6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Riverdale, GA
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $10,050 in total fines with 6 recent health deficiencies
315 Upper Riverdale Road, Riverdale, GA
(770) 991-1050
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
152
Certified beds
Average residents
139
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Empire Care Centers
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1980-10-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.38
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.12
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.96
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.02
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
50%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
54%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.8 |
2.2
0.4 pts better
|
1.9
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.3 |
2.0
0.7 pts better
|
1.8
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 87.1% |
91.2%
4.1 pts worse
|
93.4%
6.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.4% |
95.0%
3.4 pts better
|
95.5%
2.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.8% |
3.2%
1.4 pts better
|
3.3%
1.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 24.8% |
9.6%
15.2 pts worse
|
11.4%
13.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.0% |
5.9%
0.1 pts worse
|
5.4%
0.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 6.0% |
20.7%
14.7 pts better
|
19.6%
13.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 10.0% |
21.4%
11.4 pts better
|
16.7%
6.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 12.2% |
17.9%
5.7 pts better
|
16.3%
4.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 13.1% |
16.2%
3.1 pts better
|
14.9%
1.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.9% |
1.1%
0.2 pts better
|
1.0%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.7% |
2.5%
1.8 pts better
|
1.7%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 28.6% |
16.1%
12.5 pts worse
|
19.8%
8.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.9% |
6.2%
0.3 pts better
|
5.1%
0.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 88.3% |
80.4%
7.9 pts better
|
81.7%
6.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 8.7% |
12.2%
3.5 pts better
|
12.0%
3.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 3.0% |
2.2%
0.8 pts worse
|
1.6%
1.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 89.7% |
78.2%
11.5 pts better
|
79.7%
10 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 36.1% |
24.2%
11.9 pts worse
|
23.9%
12.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (4 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-01-02
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2024-01-02
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-01-02
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-01-02
Fire Safety
Have proper openings in smoke barrier doors.
Corrected 2024-01-02
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2024-01-02
Inspection history
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-04-18
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-04-18
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-04-18
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-04-18
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-04-18
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-04-18
Health
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected 2024-06-29
Health
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected 2024-06-29
Health
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected 2024-06-29
Health
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2024-06-29
Health
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected 2024-06-29
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-06-29
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2024-06-29
Health
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected 2024-06-29
Health
Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
Corrected 2023-12-18
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-12-18
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-12-18
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2023-12-18
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2023-12-18
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-12-18
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2023-12-18
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-12-18
Health
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2023-12-18
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2023-12-18
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2022-04-17
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2022-04-17
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2022-04-17
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-04-17
Health
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected 2022-04-17
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2022-04-17
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2022-04-17
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2022-04-17
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $5,025
Fine
Fine · fine $5,025
Fine
Payment Denial · denial start 2024-05-08 · 52 days
52 day denial
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Contracted Managing Employee · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
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