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Ottawa County, Michigan · Nursing home

Riverside Nursing Centre

1 of 5 overall from CMS

415 Friant Street, Grand Haven, MI 49417

Call (616) 842-4120Directions

At a glance

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Riverside Nursing Centre is a 34-bed nursing home in Grand Haven, Michigan (Ottawa County). CMS rates it 1 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 3.72 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Michigan average of 3.99. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.

Certified beds
34
Residents per day (average)
27.4
Certified since
1993 (33 yrs)

For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Atrium Centers (26 homes)

Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.

Terms used on this page
CMS
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
Certified beds
The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
Deficiency or citation
A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
Actual harm
Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
Immediate jeopardy
Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
Inspection cycle
A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
Special Focus Facility (SFF)
A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program

Questions to ask Riverside Nursing Centre

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. CMS counts 19 health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle (the standard inspection on Feb 12, 2026 plus complaint and infection-control inspections); the Michigan average is 9.9. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data
  2. Nursing staff turnover is 71.0%, above the Michigan average of 44.1%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
  3. Reported nurse staffing is 3.33 hours per resident on weekends against 3.72 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data

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CMS star ratings

The vertical line marks the Michigan average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings

Nurse staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.

What these roles do

Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.

How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 8 hours. The vertical line marks the Michigan average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.

Quality measures

CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Michigan and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.

Long-stay residents

MeasureThis homeMichiganU.S.
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 20.0% 10.8% 13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 10.7% 5.4% 5.2%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0% 0.8% 0.8%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.9% 1.5% 1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.9% 4.3% 12.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.9% 0.1% 0.1%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.5% 3.0% 3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 93.9% 95.3% 93.6%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 17.2% 12.0% 14.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 13.8% 19.4% 19.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0% 95.0% 95.5%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 7.5% 5.1% 4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 10.7% 20.0% 19.0%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 11.6% 14.8% 15.4%
★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Too few residents or stays to report 1.84 1.90
★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Too few residents or stays to report 1.64 1.78

Short-stay residents

MeasureThis homeMichiganU.S.
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 70.0% 83.3% 82.0%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.1% 1.1% 1.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 95.8% 79.5% 79.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Too few residents or stays to report 24.0% 23.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Too few residents or stays to report 11.7% 12.0%

Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov

Inspection history

Inspectors cited 53 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 1 involved actual harm; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 17 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Jul 11, 2025: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Deficiencies by inspection cycle
Standard inspectionHealthFire safety
Feb 12, 20261917
Dec 4, 2024266
Jan 10, 202489

Michigan homes averaged 9.9 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.

Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (53)

  1. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 11, 2026)

  2. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Complaint investigation · Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 11, 2026)

  3. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 4, 2026)

  4. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 4, 2026)

  5. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 18, 2026)

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  1. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 18, 2026)

  2. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 18, 2026)

  3. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 19, 2026)

  4. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 18, 2026)

  5. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 18, 2026)

  6. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 18, 2026)

  7. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 18, 2026)

  8. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 4, 2026)

  9. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 4, 2026)

  10. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 18, 2026)

  11. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 18, 2026)

  12. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 18, 2026)

  13. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 18, 2026)

  14. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 18, 2026)

  15. GActual harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 8, 2025)

  16. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 8, 2025)

  17. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Complaint investigation · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 8, 2025)

  18. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.

    Complaint investigation · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 8, 2025)

  19. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Complaint investigation · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 8, 2025)

  20. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

    Complaint investigation · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 8, 2025)

  21. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 8, 2025)

  22. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 8, 2025)

  23. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 8, 2025)

  24. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

    Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 8, 2025)

  25. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

    Complaint investigation · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 8, 2025)

Showing the 30 most recent of 53.

What severity letters A to L mean

Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".

Penalties, past three years

CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this home in the past three years.

Michigan homes averaged 0.7 fines and $29,376 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.

Cost

Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.

Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.

Compared within Michigan

Common questions

What is the CMS star rating for Riverside Nursing Centre?

Riverside Nursing Centre has an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 1, staffing is 3 and quality measures is 3.

How many beds does Riverside Nursing Centre have?

Riverside Nursing Centre has 34 certified beds. It averages 27.4 residents per day, about 80.6% of its certified beds.

How much nursing care do residents get at Riverside Nursing Centre?

The home reports 3.72 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.72 hours from registered nurses. The Michigan average is 3.99 hours and 0.78 hours from registered nurses.

Has Riverside Nursing Centre been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

Does Riverside Nursing Centre accept Medicare or Medicaid?

CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 235535. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov

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