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River Place Nursing Center

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate nursing and staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

1126 Earl Frye Boulevard, South, Amory, MS 3882160 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.2/5

based on 5 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

The nursing staff has been noted for their exceptional care even with difficult patients. However, because most recent reviews lack descriptive details, families should conduct an in-person visit to verify current standards of cleanliness and dining.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

5 reviews analyzed
Families may find comfort in the compassionate nursing staff, as one reviewer specifically highlighted their ability to care for difficult patients. However, the facility lacks detailed feedback regarding food, cleanliness, or specific care protocols, making it difficult to assess overall quality beyond staff attitude.

Quality Themes

FoodN/AStaff10.0CleanN/AActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/ACommsN/AValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate nursing and staff
  • Ability to handle difficult patient needs

Rating Trends

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2343.02017(1)4.02019(1)5.02021(1)2.02025(2)

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How They Respond to Reviews

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Questions for Your Tour

  • 1With such a high staffing rating, how do you ensure that the caregivers are able to build deep, personal connections with each of the 60 residents?
  • 2I noticed your team is very active in responding to feedback; how does the facility use family input to improve day-to-day operations?
  • 3Since the health inspection rating is strong but there have been some recent state violations, what specific steps has the nursing team taken to address those areas?
  • 4What does a typical afternoon look like for residents in terms of social activities and getting out into the community?
  • 5In the event of a sudden medical change or an emergency during the night, what is the immediate protocol for notifying the family?
  • 6How do you manage the balance between providing high-level clinical care and maintaining a warm, home-like atmosphere for the residents?

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Key Review Excerpts

I just want to thank all Riverplace’s nurses and staff for truly caring for my mom (she can be difficult).

Long-term resident's family · 2021★★★★★
Source: 5 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.84hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.68hrs
90%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
28%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
30%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
2/ 5
Better Than Avg

8

measures

Worse Than Avg

4

measures

Mixed Results

5

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility56.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
56.7%
US
93.4%
MS
95.6%
Monroe
87.0%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
MS
1.6%
Monroe
9.8%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility12.8%
Better than Avg
Here
12.8%
US
15.3%
MS
21.4%
Monroe
16.3%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility13.1%
Better than Avg
Here
13.1%
US
14.4%
MS
20.8%
Monroe
16.5%
⚖️

Residents who lost too much weight

↓ Lower is better
This Facility12.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
12.2%
US
5.3%
MS
6.2%
Monroe
6.1%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility21.4%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
21.4%
US
19.5%
MS
24.0%
Monroe
15.0%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility60.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
60.6%
US
81.8%
MS
88.5%
Monroe
73.2%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility83.3%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
83.3%
US
79.7%
MS
84.6%
Monroe
72.9%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.1%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
2.1%
US
1.6%
MS
2.7%
Monroe
1.3%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

5deficiencies
Near state avg (6.7)

River Place Nursing Center shows a pattern of deficiencies primarily in resident rights protections, with recurring issues around grievance procedures appearing across multiple surveys from 2023 to 2024. The facility has also had problems with care planning, medication management, and preventing inappropriate use of restraints and psychotropic drugs. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the persistence of resident rights violations across surveys suggests families should inquire about complaint resolution processes and advocacy protections.

Dec 18, 2025Routine
6
0345ModerateCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0688MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

0761MinorCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

0558MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0578MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

0605MinorCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

May 30, 2024Routine
1
0585MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Apr 20, 2023Routine
6
0576ModerateCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

0583MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

0585MinorCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

0604MinorCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

0656MinorCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0684MinorCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

River Place Nursing Center

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Briar Hill Management

Chain Size

6 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.8/5 · Rank 1 of 6 (Best)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Philippe, Lynn

Owner

Rotolo, David

Owner

Rotolo, Robert

Owner

Key personnel

Briar Hill Management, LLCManagerBurlison, SandyManagerBurns, SharonManagerGreen, DonnaManagerKing, CurtisManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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