Riverside Healthcare Center
1149 West Monroe Road, St. Louis, MI 48880
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Riverside Healthcare Center Compares
Riverside Healthcare Center is a 39-bed for-profit nursing facility in St. Louis, Michigan. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Michigan average of 3.1 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is quality measures at 2 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (7.6%) is above the Michigan average of 5.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 39 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in St. Louis, the local average is 3.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Michigan average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 19.3% — worse than the Michigan average of 14.8% (30% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.6% — worse than the Michigan average of 2.9%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.6% — worse than the Michigan average of 5.1% (50% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Michigan averages across 422 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Riverside Healthcare Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Riverside Healthcare Center with other nursing homes in St. Louis.
How is Riverside Healthcare Center addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Riverside Healthcare Center doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 19.3% here versus 14.8% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Riverside Healthcare Center doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 3.6% here versus 2.9% across Michigan. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Riverside Healthcare Center maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 39 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Riverside Healthcare Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does Riverside Healthcare Center lag behind other St. Louis options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.5 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around St. Louis
St. Louis sits in Gratiot County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.3% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Michigan as a whole (17.2% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 7,053 (17.3%)
- Median age
- 40.0 years
- Median household income
- $49,795
- Median home value
- $97,600
Demographics for Gratiot County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near St. Louis.
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