Riverside Health And Rehabilitation
Nursing Home Facility
101 Old Talbotton Rd, Thomaston, GA 30286
Riverside Health And Rehabilitation is a senior care community located in Thomaston, GA. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Thomaston area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (706) 647-8161.
Operated by Ethica Health, which runs 39 communities in our directory.
With 73 beds, Riverside Health And Rehabilitation is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Thomaston average about 44 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. That is above the Thomaston average of roughly 84%.
Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in February 2026 and recorded 3 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.4 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 41%.
The community is located in Upson County, GA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 15 problems at Riverside Health And Rehabilitation. 1 finding involved harm to a resident. 5 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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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
Pharmacy Service
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
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 And Rehabilitation offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Government - City/county
- Beds / units 73
- Occupancy 96%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.4
- Annual staff turnover 41%
- Last health inspection February 2026
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