River City Post Acute
Carmichael, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055402) · 178 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (916) 482-0465 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
River City Post Acute has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
River City Post Acute reports total nurse staffing of 3.54 hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.2%.
River City Post Acute has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported to CMS. However, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the facility's inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
About this facility
River City Post Acute is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Carmichael, California, operating in Sacramento County since 1967. The facility is certified for 178 beds and reports an average daily census of 171.6 residents. It is owned as a For profit - Limited Liability company and is part of the Windsor chain, which operates 22 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.4 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, River City Post Acute holds an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars, and staffing rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 3.54 hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day. The reported nursing staff turnover rate is 52.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families are encouraged to review the facility's full inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for details behind this designation. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data and reflects the vintage of the underlying CMS dataset provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
River City Post Acute has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports total nurse staffing of 3.54 hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars and a nursing turnover rate of 52.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; families should review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare. No Special Focus status is listed in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
River City Post Acute is certified for 178 beds and has an average daily census of 171.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a For profit - Limited Liability company and is part of the Windsor chain, which operates 22 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification in 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) ratings; this facility scores 1, 1, 2, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at (916) 482-0465 and verify current offerings 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 (916) 482-0465 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 view the facility's official record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055402?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.