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1149 West Monroe Road St. Louis, MI 48880 · Gratiot County
All 2 nursing homes in St. Louis, MI (2 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 235324 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Riverside Healthcare Center a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Riverside Healthcare Center as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall, below the Michigan average of 3.2.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 3.06 hours per resident per day at Riverside Healthcare Center, below the Michigan median of 3.86 (US median: 3.72). About 0.53 of those hours are from registered nurses. Weekend staffing is close to its all-week average. 43.2% of nursing staff left within a year (Michigan median 43.8%).
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Riverside Healthcare Center: Medicare and Medicaid
Riverside Healthcare Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Michigan's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on April 22, 2026 and found 10 deficiencies, plus 2 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 34 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 34 citations at Riverside Healthcare Center across 5 inspection dates, 10 of them from complaint investigations. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 33 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 1 was minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were resident rights (10) and quality of life and care (7). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards" (tag F0812, level F, April 22, 2026). 1 citation was under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
April 22, 2026 · 12 citations · includes complaint inspection
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
EEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DAllow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
DAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
DReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
DHonor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
DHave the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
September 4, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
March 27, 2025 · 11 citations
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DHonor 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.
DGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
DCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
DImplement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
DEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CPost nurse staffing information every day.
April 17, 2024 · 3 citations
EHonor 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.
EEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
December 21, 2023 · 7 citations · includes complaint inspection
EReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
EProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
EEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
EEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
EObserve each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
DPermit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Questions to ask on a tour of Riverside Healthcare Center
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on December 21, 2023. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 2/5 | 2/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 |
| August 2026 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 |
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Hospitals near Riverside Healthcare Center
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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2.0 mi
Mymichigan Medical Center Alma AlmaEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 3h 20m for patients treated and sent home
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14.8 mi
Central Michigan Community Hospital Mt PleasantEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 2h 6m for patients treated and sent home
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19.3 mi
Carson City Hospital Carson CityEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 1h 31m for patients treated and sent home
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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