River'S Edge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Philadelphia, PA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 395843) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 3 totaling $7,387
Phone: (215) 632-5700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
River's Edge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
River's Edge reports total nurse staffing of about 3.66 hours per resident per day, including 0.88 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 47.9%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 2 stars.
CMS records show River's Edge has 3 federal fines totaling $7,387.00, with 0 payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in the CMS data provided.
About this facility
River's Edge Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a 120-bed skilled nursing facility in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, with an average daily census of 117.2 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since November 1990, accepting both Medicare and Medicaid residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, River's Edge holds an overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97 stars. Its component ratings are: 3 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 2 stars for staffing. This staffing rating reflects reported total nurse staffing of 3.66 hours per resident per day, including 0.88 RN hours per resident per day, alongside a nursing staff turnover rate of 47.9%.
CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $7,387.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is present in the data provided for this facility.
River's Edge is part of the Paramount Care Centers chain, which operates 10 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.3 stars across the chain. There has been no ownership change reported in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; figures reflect the most recently published CMS data set for this facility.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
River's Edge has an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, above the Pennsylvania state average of 2.97 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.66 hours per resident per day, with 0.88 RN hours per resident per day and a 47.9% turnover rate, earning a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $7,387.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the CMS data provided for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
River's Edge has 120 certified beds and an average daily census of 117.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Paramount Care Centers chain, which operates 10 facilities averaging 3.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since November 21, 1990.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; River's Edge scores 4, 3, 2, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at (215) 632-5700 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed by CMS data; contact the facility at (215) 632-5700 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit the official listing at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/395843?state=PA for the most current CMS data.
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.