RIVERSIDE LIFELONG HEALTH & REHABILITATION SALUD
672 GLOUCESTER ROAD, Saluda, VA 23149
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 Council Active
Active councils indicate resident empowerment and facility transparency.
Vetting This Facility? Get Answers They Don't Volunteer
Free guide: the exact questions to ask RIVERSIDE LIFELONG HEALTH & REHABILITATION SALUD, how to pull the public records (ownership, inspections, penalties), and how to request the info that isn't online — like the medical director.
Check your inbox!
Your facility vetting guide is on its way.
No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.
Care Quality Indicators
Lower is better
Lower is better
Lower is better
Lower is better
How RIVERSIDE LIFELONG HEALTH & REHABILITATION SALUD Compares
RIVERSIDE LIFELONG HEALTH & REHABILITATION SALUD is a 60-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Saluda, Virginia. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Virginia average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (2.6%) is below the Virginia average of 3.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 60 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 84% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Virginia average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.6% — worse than the Virginia average of 14.2%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.6% — better than the Virginia average of 3.7% (28% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.3% — better than the Virginia average of 4.7%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.1% — better than the Virginia average of 22.4%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Virginia averages across 289 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask RIVERSIDE LIFELONG HEALTH & REHABILITATION SALUD
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing RIVERSIDE LIFELONG HEALTH & REHABILITATION SALUD with other nursing homes in Saluda.
How is RIVERSIDE LIFELONG HEALTH & REHABILITATION SALUD addressing its health inspections 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 practices help RIVERSIDE LIFELONG HEALTH & REHABILITATION SALUD keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.6% here versus 3.7% across Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help RIVERSIDE LIFELONG HEALTH & REHABILITATION SALUD keep short-stay rehospitalizations below the state average?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 17.1% here versus 22.4% across Virginia. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at RIVERSIDE LIFELONG HEALTH & REHABILITATION SALUD?
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 LIFELONG HEALTH & REHABILITATION SALUD?
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 Saluda
Saluda sits in Middlesex County, where adults 65 and older make up about 32.1% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Virginia as a whole (15.4% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 3,412 (32.1%)
- Median age
- 54.7 years
- Median household income
- $57,060
- Median home value
- $265,500
Demographics for Middlesex County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Saluda.
Facility Details
Give Them a Daily Friend
Our AI companion calls your loved one daily for friendly conversation and wellness check-ins. We detect mood changes and alert you if something seems off.
- AI calls them daily
- Friendly conversation
- Alerts if something's wrong
Works on any phone. No app needed.