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6801 E Riverside Dr Austin, TX 78741 · Travis County

(512) 247-9000

All 25 nursing homes in Austin, TX (21 take Medicaid)

Cited for abuse Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid 122 certified beds For profit

CMS certification number 676246 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare

CMS abuse icon CMS marks this nursing home with its abuse icon. CMS shows the icon for homes with abuse citations in recent inspections: an abuse citation where residents were harmed (scope and severity G or higher) within the past year, or abuse citations at D or higher (potential for harm) in each of the last two years. Shown as of October 2026. Details on Care Compare.

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check the latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

Is Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation 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 Nursing and Rehabilitation Center as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall, below the Texas average of 2.8. Inspectors issued 27 citations in the last three years. CMS imposed 1 penalty, including $10,820 in fines, in that time. For short-term rehab patients CMS rates quality 1 out of 5; for long-term residents, 3 out of 5. Those results differ a lot, so ask about the unit your family member would be on. CMS currently shows its abuse icon for this home (see above).

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 3.56 hours per resident per day at Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, above the Texas median of 3.30 (US median: 3.72). About 0.43 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 2.89 hours, 19% below its all-week average. Ask how weekends are staffed. 50.4% of nursing staff left within a year (Texas median 50.2%). 2 administrators left in the past year.

Nursing care per resident per day 3.56 hours
Above the Texas median of 3.30 Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 0.43 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 2.89 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 50.4% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover 40% a year Share of registered nurses who left over a year.
Administrators who left 2 in the past year Frequent leadership changes are worth asking about on a visit.

About this nursing home

Certified beds122
Residents per day 110 About 90% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Payment acceptedMedicare and Medicaid
Certified sinceMarch 2010
Part of a chainHamilton County Hospital District
Legal business nameHAMILTON COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT

Paying for care at Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center: Medicare and Medicaid

Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation 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 Texas'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 January 15, 2026 and found 2 deficiencies, plus 2 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 27 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 27 citations at Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center across 12 inspection dates, 12 of them from complaint investigations. 1 was at the immediate-jeopardy level (J–L), CMS's most serious category, most recently on March 26, 2025 (complaint inspection). The most common areas cited were resident rights (10) and quality of life and care (6). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents" (tag F0689, level J, March 26, 2025). 1 citation was under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.

April 12, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 13, 2026)

March 10, 2026 · 1 citation, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection

GProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Actual harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 · Complaint inspection · Past Non-Compliance (Mar 3, 2026)

January 15, 2026 · 2 citations

DReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 16, 2026)

DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 16, 2026)

May 28, 2025 · 2 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection

GProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Actual harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 29, 2025)

DReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 29, 2025)

March 26, 2025 · 1 citation, includes immediate jeopardy · includes complaint inspection

JEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Immediate jeopardy · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Complaint inspection · Past Non-Compliance (Mar 25, 2025)

January 7, 2025 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection

EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 8, 2025)

EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 8, 2025)

DHonor 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 8, 2025)

October 30, 2024 · 8 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 31, 2024)

EDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 31, 2024)

EProvide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0679 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 31, 2024)

EEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0806 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 31, 2024)

EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 31, 2024)

EMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0925 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 31, 2024)

DHonor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0557 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 31, 2024)

DProvide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0791 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 31, 2024)

September 25, 2024 · 1 citation, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection

GHonor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.

Actual harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0563 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 18, 2024)

September 11, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

EReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 12, 2024)

September 1, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

DCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 2, 2024)

April 10, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

EEnsure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0576 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 13, 2024)

September 12, 2023 · 5 citations

FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 16, 2023)

EHonor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0565 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 16, 2023)

EProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 16, 2023)

DReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 16, 2023)

DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Nov 16, 2023)

Questions to ask on a tour of Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

  1. Inspectors cited the home at the immediate-jeopardy level on March 26, 2025 under the rule on quality of life and care. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
  2. CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on March 10, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
  3. CMS rates staffing 2 out of 5. How many residents does each nurse aide care for on day, evening and night shifts?
  4. Weekend staffing is 19% below the all-week average. Who is on duty on Saturday nights?
  5. Several administrators left in the past year. What has changed for residents since then?
  6. CMS rates short-stay quality 1 out of 5. How often do rehab patients go back to the hospital, and how many therapy sessions a week are typical?
  7. Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
  8. 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

1 penalty in the last three years, including $10,820 in fines.

DateTypeAmount or length
Mar 26, 2025 Fine $10,820

Rating history

CMS monthOverallInspectionStaffingQuality
October 2026 2/5 2/5 2/5 2/5
August 2026 1/5 2/5 1/5 3/5
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