Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehabilitation Salud
Saluda, VA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 495430) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $71,915 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (804) 758-2363 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehabilitation Salud has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Virginia state average of 2.95. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehabilitation Salud reports total nurse staffing of about 3.21 hours per resident per day, including 0.95 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.3%.
Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehabilitation Salud has 1 federal fine on record totaling $71,915.00, along with 1 payment denial. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation noted for this facility in CMS data.
About this facility
Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehabilitation Salud is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Saluda, Middlesex County, Virginia, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since April 23, 2021. The facility is certified for 60 beds and has an average daily census of 50.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the Virginia state average of 2.95. This overall score is built from a health inspection rating of 2 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.20749 per resident per day, including 0.94726 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 33.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $71,915.00, and 1 payment denial on file for this facility. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation associated with this listing in the provided data.
This facility is part of the Riverside Health System chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.3 stars. There is no record of an ownership change in the last 12 months, so the ratings shown reflect the current operator.
Families evaluating this facility should review the full inspection and penalty history directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current details. Data reflected here is drawn from CMS Care Compare records as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Virginia state average of 2.95.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.21 hours per resident per day, including 0.95 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars and a nursing turnover rate of 33.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $71,915.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is recorded for this facility in the provided CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 60 beds and has an average daily census of 50.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation and is part of the Riverside Health System chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average rating of 3.3 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare and Medicaid certification on April 23, 2021.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 4, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 8047582363 or 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 8047582363 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/495430?state=VA.
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.