Savannah, GA

Riverview Health & Rehab Ctr

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with Special Focus status with abuse icon flag with $92,794 in total fines with 9 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

6711 Laroche Avenue, Savannah, GA

(912) 354-8225

Compare this facility

Overall

1 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

1 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

1 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

284

Certified beds

Average residents

162

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1989-12-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.21

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.49 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

1.04

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.93 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

1.77

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.15 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.02

All reported nurse hours · state 3.57 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.25

RN + LPN hours · state 1.42 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

2.47

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.09 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.06

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.33 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.06

Reported PT staffing · state 0.06 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.19

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

2.73

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.51

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

50%

Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

53%

Annual nurse turnover · state 47% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

12,559

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

11.70

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9810

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

0

Baseline 21.13% · Performance 22.51% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

0

Baseline 7.56% · Performance 9.34% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

4.68

Baseline 57.94% · Performance 44.55% · Measure score 4.68 · Achievement 4.68 · Improvement 3.54

Adjusted total nurse staffing

0

Baseline 3.51 hours · Performance 3.01 hours · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure	Facility	National	Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission	12.69%	10.72% 2 pts worse	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 158 · Observed rate 16.46% · Lower 95% interval 9.4%
Discharge to community	44.53%	50.57% 6 pts worse	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 148 · Observed rate 35.81% · Lower 95% interval 34.16%
Medicare spending per beneficiary	1.07	1.02 0.1 pts worse
Drug regimen review with follow-up	100%	95.27% 4.7 pts better	Numerator 106 · Denominator 106
Falls with major injury	0.94%	0.77% 0.2 pts worse	Numerator 1 · Denominator 106
Discharge self-care score	46.15%	53.69% 7.5 pts worse	Numerator 36 · Denominator 78
Discharge mobility score	41.03%	50.94% 9.9 pts worse	Numerator 32 · Denominator 78
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened	2.83%	2.29% 0.5 pts worse	Numerator 3 · Denominator 106 · Adjusted rate 2.46%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization	9.34%	7.12% 2.2 pts worse	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 97 · Observed rate 12.37% · Lower 95% interval 5.87%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage	0.51%	8.2% 7.7 pts worse	Numerator 1 · Denominator 196
Staff flu vaccination coverage	36.63%	42% 5.4 pts worse	Numerator 74 · Denominator 202
Discharge function score	46.15%	56.45% 10.3 pts worse	Numerator 36 · Denominator 78
Transfer of health information to provider	92.16%	95.95% 3.8 pts worse	Numerator 47 · Denominator 51
Transfer of health information to patient	Not Available	96.28%	Numerator Not Available · Denominator 13 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date	20.75%	25.2% 4.4 pts worse	Numerator 11 · Denominator 53

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.0	2.2 1.2 pts better	1.9 0.9 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.0 · Observed 1.0 · Expected 1.9 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.0	2.0 1 pts better	1.8 0.8 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.0 · Observed 1.0 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	82.6%	91.2% 8.6 pts worse	93.4% 10.8 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 81.1% · Q2 80.2% · Q3 85.0% · Q4 84.3% · 4Q avg 82.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	89.3%	95.0% 5.7 pts worse	95.5% 6.2 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 89.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	5.3%	3.2% 2.1 pts worse	3.3% 2 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.3% · Q2 6.1% · Q3 6.3% · Q4 3.6% · 4Q avg 5.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	4.3%	9.6% 5.3 pts better	11.4% 7.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.8% · Q2 2.5% · Q3 9.8% · Q4 4.1% · 4Q avg 4.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	8.5%	5.9% 2.6 pts worse	5.4% 3.1 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.6% · Q2 9.4% · Q3 7.3% · Q4 10.5% · 4Q avg 8.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	22.1%	20.7% 1.4 pts worse	19.6% 2.5 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 27.0% · Q2 21.7% · Q3 19.8% · Q4 19.7% · 4Q avg 22.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	11.4%	21.4% 10 pts better	16.7% 5.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 13.7% · Q2 10.8% · Q3 9.4% · Q4 11.3% · 4Q avg 11.4% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	21.3%	17.9% 3.4 pts worse	16.3% 5 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 30.2% · Q2 26.5% · Q3 12.3% · Q4 17.2% · 4Q avg 21.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	16.4%	16.2% 0.2 pts worse	14.9% 1.5 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.5% · Q2 20.9% · Q3 13.5% · Q4 15.5% · 4Q avg 16.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	1.1%	1.1% About the same	1.0% 0.1 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.2% · Q2 0.6% · Q3 1.3% · Q4 1.3% · 4Q avg 1.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	2.1%	2.5% 0.4 pts better	1.7% 0.4 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.3% · Q2 2.3% · Q3 1.6% · Q4 2.2% · 4Q avg 2.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	21.7%	16.1% 5.6 pts worse	19.8% 1.9 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 23.1% · Q2 19.5% · Q3 20.8% · Q4 23.1% · 4Q avg 21.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	8.7%	6.2% 2.5 pts worse	5.1% 3.6 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.3% · Q2 11.3% · Q3 10.2% · Q4 6.3% · 4Q avg 8.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	78.2%	80.4% 2.2 pts worse	81.7% 3.5 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 70.0% · Q2 73.7% · Q3 80.8% · Q4 84.9% · 4Q avg 78.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	14.7%	12.2% 2.5 pts worse	12.0% 2.7 pts worse	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 14.7% · Observed 13.9% · Expected 10.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	2.6%	2.2% 0.4 pts worse	1.6% 1 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.2% · Q2 4.1% · Q3 2.2% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	65.9%	78.2% 12.3 pts worse	79.7% 13.8 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 65.9%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	17.6%	24.2% 6.6 pts better	23.9% 6.3 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 17.6% · Observed 17.7% · Expected 24.0% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-02-12 · Fire 2025-02-12

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2022-09-08 · Fire 2022-09-08

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2019-09-19 · Fire 2019-09-19

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-12

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-03-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-12

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-03-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-08

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-10-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-08

K781 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Corrected 2022-10-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-08

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2022-10-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-08

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2022-10-23

Inspection history

Recent health citations

K · Immediate jeopardy 2025-02-12

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-03-20

K · Immediate jeopardy 2025-02-12

F835 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Corrected 2025-03-20

J · Immediate jeopardy 2025-02-12

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2025-03-20

J · Immediate jeopardy 2025-02-12

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2025-03-20

J · Immediate jeopardy 2025-02-12

F740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Corrected 2025-03-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-12

F727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

Corrected 2025-03-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-12

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-03-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-12

F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Corrected 2025-03-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-12

F676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Corrected 2025-03-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-08

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2022-10-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-08

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2022-10-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-08

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2022-10-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-08

F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2022-10-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-08

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2022-10-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-08

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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 2022-10-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-08

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2022-10-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-08

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2022-10-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-08

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2022-10-23

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$92,794 2025-02-12

Fine

Fine · fine $92,794

Fine

$0 2025-02-12

Payment Denial

Payment Denial · denial start 2025-03-15 · 5 days

5 day denial