Palm Terrace Care Center
Riverside, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555365) · 71 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (951) 687-7330 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Palm Terrace Care Center holds a 4-star overall CMS rating, above California's state average of 3.16 stars, with a 3-star health inspection rating and a 3-star staffing rating.
Palm Terrace Care Center reports 4.41 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day, a 43.5% nursing staff turnover rate, and a 3-star CMS staffing rating.
Palm Terrace Care Center has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials; CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Palm Terrace Care Center is a 71-bed skilled nursing facility in Riverside, California, operating as a for-profit corporation and certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid patients since April 1989. On average, the facility serves 67.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Palm Terrace holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16. This overall score is built from a health inspection rating of 3 stars, a quality measures rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.41 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.5%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
Palm Terrace Care Center is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars, meaning this facility rates above its chain's average. There has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the operator currently in place.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Palm Terrace Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above California's state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.41 hours per resident per day, with 0.43 RN hours per resident per day, and a nursing turnover rate of 43.5%; its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS lists no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed, and the facility is not designated under CMS's Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Palm Terrace Care Center is certified for 71 beds and averages 67.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and is part of The Ensign Group, a chain of 342 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 21, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Palm Terrace scores 4, 3, 3, and 5 stars respectively on these measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 9516877330 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 9516877330 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest official ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555365?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.