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Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehab Smithfield

101 John Rolfe Drive, Smithfield, VA 23430 · Isle of Wight County

Located in Smithfield, VA, the Riverside Healthy Living Community offers expertise and resources that other retirement communities cannot begin to match.

4.0CMS overall rating(757) 357-3282Visit website ↗
77
Strong
Haven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.
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Availability outlookFills quickly

Typically 91% full (31 of 34 beds occupied on an average day).

If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.

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 highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Smithfield

Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehab Smithfield is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Smithfield, VA, with 34 certified beds and an average of about 31 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, 4/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 4.50 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.96 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 60.5%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 5 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

  • Strong health-inspection rating
  • Above-average nurse staffing (4.50 hrs/resident/day)
  • No federal fines on record
  • Full sprinkler system
  • Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

None noted in the public data.

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Smithfield for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds
34
Avg. residents/day
31
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Part of a chain
Riverside Health System
Continuing care
No
CMS provider #
495332

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 careMonthly costSource
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

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day
4.50
National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day
0.96
National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover
60.5%
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)
5
Federal fines
None on record
Total penalties
0
Last standard survey
2024-04-12
Sprinkler system
Yes
Resident & family council
Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (17 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2024-04-12Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.

2024-04-12Severity 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.

2024-04-12Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

2024-04-12Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

2024-04-12Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintPharmacy Service Deficiencies

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, compar…

2024-04-12Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2021-02-25Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

2021-02-25Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

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.

Services & amenities

  • Full automatic sprinkler system
  • Medicare & Medicaid certified
  • 24-hour licensed nursing
  • On-site rehabilitation therapy
  • Physical therapy
  • Rehabilitation services
  • Memory care
  • Respite / short-term stays
  • Chef-prepared meals
  • Fitness center
  • Wellness programs
  • Daily activities & events
  • Gardens / walking paths

Location

101 John Rolfe Drive, Smithfield, VA

  • Monday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Thursday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Friday: 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
  • Saturday: Closed
  • Sunday: Closed

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehab Smithfield

How much does Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehab Smithfield cost?

Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehab Smithfield does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Smithfield, 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.

What is Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehab Smithfield's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehab Smithfield 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehab Smithfield?

Staff provide about 4.50 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 60.5% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehab Smithfield?

Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehab Smithfield has 17 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-04-12). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehab Smithfield have availability?

Typically 91% full (31 of 34 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehab Smithfield offer?

Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehab Smithfield in Smithfield, VA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 34 beds.

The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you

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.

  • Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Virginia Beach.
  • The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
  • Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.

Your next steps — this week

  1. 1
    Confirm the fit
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  2. 2
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  3. 3
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  4. 4
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.

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