Riverview Health & Rehab Ctr
6711 Laroche Avenue · Savannah, GA · 31406 · 9123548225
284 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $92,794 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
5 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
3 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$92,794 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.24 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.08 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.24 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.59 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 48% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $92,794 |
Inspection citations (27 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2026
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected May 14, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 14, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 14, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 18, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 14, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2026
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 14, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 14, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 18, 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 14, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2026
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected May 14, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D March 18, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 14, 2026 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 12, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K February 12, 2025
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected March 20, 2025 · Administration
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Immediate jeopardy · K February 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected March 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 12, 2025
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 March 20, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected March 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected March 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 12, 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 March 20, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 8, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 23, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 8, 2022
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected October 23, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 8, 2022
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 October 23, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 8, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 23, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 8, 2022
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected October 23, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 8, 2022
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 October 23, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F September 8, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 23, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 12, 2025 | Fine | $92,794 |
| February 12, 2025 | Payment Denial | 5 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 115641 · certified since December 1, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.