Nursing homeActive
Riverside Health Care Center
5100 West St Nw, Covington, GA 300147707870211159 certified beds · 153 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
5
since 2023
Deficiencies
30
● 1● 27● 2
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-05-14
Standard
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 2
Staffing 2
Quality 2
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Georgia Department of Community Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-14 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-10-28 | Complaint | 002 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-04-03 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-01-24 | Infection control | 100 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-01-19 | Standard | 0170 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Georgia Department of Community Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-22Record 115375-20260514-F644
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-22Record 115375-20260514-F677
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-22Record 115375-20260514-F684
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-22Record 115375-20260514-F695
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-22Record 115375-20260514-F880
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningRecords
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-11-19Record 115375-20251028-F656
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-11-19Record 115375-20251028-F689
F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-12Record 115375-20250403-F554
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-12Record 115375-20250403-F656
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-12Record 115375-20250403-F657
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-12Record 115375-20250403-F695
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity FStandard
Medication
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-01Record 115375-20250403-F761
F606Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Abuse & neglect
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-06Record 115375-20240124-F606
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-03-22Record 115375-20230119-F550
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-03-22Record 115375-20230119-F584
F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-03-22Record 115375-20230119-F602
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-03-22Record 115375-20230119-F656
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-03-22Record 115375-20230119-F690
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-03-22Record 115375-20230119-F692
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-03-22Record 115375-20230119-F695
F727Have 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.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-03-22Record 115375-20230119-F727
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-03-22Record 115375-20230119-F755
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-03-22Record 115375-20230119-F758
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-03-22Record 115375-20230119-F759
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-03-22Record 115375-20230119-F761
F790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-03-22Record 115375-20230119-F790
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-03-22Record 115375-20230119-F880
F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-03-22Record 115375-20230119-F881
F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.Scope/severity DStandard
Environment
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-03-22Record 115375-20230119-F919
F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.Scope/severity FStandard
Environment
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-03-22Record 115375-20230119-F925
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.25
Facility
Georgia
National
Georgia 0.50 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.49
Facility
Georgia
National
Georgia 3.56 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.19
Facility
Georgia
National
Georgia 3.10 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover46%
Facility
Georgia
National
Georgia 46% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover50%
Facility
Georgia
National
Georgia 45% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Georgia | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 6.6% | 5.6% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 2.7% | 3.2% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 16.0% | 19.9% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.9% | 2.5% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 14.2% | 15.3% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 8.3% | 5.6% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 21.0% | 20.5% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wellington Healthcare Services LP Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Andrews, James Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Andwell Investments, LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Senior Care Holdings Inc Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Andrews, James Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Andrews, James Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Andrews, James Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Bailey, Teresa Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Elkins Road Associates LLC Organization | GENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kelman, Moshe Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Wellington Health Care Services — 14 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Georgia.
No county cost figures on file for Newton.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pruitthealth - Covington Covington | 0.8 mi | 2026-04-09 | 090 |
| Westbury Center Of Conyers For Nursing And Healing Conyers | 9.1 mi | 2026-02-05 | 091 |
| Social Circle Nsg & Rehab Ctr Social Circle | 9.7 mi | 2025-05-29 | 0160 |
| Rockdale Healthcare Center Conyers | 10.5 mi | 2026-06-17 | 0220 |
| Park Place Nursing Facility Monroe | 16.2 mi | 2026-06-11 | 172 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |