For profit - Corporation · 122 certified beds · CMS number 676246
Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Austin, TX
CMS records 28 health deficiencies at Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Austin, Texas in its last 3 inspection cycles; the Texas median is 25. Its most recent standard inspection was on Jan 15, 2026. The highest severity cited is J (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 1 citation was at the immediate jeopardy level, 1 of them recorded as past non-compliance (fixed before the inspection). CMS lists 1 fine totaling $10,820 in the last three years.
- 28deficiencies, 3 cycles (TX median 25)
- 4in the latest cycle (TX median 8)
- Jhighest severity · Immediate jeopardy
- $10,820fines, last 3 years
- 1CMS overall rating (of 5)
Inspections and deficiencies
CMS findings for Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center as of Sep 1, 2026, grouped by inspection cycle (3 cycles); each is a requirement inspectors found not met, and Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center may since have corrected or disputed it. Severity letters · Inspection cycles · Care Compare
Most recent cycle (4 deficiencies)
Standard inspection Jan 15, 2026. CMS counts 4 health deficiencies and 8 fire safety deficiencies in this cycle.
Apr 12, 2026 · Complaint inspection
1 deficiency, highest E
F880 · Infection prevention and control program
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Apr 13, 2026
Mar 10, 2026 · Complaint inspection
1 deficiency, highest G
F600 · Freedom from abuse and neglect
Requirement cited (CMS): Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- Severity
- G Actual harm (not immediate jeopardy), isolated
- Status
- Past non-compliance (fixed before the inspection), Mar 3, 2026
Jan 15, 2026 · Standard inspection
2 deficiencies, highest D
F677 · Help with daily care
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jan 16, 2026
F558 · Accommodating individual needs and preferences
Requirement cited (CMS): Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jan 16, 2026
Previous cycle: 17 deficiencies (standard inspection Oct 30, 2024)
Standard inspection Oct 30, 2024. CMS counts 17 health deficiencies and 5 fire safety deficiencies in this cycle.
May 28, 2025 · Complaint inspection
2 deficiencies, highest G
F755 · Pharmacy services and a consultant pharmacist
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- Severity
- G Actual harm (not immediate jeopardy), isolated
- Status
- Correction date May 29, 2025
F558 · Accommodating individual needs and preferences
Requirement cited (CMS): Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date May 29, 2025
Mar 26, 2025 · Complaint inspection
1 deficiency, highest J
F689 · Accident prevention and supervision
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- Severity
- J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety, isolated
- Status
- Past non-compliance (fixed before the inspection), Mar 25, 2025
Jan 7, 2025 · Complaint inspection
3 deficiencies, highest E
F880 · Infection prevention and control program
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Jan 8, 2025
F812 · Food safety and sanitation
Requirement cited (CMS): Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Jan 8, 2025
F584 · Safe, clean, homelike surroundings
Requirement cited (CMS): Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Jan 8, 2025
Oct 30, 2024 · Standard inspection
8 deficiencies, highest E
F925 · Pest control
Requirement cited (CMS): Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Oct 31, 2024
F880 · Infection prevention and control program
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Oct 31, 2024
F806 · Allergies, preferences, and meal substitutes
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Oct 31, 2024
F791 · Dental services in Medicaid nursing facilities
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Oct 31, 2024
F679 · Activities program
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Oct 31, 2024
F656 · Comprehensive person-centered care plan
Requirement cited (CMS): Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Oct 31, 2024
F584 · Safe, clean, homelike surroundings
Requirement cited (CMS): Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Oct 31, 2024
F557 · Respect and personal belongings
Requirement cited (CMS): Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Oct 31, 2024
Sep 25, 2024 · Complaint inspection
1 deficiency, highest G
F563 · Receiving visitors
Requirement cited (CMS): Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
- Severity
- G Actual harm (not immediate jeopardy), isolated
- Status
- Correction date Oct 18, 2024
Sep 11, 2024 · Complaint inspection
1 deficiency, highest E
F558 · Accommodating individual needs and preferences
Requirement cited (CMS): Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Sep 12, 2024
Sep 1, 2024 · Complaint inspection
1 deficiency, highest D
F655 · Baseline care plan within 48 hours
Requirement cited (CMS): Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Sep 2, 2024
Earlier cycle: 7 deficiencies (standard inspection Sep 12, 2023)
Standard inspection Sep 12, 2023. CMS counts 7 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in this cycle.
Apr 10, 2024 · Complaint inspection
1 deficiency, highest E
F576 · Phone, mail, and internet access
Requirement cited (CMS): Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Apr 13, 2024
Sep 12, 2023 · Standard inspection
5 deficiencies, highest F
F812 · Food safety and sanitation
Requirement cited (CMS): Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- Severity
- F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespread
- Status
- Correction date Nov 16, 2023
F684 · Quality of care
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Nov 16, 2023
F677 · Help with daily care
Requirement cited (CMS): Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Nov 16, 2023
F565 · Resident and family councils
Requirement cited (CMS): Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
- Severity
- E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern
- Status
- Correction date Nov 16, 2023
F558 · Accommodating individual needs and preferences
Requirement cited (CMS): Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- Severity
- D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
- Status
- Correction date Nov 16, 2023
Sep 5, 2023 · Complaint inspection
1 deficiency, highest G
F600 · Freedom from abuse and neglect
Requirement cited (CMS): Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- Severity
- G Actual harm (not immediate jeopardy), isolated
- Status
- Correction date Sep 25, 2023
Tags cited in more than one inspection
6 tags cited on more than one inspection date at Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; each date counts once and does not mean the same incident. PNC = past non-compliance.
| Tag | Inspections | Dates |
|---|---|---|
| F558 Accommodating individual needs and preferences | 4 | Jan 15, 2026; May 28, 2025; Sep 11, 2024; Sep 12, 2023 |
| F880 Infection prevention and control program | 3 | Apr 12, 2026; Jan 7, 2025; Oct 30, 2024 |
| F584 Safe, clean, homelike surroundings | 2 | Jan 7, 2025; Oct 30, 2024 |
| F600 Freedom from abuse and neglect | 2 | Mar 10, 2026 (PNC); Sep 5, 2023 |
| F677 Help with daily care | 2 | Jan 15, 2026; Sep 12, 2023 |
| F812 Food safety and sanitation | 2 | Jan 7, 2025; Sep 12, 2023 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 26, 2025 | Fine | $10,820 |
Staffing and CMS ratings
- Total nurse staff hours per resident per day
- 3.38 h (about the same as the Texas median of 3.27 h)
- RN hours per resident per day
- 0.42 h (above the Texas median of 0.38 h)
- Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day
- 2.80 h
- Nursing staff turnover
- 52.5% (Texas median 52.1%)
- Administrators who left
- 2
- CMS overall rating
- 1 of 5
- Health inspection rating
- 2 of 5
- Staffing rating
- 1 of 5
- Quality measure rating
- 3 of 5
CMS figures for Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, copied as published; Texas medians are ours.
Facility details
- Address
- 6801 E Riverside Dr, Austin, TX 78741
- Phone
- (512) 247-9000
- County
- Travis
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain (CMS)
- Hamilton County Hospital District
- Certified beds
- 122
- Average residents per day
- 112.3
- In Medicare/Medicaid since
- Mar 23, 2010
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident and family council
- Resident
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
Questions to ask on a visit
Based on the tags cited most often here.
- How does the home adapt rooms and routines for residents with limited mobility, vision, or hearing? (F558, cited 4 times)
- How do staff track and report infections among residents? (F880, cited 3 times)
- How often are rooms cleaned and bed linens changed? (F584, cited 2 times)
- How does the home screen, train, and supervise staff to protect residents? (F600, cited 2 times)
Other nursing homes in Austin and the same chain
- Coral Rehabilitation and Nursing of Austin
Austin · 89 deficiencies - Austin Wellness & Rehabilitation
Austin · 66 deficiencies - Gracy Woods Nursing Center
Austin · 61 deficiencies - Heritage Park Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing C
Austin · 49 deficiencies - Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation
Austin · 46 deficiencies - Ignite Medical Resort Round Rock, LLC
Austin · 37 deficiencies - Colonial Manor Advanced Rehab & Healthcare
Pharr · 37 deficiencies - The Reserve at Richardson
Richardson · 35 deficiencies - Cedar Hollow Rehabilitation Center
Sherman · 30 deficiencies - Avir at The Lakes
Texas City · 29 deficiencies
Source
CMS Provider Data Catalog: Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, Survey Summary. Processed by CMS Sep 1, 2026; next update Oct 28, 2026.