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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 161st out of 190 homes in Georgia. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 13m per day | ▼ 57% State avg: 30m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 1h 2m per day | ▲ 11% State avg: 56m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 1h 46m per day | ▼ 18% State avg: 2h 9m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 2h 28m per day | ▼ 20% State avg: 3h 6m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 3m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 3m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 3m per day | ▼ 85% State avg: 20m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Similar to the Georgia average: 78.1%Riverview Health & Rehab Center is administrated by Jordan Russell.
In Georgia, the Department of Community Health, Healthcare Facility Regulation Division conducts unannounced inspections to ensure facilities adhere to state health and safety requirements.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Georgia state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 69 | 21 | This facility has 229% more total deficiencies than a typical Georgia nursing home (69 vs. GA avg 21).↑ 229% worse |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2017.
| 7.7 | 2.3 | This facility has 235% more deficiencies per year than a typical Georgia nursing home (7.7 vs. GA avg 2.3).↑ 235% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1.5 | 2.1 | This facility has 29% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Georgia nursing home (1.5 vs. GA avg 2.1).↓ 29% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | GA Average | vs. GA Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 46 | 10 | This facility has 360% more total inspections than a typical Georgia nursing home (46 vs. GA avg 10).↑ 360% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on April 2, 2025, found no deficiencies and confirmed correction of prior issues. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of deficiencies related primarily to resident abuse protections, medication management, behavioral health services, and staffing, including an Immediate Jeopardy finding in February 2025. Prior reports also noted fire safety system issues and care plan implementation problems, with some substantiated complaints mostly involving abuse and neglect concerns. Complaint investigations in recent years were largely unsubstantiated, with no enforcement actions or fines listed in the available reports. The facility appears to have made significant improvements following the February 2025 survey, as all cited deficiencies were corrected by the most recent revisit.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsGeorgia average 3.4
Last Health inspection on Feb 2025
Georgia average 16.6
Georgia average 4.68
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).
614% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 0.7
100% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 0.5
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
33% worse than Georgia average
5% better than Georgia average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.8 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.8 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.4 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
8,256 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 52 | 0 | 52 | 26,187 | 92 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 21 | 7 | 28 | 13,136 | 92 | 100% | 9.8 |
| Physical Therapist | 21 | 1 | 22 | 9,042 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,845 | 84 | 91% | 10.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,679 | 78 | 85% | 8.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,343 | 81 | 88% | 10.8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 7 | 7 | 1,272 | 75 | 82% | 6.4 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,070 | 77 | 84% | 7.9 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,056 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,056 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,032 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 949 | 81 | 88% | 7.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 4 | 4 | 870 | 73 | 79% | 6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 7 | 7 | 725 | 77 | 84% | 5.4 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 3 | 3 | 602 | 72 | 78% | 5 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 567 | 70 | 76% | 8.1 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 5 | 5 | 542 | 73 | 79% | 5.3 |
| Medical Director | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
Includes penalties issued in 2025
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)
131% higher than Georgia averageGeorgia average: $40K
51% fewer fines than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 2.1
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
1
252% more payment denials than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 0.3
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
2 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 12, 2025
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Feb 12, 2025Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
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 averageGeorgia average: 10.3
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
20.2
16% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 17.4
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
17.0%
In line with Georgia averageGeorgia average: 16.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
22.0%
13% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 19.4%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
21.5%
34% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 16.1%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
6.3%
97% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 3.2%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
9.5%
50% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 6.3%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.6%
In line with Georgia averageGeorgia average: 2.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
6.6%
10% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 6.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.5%
61% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 8.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
13.7%
29% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 19.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
83.1%
9% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 91.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
89.3%
6% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 95.0%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.01
54% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 2.18
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.99
50% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 1.97
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
75.8%
6% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 80.6%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
3.8%
70% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 2.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
65.9%
16% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 78.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
17.6%
27% better than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 24.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
14.7%
20% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 12.2%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.9%
22% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
46.2%
14% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
44.5%
12% worse than Georgia averageGeorgia average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
14% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
32% of new residents, often for short stays.
54% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
160Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Riverview Health & Rehab Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #13 / 185Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 13th out of 185 homes in Georgia. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Georgia average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
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.
5.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Savannah's city center to Riverview Health & Rehab Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.92 miles to nearest hospital (Behavioral Health & Development)
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NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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Riverview Health & Rehab Center is in the La Roche Avenue neighborhood of Savannah.
Riverview Health & Rehab Center has a walk score of 5. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Riverview Health & Rehab Center's occupancy is 75%.
The team at Riverview Health & Rehab Center can be reached at [email protected].
Jordan Russell is the administrator of Riverview Health & Rehab Center.
Riverview Health & Rehab Center has 190 beds.
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