Riverside Health and Rehab
2375 Baker Hosp Blvd · Charleston, SC · 29405 · 8437442750
160 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Fundamental Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Federal penalties on record: $10,845 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.26 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.84 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.84 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.26 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.61 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 53% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $27,788 |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · F April 21, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 21, 2026
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected April 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 15, 2025
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 15, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C April 15, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected November 7, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J November 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · K March 15, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 15, 2024
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected April 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 15, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected April 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 15, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected April 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 15, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 15, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 15, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 15, 2024
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected April 12, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 15, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected April 12, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 15, 2024
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 April 12, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| November 19, 2024 | Fine | $5,422 |
| November 19, 2024 | Fine | $5,423 |
| March 15, 2024 | Fine | $16,943 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 425082 · certified since September 1, 1979. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.