RIVERWOOD HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER

RIVERWOOD HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER holds a 2 out of 5 star CMS overall rating, below the Florida average of 3.2, as a nursing home in Starke, Florida, with 11 deficiencies recorded at its most recent logged inspection in August 2025.

nursing home in Starke, Florida

9049646220

Ratings

CMS 2/5 stars

• Health inspections: 2/5
• Staffing: 1/5
• Quality measures: 5/5

Estimated cost

Estimated $3,800–$6,200/month

About RIVERWOOD HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER

RIVERWOOD HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER is a for profit - limited liability company nursing home in Starke, Florida.

Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall, below the Starke average of 3, below the Florida average of 3.2.

Its strongest reported domain is quality measures at 5 out of 5, and its weakest is staffing at 1 out of 5.

State surveyors cited 11 deficiencies at its most recent recorded inspection in August 2025.

How to read RIVERWOOD HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER's star rating

The CMS overall star rating for RIVERWOOD HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER is a composite of three separately measured domains: health inspection results from state survey teams, staffing levels reported through payroll-based journal data, and clinical quality measures drawn from resident assessments and Medicare claims. A 2-star overall rating means RIVERWOOD HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER scores below most rated providers nationally. A low overall rating is most often driven by health inspection findings, which carry the heaviest weight in the CMS formula.

For RIVERWOOD HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER, CMS currently publishes 2 out of 5 for health inspections, 1 out of 5 for staffing, 5 out of 5 for quality measures. Health inspection scores are graded on a curve within each state, so this facility's inspection score is a ranking against other Florida providers rather than an absolute measure. Staffing scores reflect reported nurse hours per resident day, and quality-measure scores reflect resident outcomes such as falls, pressure ulcers and hospital readmissions.

In local context: 2 rated facilities in Starke average 3 out of 5, and the Florida average is 3.2. RIVERWOOD HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER rates 2 out of 5, below that benchmark. Comparing a facility against its own local market matters because inspection severity, Medicaid reimbursement rates and staffing supply all vary sharply by state.

What RIVERWOOD HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER's inspection record shows

Surveyors recorded 11 deficiencies for RIVERWOOD HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER at the inspection logged in August 2025. A deficiency is a specific finding that the facility fell short of a federal requirement; each one carries a scope-and-severity grade from an isolated, no-harm issue up to immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

Counts alone can mislead. A count as high as 11 usually reflects a broad survey covering several care areas, and is worth reading citation by citation rather than treating as a single verdict. Ask RIVERWOOD HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER directly for its most recent CMS Form 2567 statement of deficiencies and the plan of correction that accompanied it — providers are required to make both available to the public on request.

What nursing home costs near Starke, Florida

Florida nursing home typically runs $3,800 to $6,200 per month, a midpoint of roughly $5,000 — about $60,000 a year. This is a state-level market estimate from published rate data for this care type, not a quote from RIVERWOOD HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER, and it is the single figure on this page that is modelled rather than reported.

Actual pricing at RIVERWOOD HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER depends on room type, whether the community charges a flat all-inclusive rate or a base rate plus tiered care levels, and one-time community or entrance fees. For skilled nursing, Medicare may cover a limited post-hospital stay in full for the first 20 days and partially through day 100 when the stay qualifies; long-term custodial care is generally paid privately or through Medicaid once assets are spent down.

When you call RIVERWOOD HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER, ask for the total monthly figure at the care level being recommended — not the base rate — plus the schedule of annual increases over the last three years and what triggers a move to a higher care tier.

Questions to ask RIVERWOOD HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER on a tour

These are drawn from what this facility's own record does and does not tell you. Bring them to the tour and write down the answers — comparing written answers across two or three Starke providers is more revealing than any single visit.

• Your CMS overall rating is 2 out of 5 — what changed at the most recent survey, and what are you doing differently now?
• CMS reports 1 out of 5 for staffing here — how is that being addressed?
• Can I see the Form 2567 covering the 11 recorded deficiencies and your plan of correction?
• What is the current nurse and aide staffing ratio on days, evenings, nights and weekends, and what is your annual staff turnover?
• What is the all-in monthly cost for the care level you would place my family member in, and what triggers an increase?
• How are medication changes, falls and hospital transfers communicated to family, and how quickly?
• Can we visit unannounced at a mealtime and on a weekend before deciding?

How to verify this information about RIVERWOOD HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER

Everything on this page comes from public records, and you can check each figure at its source. CMS publishes provider ratings, staffing and inspection data through its Provider Data Catalog and Medicare Care Compare; the Florida licensing and survey agency holds the state licence file, complaint investigations and any enforcement actions for RIVERWOOD HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER; and your local Area Agency on Aging can tell you about waiver programs and ombudsman support in Starke.

Long-term care ombudsman programs are free and independent, and an ombudsman who covers Starke will often know a facility's recent staffing and complaint history in more current detail than any published dataset. Clear Care Connect does not inspect, endorse or rank facilities for payment, and does not accept payment from providers to change what a page says.

RIVERWOOD HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER — questions families ask

How does Medicare rate RIVERWOOD HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER?

RIVERWOOD HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER holds a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Florida average of 3.2.

How does RIVERWOOD HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER compare to other Starke facilities?

Across 2 rated facilities in Starke, the average CMS overall rating is 3 out of 5. RIVERWOOD HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER rates 2 out of 5, below that local average.

What are RIVERWOOD HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER's CMS domain scores?

CMS reports health inspections 2 out of 5, staffing 1 out of 5, quality measures 5 out of 5 for RIVERWOOD HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER.

What did RIVERWOOD HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER's most recent inspection find?

11 deficiencies were recorded at the inspection logged in August 2025. Deficiency records come from CMS and may lag the facility's current conditions.

Who operates RIVERWOOD HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER?

RIVERWOOD HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER is operated as a for profit - limited liability company nursing home.

What does nursing home cost near Starke, Florida?

Florida nursing home typically runs $3,800–$6,200 per month. This is a state-level estimate, not a quote from RIVERWOOD HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER — pricing varies by care level and room type.

Where is RIVERWOOD HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER located?

RIVERWOOD HEALTHCARE & REHABILITATION CENTER is at 808 S COLLEY RD. You can reach the facility directly at 9049646220.

Nearby facilities in Starke

• WINDSOR HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER