Riverside Health Care Center, Inc.

Riverside Health Care Center, Inc. is a skilled nursing facility located at 745 Main St in East Hartford, Connecticut (ZIP 06108). The facility operates under for-profit ownership as a Limited Liability Company and holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid. With 345 certified beds, it is a large-capacity nursing home serving the Capitol County region of Connecticut. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Riverside Health Care Center received a 1-star rating in the health inspection category, indicating a higher number or severity of deficiencies identified during state survey inspections compared to national norms. The staffing rating is 3 stars, which aligns with the national average and reflects the reported levels of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing aides relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is also 3 stars, indicating performance on clinical outcome indicators that is consistent with the national average. These quality measures cover areas such as rehospitalization rates, activities of daily living, and other resident health metrics. Riverside Health Care Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to a broad range of residents including those covered under federal and state insurance programs. Individuals without Medicare or Medicaid coverage may also be admitted under private pay or other insurance arrangements, though prospective residents and their families are advised to confirm specific payment policies directly with the facility. The facility can be reached by phone at (860) 289-2791. When compared to national benchmarks, Riverside Health Care Center presents a mixed profile. Its overall 1-star rating places it among the lower tier of rated facilities nationally, driven primarily by its 1-star health inspection score. However, its staffing and quality measure ratings each reach the national average of 3 stars, suggesting that direct care staffing levels and certain clinical outcomes are more in line with typical facilities across the country. Individuals researching this facility are encouraged to review the full CMS inspection reports, available through the federal Nursing Home Care Compare database, for detailed information on specific deficiencies, complaint investigations, and staffing hour data.