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 2 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in May 2026 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.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 30 problems at Riverside Health Care Center. 2 findings involved harm to a resident. 8 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
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 May 2026
Resident & family reviews
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