RIVER RUN HEALTHCARE OF PORTSMOUTH

River Run Healthcare of Portsmouth is a skilled nursing facility located at 1319 Spring Street in Portsmouth, Ohio (Scioto County, ZIP code 45662). The facility operates under for-profit corporate ownership and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It maintains 25 certified beds, making it a relatively small provider within the local senior care landscape. The facility holds an overall CMS Five-Star Quality Rating of 5 stars, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. This composite rating draws from three component measures. The health inspection rating stands at 4 stars, reflecting the results of state and federal survey activity conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is 2 stars, indicating staffing levels that fall below the national average when adjusted for the resident census. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, the highest possible rating in that category, based on clinical outcome data reported for residents over a given period. CMS calculates these ratings to give consumers and researchers a standardized means of comparing nursing facilities across the country. River Run Healthcare of Portsmouth accepts both Medicare and Medicaid, which are the two primary federal and state insurance programs covering skilled nursing care for eligible individuals. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing stays following a qualifying hospital admission, subject to specific eligibility rules and coverage limits. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is income and asset dependent and varies by state. Individuals and families are advised to contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits counselor to verify current coverage terms and bed availability. When compared against national benchmarks, this facility presents a mixed profile. The overall 5-star rating and the 5-star quality measure score both exceed national norms, while the 2-star staffing rating falls below what is observed on average at comparable facilities nationally. The health inspection rating of 4 stars is also above the national average. The facility's small size, at 25 certified beds, may affect how certain metrics are calculated and interpreted relative to larger nursing homes. Those researching care options in Portsmouth, Ohio, or Scioto County can use this data as one reference point alongside direct inquiry with the facility and local long-term care ombudsman resources.