Salude - the Art of Recovery
Scout 92Suwanee, GA · 64 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Suwanee's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $8,710–$10,780/mo
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Riverdale Center for Nursing and Healing
315 Upper Riverdale Road, Riverdale, GA 30274 · Clayton County
43
FairHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates fair.Photos via google places.
Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 88% full (133 of 152 beds occupied on an average day).
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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Riverdale
Riverdale Center for Nursing and Healing is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Riverdale, GA, with 152 certified beds and an average of about 133 residents per day. It operates as part of the Empire Care Centers network.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.53 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.43 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 53.5%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 7 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 2 federal fines totaling $10,050 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 2-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.53 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Riverdale options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 152
- Avg. residents/day
- 133
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Empire Care Centers
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 115144
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $8,710–$10,780/mo (median $9,490) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Atlanta prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.53
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.43
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 53.5%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 7
- Federal fines
- 2 ($10,050)
- Total penalties
- 3
- Last standard survey
- 2026-03-15
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (31 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-03-15Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2026-03-15Severity D — potential for harmFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
2026-03-15Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2026-03-15Severity D — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
2026-03-15Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2026-03-15Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
2026-03-15Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
2025-03-20Severity F — potential for harmFrom a complaintNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-08 | Fine | $5,025 |
| 2024-02-08 | Fine | $5,025 |
| 2024-02-08 | Payment denial | — |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
Location
315 Upper Riverdale Road, Riverdale, GA
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Riverdale Center for Nursing and Healing
How much does Riverdale Center for Nursing and Healing cost?
Riverdale Center for Nursing and Healing does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Riverdale, GA area typically runs $8,710–$10,780 per month (median $9,490, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Riverdale Center for Nursing and Healing's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Riverdale Center for Nursing and Healing 2 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Riverdale Center for Nursing and Healing?
Staff provide about 3.53 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 53.5% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Riverdale Center for Nursing and Healing?
Riverdale Center for Nursing and Healing has 31 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-03-15). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Riverdale Center for Nursing and Healing have availability?
Typically 88% full (133 of 152 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Riverdale Center for Nursing and Healing offer?
Riverdale Center for Nursing and Healing in Riverdale, GA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 152 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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