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6000 Patriots Colony Drive Williamsburg, VA 23188 · James City County
All 5 nursing homes in Williamsburg, VA (4 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 495369 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehabilitation Patri 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 Lifelong Health & Rehabilitation Patri as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall, above the Virginia average of 3.1.
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 4.14 hours per resident per day at Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehabilitation Patri, above the Virginia median of 3.57 (US median: 3.72). About 0.90 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.39 hours, 18% below its all-week average. Ask how weekends are staffed. 59% of nursing staff left within a year (Virginia median 47.7%). High turnover can mean residents see unfamiliar caregivers; ask how long the nurses on the unit have worked there.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehabilitation Patri: Medicare and Medicaid
Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehabilitation Patri is certified for Medicare but not Medicaid. It can provide short-term skilled nursing and rehab covered by Medicare Part A, but if long-term care is needed and Medicaid becomes the payer, a move to a Medicaid-certified home would be needed. 4 other homes in Williamsburg accept Medicaid. Nursing homes that accept Medicaid in Virginia.
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 March 22, 2024 and found 2 deficiencies. CMS notes that this home's most recent inspection was more than two years ago. In total, inspectors issued 13 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 13 citations at Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehabilitation Patri across 3 inspection dates. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 13 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 0 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were pharmacy service (4) and freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation (3). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality" (tag F0658, level E, March 22, 2024). 3 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
March 22, 2024 · 2 citations
EEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
EProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
September 30, 2021 · 3 citations
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DEnsure 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.
September 5, 2019 · 8 citations
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
DEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
DEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Questions to ask on a tour of Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehabilitation Patri
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on September 5, 2019. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- Weekend staffing is 18% below the all-week average. Who is on duty on Saturday nights?
- Nursing staff turnover was 59% a year. How many of the staff come from agencies?
- The last standard inspection was more than two years ago. Can I see any recent complaint inspection results?
- 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 | 5/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 |
| August 2026 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 1/5 | 5/5 |
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Hospitals near Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehabilitation Patri
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
- 5.8 mi
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6.6 mi
Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center WilliamsburgEmergency room ★★★★★ Medicare overall 5 of 5Median ER visit 2h 45m for patients treated and sent home
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7.6 mi
Riverside Doctors' Hospital of Williamsburg WilliamsburgEmergency room ★★★★★ Medicare overall 5 of 5Median ER visit 2h 37m 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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Affiliation comes from CMS's affiliated-entity data, October 2026. All 6 Riverside Health System nursing homes ›
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