Riverside Health & Rehabilitation

Riverside Health And Rehabilitation is a small, nonprofit facility with a capacity of 73 beds, serving the Thomaston, Georgia community. The center participates in both Medicare and Medicaid, making it accessible to a wide range of individuals seeking short-term rehabilitation or long-term care. Residents benefit from an average of 3 hours and 19 minutes of nurse staffing per resident per day, providing consistent care for both medical and non-medical needs such as medication administration, eating, dressing, and personal hygiene. However, while weekday staffing meets standards, weekend staffing levels are rated below average, which may be important for families considering continuous care.

The facility has received average ratings for both its short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services. In the context of short-term rehabilitation, 42.2% of residents were able to return home after their stay, demonstrating that many individuals successfully recover and transition back to their own living environments. Infection control is a focus, with 5.4% of short-term residents experiencing infections requiring hospitalization, and 13.6% needing emergency room visits during their rehabilitative stays.

For long-term residents, Riverside Health And Rehabilitation emphasizes maintaining resident abilities and promoting self-care; 81.6% of residents retained the ability to move, eat, use the bathroom, and perform other activities without assistance. All residents receive their annual influenza vaccinations, ensuring a preventive approach to community health. The center is not part of a continuing care retirement community, so services focus on rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing rather than a continuum of independent and assisted living accommodations.

In terms of safety and well-being, the facility has undergone regular inspections covering health, fire, and general safety protocols. Issues identified in recent inspections have included the need to provide a more homelike and comfortable environment, to safeguard residents’ rights, to ensure adequate staffing, and to support residents’ activities of daily living. These findings were addressed by the facility as noted in follow-up inspection reports.

The overall environment at Riverside Health And Rehabilitation combines a focus on the immediate recovery needs of residents in rehabilitation with sustained support for those who require ongoing, long-term skilled nursing care. Residents and their families can expect a small community setting with nonprofit values at its core, access to government funding support, and a commitment to immunization and personal care. While there have been recent areas identified for improvement, the facility continues to serve as an essential resource for short-term and long-term care within the area.