River Valley Rehabilitation Center

River Valley Rehabilitation Center holds an overall 5-star rating from CMS, which means it ranks much above average compared to nursing homes nationwide. That top score is a composite built from three separate ratings, each measuring something different about how the facility operates and cares for its residents. On health inspections, the center earned 4 stars, meaning state inspectors found fewer or less serious problems than most facilities - a strong sign that the day-to-day environment meets high care and safety standards. Staffing also comes in at 4 stars, reflecting that nurses and aides are spending more time with residents than average, which translates practically to faster response times and more attentive care. Where River Valley really stands out is in quality measures, where it earned a perfect 5 stars. This rating is based on 15 clinical outcomes - things like whether residents develop pressure sores, experience falls, lose mobility, or need to be hospitalized. A 5-star score here means residents are actually faring better physically and medically than those at the vast majority of facilities. When you put all three pieces together, a couple of slightly above-average scores in inspections and staffing are more than balanced out by exceptional outcomes, which is ultimately what matters most for your loved one's health and comfort.