Riverside Health Care Center
Nursing Home Facility
5100 West Street, Covington, GA 30014
Riverside Health Care Center is a senior care community located in Covington, GA. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Covington area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (770) 787-0211.
Operated by Wellington Health Care Services, which runs 13 communities in our directory.
With 159 beds, Riverside Health Care Center is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Covington average about 16 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 96% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.
Medicare rates this community 1 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Covington average about 2.0 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in April 2025 and recorded 7 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.5 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.2 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 46%.
The community is located in Newton County, GA.
Riverside Health Care Center offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type For profit - Partnership
- Beds / units 159
- Occupancy 96%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.5
- Annual staff turnover 46%
- Last health inspection April 2025