River Place Nursing Center
Amory, MS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 255305) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (662) 257-9919 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
River Place Nursing Center has a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the Mississippi state average of 2.76. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
River Place Nursing Center reports 3.65 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.87 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.0%.
River Place Nursing Center has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials according to CMS data. CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the data provided.
About this facility
River Place Nursing Center is a 60-bed skilled nursing facility in Amory, Monroe County, Mississippi, with an average daily census of 53.9 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved for participation on March 18, 2004.
According to CMS Care Compare data, River Place holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the Mississippi state average of 2.76. Its component ratings are: 4 stars for health inspections, 2 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.65 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.87 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility status noted for this facility in the provided data.
River Place Nursing Center is part of the Briar Hill Management chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars. Ownership has not changed within the past 12 months according to the data provided. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
River Place Nursing Center has an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Mississippi state average of 2.76.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, River Place Nursing Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.65 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.87 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing turnover rate of 25.0%. Its CMS staffing rating is 5 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the CMS data provided for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
River Place Nursing Center has 60 certified beds and an average daily census of 53.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Briar Hill Management chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on March 18, 2004.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which for this facility are 4, 5, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 6622579919 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6622579919 to arrange a visit and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review River Place Nursing Center's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/255305?state=MS.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.