603 Main Street, Mathews, VA 23109 · Mathews County
With comprehensive nursing care, a wide variety of social programs, and therapy services, Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehabilitation Mathews is here for you.
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Typically 98% full (59 of 60 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
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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.
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Riverside Lifelong Health and Rehabilitation - M is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Mathews, VA, with 60 certified beds and an average of about 59 residents per day. It operates as part of the Riverside Health System network.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 2.64 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.63 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 45.2%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 0 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
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| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $7,980–$10,470/mo (median $8,960) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Virginia Beach prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (12 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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.
603 Main Street, Mathews, VA
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Talk to an advisor about this communityRiverside Lifelong Health and Rehabilitation - M does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Mathews, VA area typically runs $7,980–$10,470 per month (median $8,960, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
Medicare (CMS) rates Riverside Lifelong Health and Rehabilitation - M 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
Staff provide about 2.64 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 45.2% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Riverside Lifelong Health and Rehabilitation - M has 12 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2023-08-03). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 98% full (59 of 60 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
Riverside Lifelong Health and Rehabilitation - M in Mathews, VA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 60 beds.
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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