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River Run Healthcare Of Portsmouth

Portsmouth, OH · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 365867) · 25 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 4★ (state average 3.15★ — above state average)
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (740) 354-6619 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

River Run Healthcare Of Portsmouth holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Ohio state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.

River Run Healthcare Of Portsmouth reports total nurse staffing of 3.63 hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 18.2%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars.

River Run Healthcare Of Portsmouth has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. The facility does not carry CMS's abuse icon and is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
River Run Healthcare … River Run Healthcare …: 4★ 4★ OH average OH average: 3.15★ 3.15★ Hillstone Healthca chain avg Hillstone Healthca chain avg: 3.9★ 3.9★

About this facility

River Run Healthcare Of Portsmouth is a for-profit corporation-owned skilled nursing facility in Portsmouth, Scioto County, Ohio, certified by Medicare and Medicaid since March 1992. The facility is licensed for 25 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 22.2 residents.

According to CMS Care Compare, River Run holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Ohio state average of 3.15. This overall score reflects a health inspection rating of 3 stars, a quality measures rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 2 stars.

Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing hours of 3.63 per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 18.2%.

On penalties, CMS lists no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. The facility does not carry the CMS abuse icon, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.

River Run Healthcare Of Portsmouth is part of the Hillstone Healthcare chain, which operates 9 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.9 stars. CMS records indicate no change in ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.

Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; figures reflect the most recent published CMS data vintage available at the time of this listing.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

River Run Healthcare Of Portsmouth has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above Ohio's state average of 3.15.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

Total nurse staffing is 3.63 hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours, with an 18.2% turnover rate; CMS rates staffing at 2 out of 5 stars.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

No, CMS lists zero fines and $0.00 in total fines, with no payment denials.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

No, the facility does not carry the CMS abuse icon and is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

It is certified for 25 beds with an average daily census of 22.2 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Hillstone Healthcare chain, which operates 9 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.9 stars.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

The facility has been certified since March 1, 1992.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS publishes separate ratings for health inspections (3 stars), staffing (2 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and an overall rating (4 stars) combining these components.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7403546619 and verify current offerings 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 7403546619 to arrange a visit.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can view the most up-to-date CMS ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/365867?state=OH.

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.