Riverside Health Care Center, Inc.
745 MAIN ST, East Hartford, CT 06108
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
Resident & Family Councils Active
Active councils indicate resident empowerment and facility transparency.
CMS Abuse/Neglect Flag
This facility has been flagged by CMS for abuse or neglect concerns. Please research carefully and contact the facility for current information.
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Riverside Health Care Center, Inc. Compares
Riverside Health Care Center, Inc. is a 345-bed for-profit nursing facility in East Hartford, Connecticut. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Connecticut average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (6.2%) is above the Connecticut average of 4.2% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 345 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 82% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Connecticut average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.4% — worse than the Connecticut average of 17.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.2% — better than the Connecticut average of 3.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.2% — worse than the Connecticut average of 4.2% (48% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.1% — worse than the Connecticut average of 24.5%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Connecticut averages across 191 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Riverside Health Care Center, Inc.
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Riverside Health Care Center, Inc. with other nursing homes in East Hartford.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for Riverside Health Care Center, Inc., and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is Riverside Health Care Center, Inc. addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Riverside Health Care Center, Inc. doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 6.2% here versus 4.2% across Connecticut. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Riverside Health Care Center, Inc.?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Riverside Health Care Center, Inc.?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around East Hartford
East Hartford sits in Hartford County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.1% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Connecticut as a whole (17.2% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 152,812 (17.1%)
- Median age
- 40.4 years
- Median household income
- $76,259
- Median home value
- $242,900
Demographics for Hartford County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near East Hartford.
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