RIVERSIDE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
6801 E RIVERSIDE DR, Austin, TX 78741
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How RIVERSIDE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER Compares
RIVERSIDE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER is a 122-bed for-profit nursing facility in Austin, Texas. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Texas average of 2.7 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is staffing at 1 star. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (3.1%) is below the Texas average of 4.0%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 122 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% occupied.
Among the 25 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Austin, 4 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.6 stars.
By the numbers vs. Texas average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 7.6% — better than the Texas average of 9.4%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.5% — worse than the Texas average of 3.3%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.1% — better than the Texas average of 4.0%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 31.6% — worse than the Texas average of 25.8%.
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 Texas averages across 1176 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask RIVERSIDE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing RIVERSIDE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER with other nursing homes in Austin.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for RIVERSIDE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER, 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 NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER 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 NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 7.6% here versus 9.4% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help RIVERSIDE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.1% here versus 4.0% across Texas. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does RIVERSIDE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 90% occupancy across 122 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at RIVERSIDE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Austin
Austin sits in Travis County, where adults 65 and older make up about 9.8% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Texas as a whole (12.5% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 123,046 (9.8%)
- Median age
- 34.5 years
- Median household income
- $80,668
- Median home value
- $347,700
Demographics for Travis County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Austin.
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