7385 Walker Ave, Gloucester, VA 23061 · Gloucester County
Riverside Sanders offers housing and care options for rehabilitation, independent living, assisted living, and long-term care.
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Typically 90% full (50 of 55 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.
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Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehabilitation Sanders is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Gloucester, VA, with 55 certified beds and an average of about 50 residents per day. It operates as part of the Riverside Health System network. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.
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 4.58 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.92 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 36.7%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 3 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
None noted in the public data.
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 |
| Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan) | $3,050–$7,590/mo (median $6,310) | 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 (23 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
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.
7385 Walker Ave, Gloucester, VA
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Talk to an advisor about this communityRiverside Lifelong Health & Rehabilitation Sanders does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Gloucester, 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 & Rehabilitation Sanders 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.
Staff provide about 4.58 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 36.7% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehabilitation Sanders has 23 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2023-07-20). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Typically 90% full (50 of 55 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehabilitation Sanders in Gloucester, VA offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 55 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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