nursing home in St. Louis, MI

Riverside Healthcare Center

1149 West Monroe Road, St. Louis, MI 48880 · (989) 681-3852

★★★★★2
Below average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★2
  • Staffing★★★★★3
  • Quality measures★★★★★2

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Riverside Healthcare Center at a glance

Riverside Healthcare Center is a 39-bed for-profit nursing home in St. Louis, Michigan (Gratiot County).

CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the Michigan average of 3.1.

Residents receive about 3 hours of nursing care per day (0.6 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 4 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (April 22, 2026) found 13 health citations. The Michigan average is 9.9.

It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.

Nursing staff turnover is 45.9% per year (state average 44.1%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Corporation
Beds
39
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Pioneer Healthcare Management
Medicare-certified since
January 1, 1977
Resident/family council
Resident
County
Gratiot County
CMS Certification Number
235324

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityMichigan avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 53.1 / 53 / 5Worse
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 52.8 / 52.8 / 5Worse
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 53.6 / 52.9 / 5Average
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 53.9 / 53.6 / 5Worse
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)2 / 54 / 53.8 / 5Worse

Staffing

This facility2.97 hrsMichigan average3.99 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. Michigan and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMichigan avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)2.97 hrs3.99 hrs3.86 hrsWorse
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.59 hrs0.78 hrs0.69 hrsWorse
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)1.78 hrs2.33 hrs2.32 hrsWorse
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.79 hrs3.50 hrs3.42 hrsWorse
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)45.9%44.1%45.8%Average
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)42.9%39.2%42.9%Average
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)101Worse

Inspections

This facility13Michigan average10U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. Michigan and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMichigan avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)13109Worse
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)333Worse
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)110.589.480.6Worse

Penalties

This facility0Michigan average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. Michigan and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMichigan avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$0$29,376$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityMichigan avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds39104107
Average residents per day378686
Occupancy93.6%83.4%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility3.6%Michigan average3%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. Michigan and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMichigan avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)3.6%3%3.2%Worse
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)7.6%5.1%4.6%Worse
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)19.3%14.8%15.4%Worse
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)2.2%1.5%1.6%Worse
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0.5%0.8%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)10.6%10.8%13.9%Better
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)6%12%14.1%Better
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)4%5.4%5.2%Better
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)0%4.3%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)17.7%19.4%19.5%Better
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)10.9%20%19%Better
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)100%95%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)97.9%95.3%93.6%Average

Short-stay residents

This facility0%Michigan average1.1%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. Michigan and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityMichigan avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)0%1.1%1.6%Better
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)68.3%83.3%82%Worse

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 34 health deficiencies and 19 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
April 22, 2026
Fire safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected September 17, 2026
April 22, 2026
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 28, 2026
April 22, 2026
Fire safety
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0031
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 28, 2026
April 22, 2026
Fire safety
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0013
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 28, 2026
April 22, 2026
Fire safety
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0030
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 28, 2026
April 22, 2026
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected July 7, 2026
April 22, 2026
Standard
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0804
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 28, 2026
April 22, 2026
Standard
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 7, 2026
April 22, 2026
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 28, 2026
April 22, 2026
Complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0585
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 28, 2026
April 22, 2026
Standard
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 28, 2026
April 22, 2026
Standard
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0553
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 28, 2026
April 22, 2026
Complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 28, 2026
April 22, 2026
Standard
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 28, 2026
April 22, 2026
Standard
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0868
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 28, 2026
April 22, 2026
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
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 28, 2026
April 22, 2026
Standard
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 7, 2026
September 4, 2025
Complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 1, 2025
March 27, 2025
Fire safety
Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0371
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 18, 2025
March 27, 2025
Fire safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 18, 2025
March 27, 2025
Fire safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0741
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 18, 2025
March 27, 2025
Fire safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 18, 2025
March 27, 2025
Fire safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 18, 2025
March 27, 2025
Fire safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 18, 2025
March 27, 2025
Fire safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0341
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 18, 2025
March 27, 2025
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 18, 2025
March 27, 2025
Standard
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 18, 2025
March 27, 2025
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 18, 2025
March 27, 2025
Standard
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 18, 2025
March 27, 2025
Standard
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0582
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 18, 2025
March 27, 2025
Standard
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 18, 2025
March 27, 2025
Standard
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 18, 2025
March 27, 2025
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
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 18, 2025
March 27, 2025
Standard
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 18, 2025
March 27, 2025
Standard
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 18, 2025
March 27, 2025
Standard
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 18, 2025
March 27, 2025
Standard
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0732
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected April 18, 2025
April 17, 2024
Fire safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0914
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 10, 2024
April 17, 2024
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 10, 2024
April 17, 2024
Fire safety
Have an externally vented heating system.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0522
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 10, 2024
April 17, 2024
Fire safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 10, 2024
April 17, 2024
Fire safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 10, 2024
April 17, 2024
Fire safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 10, 2024
April 17, 2024
Standard
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 9, 2024
April 17, 2024
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
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 9, 2024
April 17, 2024
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
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 9, 2024
December 21, 2023
Complaint
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0730
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected January 17, 2024
December 21, 2023
Complaint
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
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected January 17, 2024
December 21, 2023
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
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected January 17, 2024
December 21, 2023
Complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected January 17, 2024
December 21, 2023
Complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected January 17, 2024
December 21, 2023
Complaint
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0626
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 17, 2024
December 21, 2023
Complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 17, 2024

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.

NameRoleShareSince
UDDIN, FAHIM
Individual
5% or greater direct ownership interest—01/08/2019
MCGOURTY, DIANE
Individual
w-2 managing employeeNOT APPLICABLE04/01/2019

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Frequently asked questions

What is Riverside Healthcare Center's rating?

Riverside Healthcare Center has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Michigan nursing homes is 3.1 stars.

How many inspection citations did Riverside Healthcare Center receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 13 citations, compared with a Michigan average of 9.9. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Riverside Healthcare Center 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 Healthcare Center?

It is for profit - corporation and part of Pioneer Healthcare Management. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Riverside Healthcare Center and how do I contact it?

Riverside Healthcare Center is at 1149 West Monroe Road, St. Louis, MI 48880. Phone: (989) 681-3852.

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.