Riviera Palms Rehabilitation Center

Riviera Palms Rehabilitation Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 926 Haben Blvd in Palmetto, Florida, within Manatee County. The facility operates with 120 certified beds and is classified under for-profit ownership as a limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents and is currently active. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns Riviera Palms Rehabilitation Center an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average. This composite rating reflects performance across three distinct domains. The health inspection rating stands at 1 out of 5, the lowest tier in the CMS scale, indicating a higher number or severity of findings recorded during state inspection surveys. The staffing rating is 4 out of 5, reflecting above-average staffing levels relative to similar facilities nationally. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5, the highest possible score, indicating strong performance on clinical outcome metrics used by CMS to assess resident care. The facility holds an active license with the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA), the Florida state body responsible for oversight of nursing facilities. Prospective residents and families are encouraged to review the most recent AHCA inspection report for specific survey findings and any cited deficiencies. Riviera Palms Rehabilitation Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to a broad range of residents including those enrolled in federal benefit programs. Individuals considering this facility should confirm current coverage details and any applicable cost-sharing arrangements directly with the facility's billing department, as payment policies and bed availability may change over time. When considered against Florida state averages, Riviera Palms Rehabilitation Center presents a mixed profile. The state of Florida generally reflects competitive nursing facility performance across staffing and quality measures. This facility's staffing rating of 4 and quality measure rating of 5 both exceed typical statewide benchmarks. However, the health inspection rating of 1 is notably below the Florida average, which pulls the overall composite rating to 2 out of 5. Families and case managers reviewing this facility should weigh the individual domain ratings separately, as the high clinical quality and staffing scores contrast significantly with the lower inspection performance. Reviewing the detailed CMS Care Compare profile alongside AHCA inspection records can provide additional context for making informed placement decisions.