Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (62% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 years.
Riverside Health Care Center is a 159-bed skilled nursing facility located at 5100 West Street NW in Covington, Georgia. Operated by Senior Care Holdings Inc., the Newton County property maintains a high 97% occupancy level and has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The facility coordinates 24-hour clinical nursing, short-term rehabilitation, and specialized medical programs.
State administrative logs from the Georgia Department of Community Health document persistent compliance challenges, with the property averaging 9.1 deficiencies annually over an eight-year tracking window. An April 3, 2025, recertification survey cited two deficiencies involving illegible medication labels, missing expiration dates across six medication carts, and an expired pneumococcal vaccine stored in a refrigerator.
A follow-up revisit on May 13, 2025, determined that these medication management and labeling failures persisted, revealing inadequate staff training and inconsistent internal audits. Historical records also note recurring infractions for incomplete resident self-administration assessments, care planning gaps, and employee fingerprint background check omissions. A subsequent July 3, 2025, reinspection verified that all prior medication and training tags were corrected, while a concurrent complaint audit concluded with a citations-per-inspection rate of zero.
On-site operations utilize a 24-hour staffing structure that delivers an average of three hours and 39 minutes of direct nursing care per resident daily. Specialized medical services incorporate intravenous therapy, pain management, wound care, PEG tube management, and outpatient dialysis. Residents also have access to physical, occupational, and speech therapies, alongside visiting podiatry, dental, vision, psychiatric, and audiology professionals.
Families investigating local skilled nursing or dementia care options must carefully weigh this high-occupancy facility’s history of recurring medication management and staff training infractions. This large-scale environment requires a resident’s sponsors to maintain close communication with the clinical team to ensure routine care plans and prescription safety protocols are actively followed. Prospective representatives are encouraged to schedule an on-site tour, request copies of recent pharmacy audit reports, and discuss ongoing staff training initiatives.
Riverside Health Care Center is administered by Ms. Starla Gleaton.
In Georgia, the Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division conducts unannounced inspections to ensure facilities adhere to state health and safety requirements.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
| 107 | 21 | This facility has 410% more total deficiencies than a typical Georgia nursing home (107 vs. GA avg 21).↑ 410% worse |
State average 3.4
Last Health inspection on Oct 2025
State average 16.6
State average 4.68
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
21 of 30 citations resulted from standard inspections; 3 of 30 resulted from complaint investigations; and 6 of 30 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
State average: 0.7
State average: 0.5
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
715 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 79 | 0 | 79 | 23,302 | 92 | 100% | 8.7 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 31 | 0 | 31 | 12,005 | 92 | 100% | 9.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 33 | 0 | 33 | 10,203 | 92 | 100% | 9.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,901 | 76 | 83% | 8.1 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 7 | 0 | 7 | 1,667 | 92 | 100% | 8 |
| Registered Nurse | 11 | 1 | 12 | 1,655 | 92 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,273 | 70 | 76% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 6 | 0 | 6 | 965 | 83 | 90% | 6.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 952 | 71 | 77% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 916 | 70 | 76% | 7.8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 899 | 73 | 79% | 8.2 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 802 | 67 | 73% | 6.7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 562 | 66 | 72% | 8.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 443 | 62 | 67% | 7.1 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 440 | 55 | 60% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 320 | 40 | 43% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 73 | 12 | 13% | 6.1 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 34 | 18 | 20% | 1.9 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
38% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
62% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Riverside Health Care Center from 2012–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (62% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 years.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Covington's city center to Riverside Health Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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GA AVG
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$38.9k
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#50 / 184 | 3.3
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3.3
GA AVG
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#48 / 184 | 2 | 93 | A+ |
23
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23
GA AVG
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#597 / 870 | Jeffrey Gopen | $13.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
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$13.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
$15.7M
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#57 / 179 | $9.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$9.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
$4.3M
Rank
#15 / 179 | 70.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
70.9%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
42.6%
Rank
#12 / 179 | 115022 | ||||
| Ridgecrest Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center | NH SNF | Columbus | 84
Facility
84
GA AVG
87
Rank
#314 / 664 |
46.4%
Facility
46.4%
GA AVG
79.3
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#147 / 155 | -42% | 4.55
Facility
4.55
GA AVG
3.56
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#22 / 183 | -50% | +28% | $0
Facility
$0
GA AVG
$38.9k
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#1 / 185 | 12
Facility
12
GA AVG
16.6
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#68 / 184 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
GA AVG
4.7
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#71 / 184 | - | 39 | - |
2
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2
GA AVG
39
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#826 / 870 | Donald Butler | $4.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$4.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#172 / 179 | $2.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$2.6MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
$4.3M
Rank
#144 / 179 | 59.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
59.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
42.6%
Rank
#6 / 179 | 115478 | ||||
| Stevens Park Health & Rehabilitation | NH | Augusta (Bonair) | 42
Facility
42
GA AVG
87
Rank
#552 / 664 |
95.2%
Facility
95.2%
GA AVG
79.3
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#16 / 155 | +20% | 4.21
Facility
4.21
GA AVG
3.56
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#30 / 183 | +69% | +18% | $0
Facility
$0
GA AVG
$38.9k
Rank
#1 / 185 | 3
Facility
3
GA AVG
16.6
Rank
#10 / 184 | 1.5
Facility
1.5
GA AVG
4.7
Rank
#12 / 184 | - | 40 | - |
26
Facility
26
GA AVG
39
Rank
#568 / 870 | Tina Lane | $4.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$4.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#171 / 179 | $2.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$2.9MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
$4.3M
Rank
#162 / 179 | 66%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
66%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
42.6%
Rank
#34 / 179 | 115294 | ||||
| Lenbrook | NH AL MC SNF | Ne Atlanta | 60
Facility
60
GA AVG
87
Rank
#447 / 664 |
81.7%
Facility
81.7%
GA AVG
79.3
Rank
#90 / 155 | +3% | 7.08
Facility
7.08
GA AVG
3.56
Rank
#2 / 183 | +38% | +99% | $0
Facility
$0
GA AVG
$38.9k
Rank
#1 / 185 | 2
Facility
2
GA AVG
16.6
Rank
#5 / 184 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
GA AVG
4.7
Rank
#15 / 184 | - | 49 | A+ |
57
Facility
57
GA AVG
39
Rank
#239 / 870 | Mark Kill | $38.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$38.2MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#3 / 179 | $21.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$21.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
$4.3M
Rank
#1 / 179 | 56%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
56%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
42.6%
Rank
#130 / 179 | 115296 | ||||
| Riverside Health Care Center | NH HOS RC SNF | Nw Covington | 159
Facility
159
GA AVG
87
Rank
#59 / 664 |
96.9%
Facility
96.9%
GA AVG
79.3
Rank
#6 / 155 | +22% | 3.65
Facility
3.65
GA AVG
3.56
Rank
#69 / 183 | -29% | +2% | $0
Facility
$0
GA AVG
$38.9k
Rank
#1 / 185 | 30
Facility
30
GA AVG
16.6
Rank
#155 / 184 | 6.0
Facility
6.0
GA AVG
4.7
Rank
#120 / 184 | 2 | 154 | - |
74
Facility
74
GA AVG
39
Rank
#52 / 870 | Senior Care Holdings Inc | $17.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$17.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
$15.7M
Rank
#19 / 179 | $7.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$7.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
$4.3M
Rank
#36 / 179 | 43.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
43.8%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
GA AVG
42.6%
Rank
#147 / 179 | 115375 |
Riverside Health Care Center has a walk score of 74. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Riverside Health Care Center's occupancy is 97%.
Riverside Health Care Center has been operating for approximately 11 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
No, Riverside Health Care Center has a no-pet policy.
The team at Riverside Health Care Center can be reached at Starla.Gleaton@riversidehc.com.
Riverside Health Care Center is registered as a for-profit in GA.
Ms STARLA GLEATON is the administrator of Riverside Health Care Center.
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