43.5M for 6,825 participants in FY 2022.

Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP)

AL WAP

Age 60+ priority, Alabama resident, own or rent home, low-income status.

~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).

Not applicable; income-driven.

Prioritizes seniors and disabled; limited annual funding.

Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly

AL Section 202

Age 62+, Alabama resident, very low income, able to live independently with support.

~$1,500/month (50% of area median income, individual, varies by county).

$10,000 (individual, excludes home if owned).

High demand in urban areas like Birmingham; limited units statewide.

Alabama CARES Program

AL CARES

Caregivers of Alabama residents aged 60+ needing assistance with 3+ daily activities; no age limit for caregivers.

No strict limit; cost-sharing based on recipient’s income (e.g., ~$2,500/month threshold).

Not applicable; focus on need.

Prioritizes caregivers with greatest economic/social need; complements respite programs like AL Lifespan Respite.

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