Riverview Health & Rehab Center

Nursing Home
Overview of Riverview Health & Rehab Center

Riverview Health and Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing community in Savannah, Georgia. It prides itself as the largest facility in Chatham County with 190 beds in their private and semi-private rooms. Operating since 1961, it has established itself as a reputable and effective provider of opportunities for seniors to gain independence and live actively. With a broad spectrum of specialized services, residents get to experience unrivaled care as their unique needs are addressed. Included in their clinical services are IV therapy, wound care, comprehensive therapy services (physical, occupational, speech, and pet), and hospice, palliative, and respite care– to name a few.
To achieve the best quality of life for all its residents, Riverview puts compassion at the core of its services. On top of the medical support available in this facility, the picturesque setting of the establishment nurtures the total well-being of its residents as they recover in a beautiful and comfortable environment.

Managed by Jordan Russell

Administrator

Jordan Russell, MHA, LNHA, ALCA, PCHA, CDP, serves as the Administrator at Riverview Health & Rehab Center. He leads the community with a strong professional background and dedication to quality care and resident well-being.

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
Georgia average: 2.6/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
1/5
Georgia average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
1/5
Georgia average: 2.3/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
2/5
Georgia average: 2.8/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
2h 49m per day

This home provides 21% less nursing time per resident than the state average.

Georgia average: 3h 33m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 13m per day 30m per day 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day. 1h 2m per day 56m per day 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 1h 46m per day 2h 9m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 2h 28m per day 3h 6m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 3m per day 3m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 3m per day 20m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 190

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Georgia average
Occupancy rate 81.1%
Residents per day (avg) 156
Occupancy rate
81.1%
Residents per day (avg)
156

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

14% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 18 days

Private pay

32% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 24 days

Medicaid

54% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$19.9M
Surplus of revenue
$77.7K
Voluntary non-profit home Other
Home revenue
$19,853,320.00
Surplus of revenue
$77,664.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$8.6M
43.3% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$11.2M
Total costs $19.8M
Bed community size
190-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Years in operation
8 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 5 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy Rate
75%
Occupied Beds
143 of 190
Percentage of available beds currently in use by residents.
License Status
SNF/NF DUAL CERT
Facility Type
NURSING HOME
License Date
March 22, 2018

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 115641
County: CHATHAM

Ownership & operating entity

Riverview Health & Rehab Center is administrated by Mr JORDAN RUSSELL.

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Admissions, Physicians Resource, Process, Payor Options, Tours, About Us, Leadership/Staff, Riverview Difference, Core Values, Accreditation, Testimonials, Our Facility, COVID-19 Info, Healthcare Services, Rehab Services, Careers, Blog, Events Calendar
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Inspection History

In Georgia, the Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division conducts unannounced inspections to ensure facilities adhere to state health and safety requirements.

46 visits/inspections

Latest inspection

Date:April 2, 2025
Type:Other

44 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

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Places of interest near Riverview Health & Rehab Center

Address 5.6 miles from city center — 0.92 miles to nearest hospital (Behavioral Health & Development)

Address 6711 La Roche Ave, Savannah, GA 31406

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

163
Total Staff
127
Employees
36
Contractors
60,693
Total Hours (Quarter)
74
Avg Staff/Day
9
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse510.5 No
Licensed Practical Nurse2710 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant579.6 No
Staff by Category
Administration
3 staff
8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
97 staff
9.8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
5 staff
8.5hs shift avg
Therapy Services
45 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
5 staff
6.5hs shift avg
Dietary Services
4 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Other Services
4 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
12.9%
of total hours from contractors
7,821 contractor hours this quarter
Licensed Practical Nurse: 8 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 5 Speech Language Pathologist: 6 Physical Therapist: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 6 Physical Therapy Assistant: 7
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant5705722,93591100%9.6
Licensed Practical Nurse1982712,99391100%10
Physical Therapist201217,58891100%8.2
Medication Aide/Technician4042,44691100%9
RN Director of Nursing4042,4018189%10.6
Registered Nurse5051,8677886%10.5
Clinical Nurse Specialist5051,8148189%8.5
Qualified Social Worker0551,0917279%6.5
Occupational Therapy Aide2021,0166571%8
Speech Language Pathologist0661,0007481%6.9
Other Dietary Services Staff2029047785%7.1
Administrator2027286571%8
Dental Services Staff2026485763%8
Physical Therapy Aide0336006774%4.9
Mental Health Service Worker2025686066%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician0665297684%5.4
Dietitian2025246470%8
Physical Therapy Assistant0775226774%6.1
Medical Director1015206571%8

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 2

Georgia average 3.4


Last Health inspection on Feb 2025

Total health citations 18
Citations per inspection
9

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

12 of 18 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 6 of 18 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 5
614% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.7


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.5

5 critical citations More info Georgia average: 0.7

0 serious citations More info Georgia average: 0.5

13 moderate citations More info Georgia average: 15.2

0 minor citations More info Georgia average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect critical citation Feb 12, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect critical citation Feb 12, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect critical citation Feb 12, 2025
Corrected

Administration critical citation Feb 12, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
160 Total Residents
Medicare 31 (19.4%)
Medicaid 99 (61.9%)
Private Pay/Other 30 (18.8%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Member 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. 12.3
20% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 10.3

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 20.2
16% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 17.4

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 17.0%
In line with Georgia average

Georgia average: 16.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 22.0%
13% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 19.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 21.5%
34% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 16.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 6.3%
97% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 3.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 9.5%
50% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.3%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.6%
In line with Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.5%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.6%
10% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 6.0%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 3.5%
61% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 8.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 13.7%
29% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 19.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 83.1%
9% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 91.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 89.3%
6% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 95.0%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.01
54% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.18

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.99
50% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 1.97

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 75.8%
6% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 80.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 3.8%
70% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 65.9%
16% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 78.2%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 17.6%
27% better than Georgia average

Georgia average: 24.2%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 14.7%
20% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 12.2%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.9%
22% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 46.2%
14% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 44.5%
12% worse than Georgia average

Georgia average: 50.6%

Penalties and fines

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)

Total fines amount $93K
131% higher than Georgia average

Georgia average: $40K

Number of fines 1
51% fewer fines than Georgia average

Georgia average: 2.1

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 1
252% more payment denials than Georgia average

Georgia average: 0.3

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $93K
Georgia average $40K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Feb 12, 2025
$93K
Payment Denial Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. Feb 12, 2025
5 days

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Community Care Services Program

Georgia Medicaid CCSP

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

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

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

High rural demand; waitlists possible.

Respite Care Program

Georgia NFCSP Respite

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

No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Not applicable.

Focus on metro and rural balance.

Home and Community Services (HCS)

Georgia Home and Community Services (Non-Medicaid)

Age 60+, Georgia resident, functionally impaired, at risk of nursing home placement.

No strict limit; prioritizes ~$41,000/year; cost-sharing for higher incomes.

Not specified; need-based.

Non-Medicaid; AAA-managed.

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Georgia Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicare Part A/B.

~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI).

$9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).

Three tiers; entitlement benefit.

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

Georgia Medicaid PACE

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

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

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited areas (e.g., Macon, Augusta).

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Georgia SCSEP (Federally Funded, State-Administered)

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Georgia resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL).

Not specified; income-focused.

~1,200 slots; prioritizes veterans, rural residents.

SOURCE (Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment)

Georgia Medicaid SOURCE Program

Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, Medicaid-eligible, frail but not necessarily nursing home-level.

~$914/month (SSI level); QIT allowed.

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Enhanced primary care model; statewide via 12 sites.

Optional State Supplementation (OSS)

Georgia Optional State Supplementation

Age 65+ or disabled, Georgia resident, in approved facility, low-income/SSI recipient.

~$1,004/month (including SSI).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

~$20-$489/month based on facility type.

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