River Valley Rehabilitation Center
Blountstown, FL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 105473) · 150 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (850) 674-5464 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
River Valley Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Florida state average of 3.27 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
River Valley Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.6 hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.6%.
River Valley Rehabilitation Center has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00 across 0 fines, and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not part of the Special Focus program.
About this facility
River Valley Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit corporation-owned skilled nursing facility in Blountstown, Calhoun County, Florida, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since November 1984. The facility maintains 150 certified beds with an average daily census of 112.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, River Valley holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Florida state average of 3.27. This overall score is built from a 5-star health inspection rating, a 5-star quality measure (QM) rating, and a 4-star staffing rating.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 3.60 hours per resident per day, with 0.41 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. No abuse icon is flagged, and the facility is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes CMS considers persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection oversight.
River Valley is part of the Sovereign Healthcare Holdings chain, which operates 43 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.7 stars across the chain. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the existing operator. All figures are drawn from CMS Care Compare; families should verify current data directly on the Care Compare website, as figures update periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
River Valley Rehabilitation Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above Florida's state average of 3.27 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.60 hours per resident per day, including 0.41 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4; nursing turnover is 33.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 150 certified beds with an average daily census of 112.4 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 Sovereign Healthcare Holdings chain, which operates 43 facilities with an average rating of 3.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since November 1, 1984.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, quality measures, and staffing; this facility scores 5, 5, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This isn't specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 8506745464 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set doesn't cover tour details; contact the facility at 8506745464 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/105473?state=FL.
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.