Public Record
Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Operated by Hamilton County Hospital District
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 1 / 5
- Certified beds
- 122
- Avg. residents per day
- 109.6
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Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Health citations
- 43
- Fire safety findings
- 13
- Inspections on file
- 17
- Last inspection
- 2026-03-10
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Citations
43 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0600Seriousactual harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- 0677Generalpotential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 0558Generalpotential for harm
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- 0558Generalpotential for harm
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- 0755Seriousactual harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0689Seriousimmediate jeopardy
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0584Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0806Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
- 0791Generalpotential for harm
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
- 0584Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0557Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
- 0925Generalpotential for harm
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
- 0679Generalpotential for harm
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
- 0563Seriousactual harm
Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
- 0558Generalpotential for harm
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- 0655Generalpotential for harm
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
- 0576Generalpotential for harm
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0684Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- 0677Generalpotential for harm
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- 0565Generalpotential for harm
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
- 0558Generalpotential for harm
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- 0600Seriousactual harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- 0660Generalpotential for harm
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
- 0655Generalpotential for harm
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
- 0880Generalpotential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- 0582Generalpotential for harm
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0842Generalpotential for harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- 0689Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- 0800Generalpotential for harm
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
- 0755Generalpotential for harm
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- 0700Generalpotential for harm
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
- 0656Generalpotential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- 0641Generalpotential for harm
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- 0804Generalpotential for harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- 0578Generalpotential for harm
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.
- 0577Generalno actual harm
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
- 0660Generalpotential for harm
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Inspection history
Every health inspection on record
Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.
- View inspection reportInspection1 deficiency
- View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety8 deficiencies
- View inspection reportInspection2 deficiencies
- Inspection2 deficiencies
676246 05/28/2025 Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 6801 E Riverside Dr Austin, TX 78741 F 0558 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection1 deficiency
676246 03/26/2025 Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 6801 E Riverside Dr Austin, TX 78741 F 0689 Level of Harm - Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety Residents Affected - Few Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection3 deficiencies
676246 01/07/2025 Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 6801 E Riverside Dr Austin, TX 78741 F 0584 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection8 deficiencies
676246 10/30/2024 Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 6801 E Riverside Dr Austin, TX 78741 F 0557 Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm Residents Affected - Few Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal…
Read full statement of deficiencies - View inspection reportInspectionFire Safety5 deficiencies
- Inspection1 deficiency
676246 09/25/2024 Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 6801 E Riverside Dr Austin, TX 78741 F 0563 Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. Level of Harm - Actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO…
Read full statement of deficiencies - Inspection1 deficiency
676246 09/11/2024 Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 6801 E Riverside Dr Austin, TX 78741 F 0558 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Level of Harm - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm **NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT…
Read full statement of deficiencies
Showing the 10 most recent inspections. 7 earlier inspections are also on record.
Ownership
Hamilton County Hospital District
10nursing homes nationwide, in CMS records
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
- Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Austin, TX, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 676246.
- What is the CMS rating for Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
- Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center have?
- Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is certified for 122 beds. It serves an average of 109.6 residents per day.
- How many citations does Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center have?
- Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has 43 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
- Riverside Nursing and Rehabilitation Center was last inspected on March 10, 2026. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
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