Riverside Nursing Centre

415 Friant Street · Grand Haven, MI · 49417 · 6168424120

34 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Atrium Centers

Why this verdict

  • Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 14
Serious harm & abuse 20% 94
Staffing 20% 68
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 28
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.573.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.760.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.16≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year59%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (53 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D April 20, 2026 · found via complaint

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected May 11, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D April 20, 2026 · found via complaint

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected May 11, 2026 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026

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

    Corrected March 18, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E February 12, 2026

    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 March 18, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E February 12, 2026

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Corrected March 18, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Corrected March 18, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Corrected March 18, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E February 12, 2026

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Corrected March 19, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E February 12, 2026

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected March 18, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected March 18, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E February 12, 2026

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Corrected March 18, 2026 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E February 12, 2026

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Corrected March 18, 2026 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E February 12, 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 May 4, 2026 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E February 12, 2026

    Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

    Corrected May 4, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected March 18, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · F February 12, 2026

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected May 4, 2026 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · F February 12, 2026

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Corrected May 4, 2026 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · E February 12, 2026 · found via complaint

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected March 18, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E February 12, 2026 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected March 18, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Actual harm · G July 11, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected August 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F July 11, 2025 · found via complaint

    Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

    Corrected August 8, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D July 11, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected August 8, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D July 11, 2025 · found via complaint

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected August 8, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D July 11, 2025 · found via complaint

    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

    Corrected August 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E July 11, 2025 · found via complaint

    Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

    Corrected August 8, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 235535 · certified since August 1, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.