River Bend Nursing Center
West Sacramento, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055887) · 99 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $21,879 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (916) 371-1890 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
River Bend Nursing Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
River Bend Nursing Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.9 hours per resident per day, including roughly 1.02 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.4%.
River Bend Nursing Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $21,879.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the CMS Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
River Bend Nursing Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in West Sacramento, Yolo County, California, first approved for certification in 1968. It is licensed for 99 certified beds and had an average of 89.9 residents, according to CMS Care Compare data. The facility is operated under a for-profit, limited liability company ownership structure and is part of the Bvhc, LLC chain, which includes 12 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.3 stars.
CMS gives River Bend Nursing Center an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the state average of 3.16 for California. Its component ratings are: 3 stars for health inspections, 2 stars for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing. Nurse staffing levels total 4.9 hours per resident per day, including 1.02 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.4%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS reports 1 federal fine totaling $21,879.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes CMS considers persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny. There has been no change in ownership in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families considering River Bend Nursing Center should review the full inspection record and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current information.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
River Bend Nursing Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.9 hours per resident per day, including roughly 1.02 RN hours per resident per day, with 43.4% nursing staff turnover and a staffing star rating of 3.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $21,879.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 99 certified beds and an average of 89.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Bvhc, LLC chain, which has 12 facilities averaging a 3.3 CMS star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on February 8, 1968.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (3 stars), quality measures (2 stars), and staffing (3 stars) — which combine to form the overall score.
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 9163711890 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 9163711890 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most up-to-date ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055887?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.