Rivergate Health Care Center
14041 Pennsylvania Rd, Riverview, MI 48193 · Wayne County · 223 certified beds · avg 191 residents/day · certified since May 28, 1976
Part of chain: LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA (194 facilities, chain avg rating 3.4★)
What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.
Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)
▲ Immediate jeopardy, one-off · Apr 17, 2025 · F-0689 · triggered by a complaint
The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Why it matters: This is one of the most common citations and directly relates to falls and injuries, which can be devastating for older adults.
Severity (J): Inspectors found a situation that put a resident's life or safety in immediate danger, affecting one or a few residents. The facility must fix it immediately — these citations often come with large fines.
Corrected: Apr 4, 2025 (Past Non-Compliance)
All citations in the current public record (21)
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · from a complaint |
| Nov 21, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. These written safeguards are the foundation of resident protection. · from a complaint |
| Nov 21, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · from a complaint |
| Nov 21, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do. · from a complaint |
| May 1, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. |
| Apr 17, 2025 | ▲ J · Immediate jeopardy, one-off | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint |
| Dec 6, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not immediately notify the resident, their doctor, and a family member when something significant happened — such as an injury, a decline in health, or a room change. Families and doctors are entitled to know right away. · from a complaint |
| Oct 15, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint |
| May 31, 2024 | F · Potential for harm, facility-wide | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. |
| May 31, 2024 | F · Potential for harm, facility-wide | The facility did not keep its building and grounds safe, functional, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. |
| May 31, 2024 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not dispose of garbage and refuse properly. |
| May 31, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not allow residents to take their own medications when a clinical review showed they could do so safely. Residents have this right if their care team determines it's appropriate. |
| May 31, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not properly complete the required screening (called PASARR) that identifies whether a person entering a nursing home has a mental illness or intellectual disability and needs specialized services. |
| Mar 22, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. · from a complaint |
| Mar 22, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · from a complaint |
| Mar 22, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. · from a complaint |
| May 2, 2023 | F · Potential for harm, facility-wide | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. |
| May 2, 2023 | F · Potential for harm, facility-wide | The facility did not have a written plan describing how it runs its quality improvement program — the ongoing process of finding problems in care and fixing them. |
| May 2, 2023 | F · Potential for harm, facility-wide | The facility did not keep its building and grounds safe, functional, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. |
| May 2, 2023 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. |
| May 2, 2023 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide the care needed to maintain or improve residents' movement and flexibility — such as range-of-motion exercises — leading to avoidable decline. |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (5 → 1).
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5 | 0 | F |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 | F |
| 2025 | 6 | 1 | J ▲ |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
1 fine totaling $8,408.
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 17, 2025 | Fine | $8,408 |
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
| Measure | This facility | Michigan avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 3.64 | 4.32 | 3.95 | bottom 17% in Michigan; bottom 44% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.54 | 0.84 | 0.69 | bottom 23% in Michigan; bottom 44% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 2.97 | 3.79 | 3.50 | bottom 7% in Michigan; bottom 30% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.27 | 0.49 | 0.48 | bottom 20% in Michigan; bottom 25% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 35.0 | 44.1 | 45.8 | top 23% in Michigan; top 24% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 23.8 | 39.2 | 42.9 | top 22% in Michigan; top 20% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.37, RN 0.50, weekend 2.76. Staffing rating: 3/5.
Self-reported quality measures
Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.
Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5
Who owns this facility
For profit - Partnership
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Developers Investment Company INC | Organization | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/1993 |
| Life Care Affiliates II | Organization | Direct Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/1993 |
| Preston, Forrest | Individual | Direct Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/08/1988 |
| Preston, Forrest | Individual | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/1993 |
| Cross, Cindy | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/21/1994 |
| Developers Investment Company INC | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/1993 |
| Fletcher, Todd | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/13/2024 |
| Gupta, Baldev | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2010 |
| Gupta, Baldev | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2025 |
| Henry, Terry | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/16/1999 |
| Jecu, Oana | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/27/2016 |
| Jecu, Oana | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/27/2016 |
| Lay, Lisa | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/24/2017 |
| Lay, Lisa | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/09/2018 |
| Life Care Affiliates II | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/1993 |
| Life Care Affiliates II | Organization | General Partnership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/1993 |
| Life Care Affiliates II | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/07/2004 |
| Life Care Centers of America, INC. | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/1988 |
| Life Care Centers of America, INC. | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/13/2025 |
| Long, Zofia | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/1999 |
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
- "Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
- "What specific steps do you take to prevent abuse and neglect, and how are staff trained on them?"
- "When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
- "If someone reports suspected abuse or neglect here, what happens in the first 24 hours?"
- "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
- "If my family member falls or their condition changes, exactly when and how will I be notified?"
- "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rivergate Terrace | 0.1 mi | Riverview, MI | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Belle Fountain Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | 0.8 mi | Riverview, MI | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | abuse |
| The Orchards at Southgate | 0.9 mi | Southgate, MI | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Aerius Health Center | 2.0 mi | Riverview, MI | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| The Lodge at Taylor | 3.8 mi | Taylor, MI | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Medilodge of Taylor | 4.0 mi | Taylor, MI | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Applewood Nursing Center, INC | 4.2 mi | Woodhaven, MI | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Optalis Health and Rehabilitation of Allen Park | 4.3 mi | Allen Park, MI | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Regency, a Villa Center | 4.3 mi | Taylor, MI | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Aberdeen Rehabilitation and Skilled Nursing Center | 4.8 mi | Trenton, MI | ★★☆☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Imperial, a Villa Center | 8.1 mi | Dearborn Heights, MI | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 235297.