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

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.21

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

1.04

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

1.77

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

2.47

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

50%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

53%

Annual nurse turnover

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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	21.3%	17.9% 3.4 pts worse	16.3% 5 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

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