River Pointe Post-Acute
Carmichael, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 056101) · 112 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $9,870
Phone: (916) 483-8103 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
River Pointe Post-Acute has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 1 star.
CMS has not reported total nurse hours or RN hours per resident per day for River Pointe Post-Acute. The facility's staffing star rating is 1 out of 5, and nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.1%.
River Pointe Post-Acute has 1 federal fine on record totaling $9,870.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, meaning it has been cited for an abuse-related deficiency that families should review on Care Compare.
About this facility
River Pointe Post-Acute is a 112-bed nursing home in Carmichael, California (Sacramento County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since May 1980. The facility averages 106.3 residents and operates under a for-profit partnership structure, as part of the Links Healthcare Group chain, which includes 32 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9.
According to CMS Care Compare, River Pointe Post-Acute holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the California state average of 3.16. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 1 star.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day were not specified, alongside an RN hours per resident per day figure that was not specified. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $9,870.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse icon for River Pointe Post-Acute, indicating that the facility has been cited for an abuse-related deficiency; families should review the full inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
There is no indication of a change in ownership within the past 12 months for this facility, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare's published dataset.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
River Pointe Post-Acute has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below California's state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS has not reported specific total or RN nurse hours per resident per day for this facility; its staffing star rating is 1 out of 5, and nursing turnover is 44.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $9,870.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a citation for an abuse-related deficiency; it is not listed under the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
River Pointe Post-Acute has 112 certified beds and an average of 106.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned under a for-profit partnership structure and is part of Links Healthcare Group, a chain of 32 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 1, 1980.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); River Pointe Post-Acute scores 1, 2, 1, and 4 stars respectively in these categories.
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 (916) 483-8103 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not available in the CMS dataset; contact the facility at (916) 483-8103 to arrange a tour and ask directly.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/056101?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.