RIVERDALE CENTER FOR NURSING AND HEALING

Riverdale Center for Nursing and Healing is a long-term care facility located at 315 Upper Riverdale Road in Riverdale, Georgia (ZIP code 30274), in Clayton County. The facility operates under for-profit ownership as a limited liability company and maintains 152 certified beds. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are calculated using data from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Riverdale Center for Nursing and Healing received a 2-star rating in health inspections, a 2-star rating in staffing, and a 3-star rating in quality measures. The health inspection rating reflects findings from state inspection surveys conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is based on reported nursing hours per resident per day, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants. The quality measure rating, which scored at the national average, is derived from clinical data reported for residents related to conditions such as mobility, pain management, and medication use. Riversdale Center for Nursing and Healing is certified to accept payment through both Medicare and Medicaid programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility requirements and coverage limitations. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and functional eligibility criteria as determined by the state of Georgia. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (770) 991-1050 to discuss specific payment options, private pay rates, and any additional insurance accepted. When compared to national benchmarks, Riverdale Center for Nursing and Healing falls below average in its overall CMS rating, as well as in its health inspection and staffing ratings. The national average overall star rating is 3.0 stars, placing this facility in a lower performance tier based on available CMS data. The quality measure rating of 3 stars is consistent with the national average, indicating that certain clinical outcome metrics align with typical performance across skilled nursing facilities nationwide. This data is published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and is updated periodically to reflect the most recent inspection and staffing information available.