Riverwood Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center

Riverwood Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center is a licensed nursing facility located at 808 S Colley Rd in Starke, Florida, within Bradford County. The facility operates 120 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents and is currently listed as an active provider. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of one to five, with five representing the highest performance. Riverwood Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 1, indicating performance that falls in the lowest tier nationally. The health inspection rating stands at 2 stars, reflecting findings from recent state surveys. The staffing rating is 1 star, the lowest possible, which corresponds to staffing levels that rank below national benchmarks for both nursing hours and staffing consistency. The quality measure rating is 4 stars, suggesting that on clinical outcome metrics, the facility performs above average compared to national peers. The facility maintains an active license through the Agency for Health Care Administration (AHCA) in the state of Florida. Prospective residents and families are encouraged to review the most recent AHCA survey results for specific inspection findings and citation details. Riverwood Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, making it accessible to residents who qualify for either federal program. As a dually certified facility, it may serve both short-term rehabilitation patients covered under Medicare Part A and long-term residents covered through the Florida Medicaid program. Individuals considering this facility should consult directly with the admissions department regarding private pay options, supplemental insurance, and current bed availability. When considered alongside Florida state averages, Riverwood Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center presents a mixed profile. The state of Florida generally averages around 3 stars overall for nursing facilities, meaning this facility's overall 1-star rating falls below that average. The staffing rating of 1 star is similarly below typical state benchmarks, while the quality measure rating of 4 stars places the facility above the state average on clinical outcome indicators. Health inspection performance at 2 stars also falls below the state norm. These individual domain ratings reflect distinct aspects of facility operations and should be reviewed together when forming a comprehensive picture of care delivery at this location.