Riverside Health and Rehabilitation
101 Old Talbotton Rd · Thomaston, GA · 30286 · 7066478161
73 certified beds Non profit - Other Chain: Ethica Health
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The complete Safety Report — $19
Everything on this page plus the full citation-by-citation history with inspector findings, the complete penalty record, staffing vs benchmarks, side-by-side nearby comparisons, and the printable tour checklist. One PDF, emailed in minutes, yours to keep and share with family.
Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.25 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.36 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.25 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.95 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 35% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
-
Potential for harm · D February 15, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D February 15, 2026
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 6, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · F February 15, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 6, 2026 · Infection Control
-
Potential for harm · D November 15, 2024
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected December 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D November 15, 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 December 30, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
-
Potential for harm · D November 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 30, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
-
Potential for harm · D November 15, 2024 · 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 December 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · F November 15, 2024 · found via complaint
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 December 30, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · D November 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 30, 2024 · Infection Control
-
Actual harm · G December 30, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 17, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D December 30, 2022
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 February 17, 2023 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · E December 30, 2022
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected February 17, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · E December 30, 2022
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 17, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · E December 30, 2022
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected February 17, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
-
Potential for harm · E December 30, 2022
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 17, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Family & resident reviews — a separate signal, never mixed into the score
No approved reviews yet. If your family has experience with this facility, yours could be the review that helps the next family decide.
Sign in to share your family's experience — reviews are moderated and never affect the Safety Score.
Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115353 · certified since March 27, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.