RIVERSIDE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION
101 OLD TALBOTTON RD, Thomaston, GA 30286
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How RIVERSIDE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION Compares
RIVERSIDE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION is a 73-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Thomaston, Georgia. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Georgia average of 2.6 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 4 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (3.3%) is below the Georgia average of 5.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 73 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Thomaston, the local average is 2.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Georgia average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 26.0% — worse than the Georgia average of 19.9% (31% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.0% — better than the Georgia average of 3.2%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.3% — better than the Georgia average of 5.6% (40% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Georgia averages across 356 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask RIVERSIDE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing RIVERSIDE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION with other nursing homes in Thomaston.
What keeps RIVERSIDE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION's quality measures rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is RIVERSIDE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 26.0% here versus 19.9% across Georgia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help RIVERSIDE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.3% here versus 5.6% across Georgia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does RIVERSIDE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 73 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at RIVERSIDE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains RIVERSIDE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION's rating advantage in Thomaston?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Thomaston
Thomaston sits in Upson County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.3% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Georgia as a whole (13.9% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 4,813 (18.3%)
- Median age
- 42.2 years
- Median household income
- $39,221
- Median home value
- $102,800
Demographics for Upson County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Thomaston.
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