Rivergate Health Care Center
Riverview, Wayne County, Michigan · CCN 235297 · For-profit (Partnership) · part of Life Care Centers Of America (194 facilities, chain average 3.4 stars)
CMS rates Rivergate Health Care Center 4 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 223 certified beds, 191 residents a day on average. 21 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 at immediate jeopardy; 1 fine totalling $8,408.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 5 / 4 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 3.37496 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.50235 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 2.75821 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 35% (registered nurses 23.8%) |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-21 complaint survey |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0600 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-11-22 |
| 2025-11-21 complaint survey |
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0607 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-11-22 |
| 2025-11-21 complaint survey |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-11-22 |
| 2025-11-21 complaint survey |
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0610 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-11-22 |
| 2025-05-01 | 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 Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-02 |
| 2025-04-17 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated | Past Non-Compliance 2025-04-04 |
| 2024-12-06 complaint survey |
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0580 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-16 |
| 2024-10-15 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-18 |
| 2024-05-31 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-06-05 |
| 2024-05-31 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0921 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-06-05 |
| 2024-05-31 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0814 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-06-05 |
| 2024-05-31 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0554 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-06-05 |
| 2024-05-31 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0645 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-06-05 |
| 2024-03-22 complaint survey |
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-27 |
| 2024-03-22 complaint survey |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-27 |
| 2024-03-22 complaint survey |
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 Deficiencies · tag F0842 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-17 |
| 2023-05-02 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-05-24 |
| 2023-05-02 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0865 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-05-24 |
| 2023-05-02 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0921 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-05-24 |
| 2023-05-02 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-05-24 |
| 2023-05-02 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0688 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-05-24 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-17 | Fine | $8,408 |
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Affiliates II Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2004-05-07 |
| Life Care Centers Of America, Inc. Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-02-13 |
| Riverview Medical Investors Limited Partnership Organization | adp of the snf | — | 1988-09-01 |
| Life Care Affiliates II Organization | direct ownership interest | — | 1993-06-01 |
| Life Care Affiliates II Organization | general partnership interest | — | 1993-06-01 |
| Developers Investment Company Inc. Organization | indirect ownership interest | — | 1993-06-01 |
| Developers Investment Company Inc. Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 1993-06-01 |
| Life Care Affiliates II Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 1993-06-01 |
| Life Care Centers Of America, Inc. Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 1988-09-01 |
| Riverview Medical Investors Limited Partnership Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 1988-09-01 |
| Gupta, Baldev Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-02-28 |
| Peeper, Michelle Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-02-13 |
| Preston, Forrest Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2004-05-07 |
| Lay, Lisa Individual | corporate director | — | 2017-04-24 |
| Swanker, Richard Individual | corporate director | — | 2022-01-01 |
| Cross, Cindy Individual | corporate officer | — | 1994-04-21 |
| Henry, Terry Individual | corporate officer | — | 1999-08-16 |
| Lay, Lisa Individual | corporate officer | — | 2018-02-09 |
| Swanker, Richard Individual | corporate officer | — | 2011-04-01 |
| Thurmond, Joan Individual | corporate officer | — | 2000-09-21 |
| Preston, Forrest Individual | direct ownership interest | — | 1988-02-08 |
| Preston, Forrest Individual | indirect ownership interest | — | 1993-06-01 |
| Preston, Forrest Individual | limited partnership interest | — | 1988-02-08 |
| Jecu, Oana Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2016-01-27 |
| Long, Zofia Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 1999-07-01 |
| Peeper, Michelle Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2018-07-30 |
| Fletcher, Todd Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-12-13 |
| Gupta, Baldev Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2010-10-01 |
| Jecu, Oana Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2016-01-27 |
| Long, Zofia Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 1999-07-01 |
| Peeper, Michelle Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2018-07-30 |
| Preston, Aubrey Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-12-13 |
| Ziegler, James Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-12-13 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Wayne County.