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River Walk Care Center

Below Average2-Star CMS Rating

1100 WEST MORTON AVENUE, Porterville, CA 93257

99 Beds
Medicare Since 1996

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1100 WEST MORTON AVENUE
Porterville, CA 93257

About River Walk Care Center

Nursing home overview and details

River Walk Care Center is a for-profit nursing home in Porterville, CA, serving Tulare County and the surrounding community. The facility has 99 certified beds with an average daily census of 90.2 residents.

River Walk Care Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1996, bringing 30 years of experience in long-term care.

CMS has assigned this facility a 2-star quality rating. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality and safety measures below. When choosing a nursing home in Porterville, CA, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.

At a Glance

Overall Rating2/5 Stars
Certified Beds99
Avg. Residents/Day90.2
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilResident
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountyTulare
Affiliated Doctors4

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

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Below Average

CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating

River Walk Care Center has received a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS. Families considering this facility may want to discuss quality improvement efforts with the administration and review the detailed inspection and staffing data below.

Health Inspection

Below Average

Quality Measures

Very Good

Staffing

Below Average

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data

Staffing

Nurse staffing hours and turnover

River Walk Care Center provides 4.10 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.42 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 46.8%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. RN-specific turnover is 50.0%. Weekend staffing averages 3.64 hours per resident per day.

RN Hours per Resident per Day0.42
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day4.10
Total Nurse Turnover Rate46.8%
RN Turnover Rate50.0%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)3.64

Safety & Compliance

Regulatory record and safety data

River Walk Care Center has received 4 fines totaling $173,129, and has 5 total penalties on record. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.

Fines4 ($173,129)
Total Penalties5

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Frequently Asked Questions

About River Walk Care Center

What is the CMS rating for River Walk Care Center?

River Walk Care Center has a 2-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.

How many beds does River Walk Care Center have?

River Walk Care Center has 99 certified beds with an average daily census of 90.2 residents.

What type of facility is River Walk Care Center?

River Walk Care Center is a for profit - limited liability company nursing home serving Tulare County in Porterville, CA.

How many doctors practice at River Walk Care Center?

4 physicians are affiliated with River Walk Care Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.

Does River Walk Care Center have any safety concerns?

Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. River Walk Care Center has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·