Riverside Health and Rehabilitation

Nursing Home · Thomaston, GA

CMS overall rating 3/5 Non profit - Other

CMS certification number115353

Contact & location

101 Old Talbotton RD
Thomaston, GA 30286
Upson County
Phone
(706) 647-8161
ZIP code
30286 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
73
Residents per day
70.0 (96% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Other
Legal name
Riverside Nursing Center of Thomaston LLC
Chain
Ethica Health (50 facilities, avg 3.6★)
Medicare certified since
March 27, 1989
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.6
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.3
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.9
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.39 (state 3.56 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.24 (state 0.50 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.85 (state 0.93 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.30 (state 2.14 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.04 (state 3.10 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
41.3 (state 46.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
20.0 (state 44.5 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
February 15, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
3.0 (state 5.2 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
15 health · 3 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-02-15 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-04-06
2026-02-15 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-04-06
2026-02-15 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-04-06
2024-11-15 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-12-30
2024-11-15 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-12-30
2024-11-15 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-12-30
2024-11-15 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-12-30
2024-11-15 Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
F0661 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-12-30
2024-11-15 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-12-30
2022-12-30 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
G
Actual harm
Corrected 2023-02-17
2022-12-30 Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
F0676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-02-17
2022-12-30 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-02-17
2022-12-30 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-02-17
2022-12-30 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-02-17
2022-12-30 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-02-17

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Clay, Tammy (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Clinical Services INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Satchell, Michael (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Health Scholarships INC (organization)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Community Health Systems INC (organization)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Sheffield, Kimberly (individual)Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Cable, Paul (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Dennis, Kathryn (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Nichols, Joseph (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Pittman, Jacqueline (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Rollins, Ronnie (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Wall, Joseph (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Warnock, Ralph (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Clay, Tammy (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Clinical Services INC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Pennyman, Tamechia (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Pittman, Jacqueline (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Satchell, Michael (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Riverside Health and Rehabilitation?

Riverside Health and Rehabilitation has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.6-star average in Georgia.

How many beds does Riverside Health and Rehabilitation have?

It has 73 certified beds and cares for about 70 residents per day.

Has Riverside Health and Rehabilitation been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Riverside Health and Rehabilitation?

It is part of Ethica Health and is classified as non profit - other. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Riverside Health and Rehabilitation?

(706) 647-8161. The facility is located at 101 Old Talbotton RD, Thomaston, GA 30286.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.