nursing home in Thomaston, GA
Riverside Health and Rehabilitation
101 Old Talbotton Rd, Thomaston, GA 30286 · (706) 647-8161
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★4
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Riverside Health and Rehabilitation at a glance
Riverside Health and Rehabilitation is a 73-bed non-profit nursing home in Thomaston, Georgia (Upson County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the Georgia average of 2.7.
Residents receive about 3.4 hours of nursing care per day (0.2 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.6 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (February 15, 2026) found 3 health citations. The Georgia average is 5.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 41.3% per year (state average 46%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Other
- Beds
- 73
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Ethica Health
- Medicare-certified since
- March 27, 1989
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Upson County
- CMS Certification Number
- 115353
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Average |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.3 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Average |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3.1 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.39 hrs | 3.56 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.24 hrs | 0.50 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.30 hrs | 2.14 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.04 hrs | 3.10 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 41.3% | 46% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 20% | 44.5% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 3 | 5 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 27 | 50.6 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $12,749 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 73 | 111 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 70 | 90 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 95.9% | 81.7% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 3% | 3.2% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 3.3% | 5.6% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 26% | 19.9% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.5% | 2.5% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 1.6% | 0.9% | 0.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 17.6% | 15.3% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 11.1% | 15.2% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 5% | 5.6% | 5.2% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 1.4% | 11.3% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 33.3% | 20.5% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 18% | 15.8% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 97.2% | 95% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.3% | 91.4% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Georgia avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0% | 2.6% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 95.8% | 78.4% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 90.3% | 80.3% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 15 health deficiencies and 3 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 15, 2026 Fire safety | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0311 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 31, 2026 |
| February 15, 2026 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 31, 2026 |
| February 15, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 6, 2026 |
| February 15, 2026 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 6, 2026 |
| February 15, 2026 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 6, 2026 |
| November 15, 2024 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 30, 2024 |
| November 15, 2024 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected December 30, 2024 |
| November 15, 2024 Standard | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0661 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 30, 2024 |
| November 15, 2024 Complaint | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 30, 2024 |
| November 15, 2024 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 30, 2024 |
| November 15, 2024 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 30, 2024 |
| November 15, 2024 Complaint | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 30, 2024 |
| December 30, 2022 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected February 17, 2023 |
| December 30, 2022 Standard | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 17, 2023 |
| December 30, 2022 Standard | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0725 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 17, 2023 |
| December 30, 2022 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 17, 2023 |
| December 30, 2022 Standard | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0676 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 17, 2023 |
| December 30, 2022 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 17, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLAY, TAMMY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2025 |
| CLINICAL SERVICES INC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2025 |
| SATCHELL, MICHAEL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
| HEALTH SCHOLARSHIPS INC Organization | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2003 |
| COMMUNITY HEALTH SYSTEMS INC Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2003 |
| SHEFFIELD, KIMBERLY Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2025 |
| CABLE, PAUL Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/14/2003 |
| DENNIS, KATHRYN Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/17/2015 |
| NICHOLS, JOSEPH Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/19/2024 |
| PITTMAN, JACQUELINE Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2026 |
| ROLLINS, RONNIE Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/14/2003 |
| WALL, JOSEPH Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/14/2003 |
| WARNOCK, RALPH Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/23/2020 |
| CLAY, TAMMY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/05/2021 |
| CLINICAL SERVICES INC Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2007 |
| PENNYMAN, TAMECHIA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/14/2023 |
| PITTMAN, JACQUELINE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2026 |
| SATCHELL, MICHAEL Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2025 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Riverside Health and Rehabilitation's rating?
Riverside Health and Rehabilitation has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Georgia nursing homes is 2.7 stars.
How many inspection citations did Riverside Health and Rehabilitation receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 3 citations, compared with a Georgia average of 5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Riverside Health and Rehabilitation accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Riverside Health and Rehabilitation?
It is non profit - other and part of Ethica Health. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Riverside Health and Rehabilitation and how do I contact it?
Riverside Health and Rehabilitation is at 101 Old Talbotton Rd, Thomaston, GA 30286. Phone: (706) 647-8161.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.