Riverdale Center for Nursing and Healing
315 Upper Riverdale Road · Riverdale, GA · 30274 · 7709911050
152 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Empire Care Centers
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.53 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.43 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.11 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 54% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $10,050 |
Inspection citations (31 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 15, 2026
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 15, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 15, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 15, 2026
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 15, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 15, 2026 · found via complaint
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 15, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected June 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected June 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 8, 2024 · found via complaint
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 June 29, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected June 29, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected June 29, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 29, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected June 29, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected June 29, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F November 9, 2023
Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
Corrected December 18, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 9, 2023
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected December 18, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 9, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 18, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 9, 2023
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected December 18, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 8, 2024 | Fine | $5,025 |
| February 8, 2024 | Fine | $5,025 |
| February 8, 2024 | Payment Denial | 52 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115144 · certified since October 1, 1980. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.