River Walk Care Center
Porterville, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555658) · 99 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 3 totaling $164,778 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (559) 782-1509 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
River Walk Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
River Walk Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.14 hours per resident per day, including 0.50 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.8%.
River Walk Care Center has 3 federal fines on record totaling $164,778.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS records available do not show the abuse icon flagged, nor is this facility currently listed in CMS's Special Focus program.
About this facility
River Walk Care Center is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) nursing home in Porterville, California, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since January 1996. The facility has 99 certified beds and an average daily census of 88.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, River Walk Care Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16. The facility's four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2, quality measure (QM) rating of 4, and staffing rating of 2.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.14, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day at 0.50. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 47.8%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 3 federal fines totaling $164,778.00, and 1 payment denial on file for this facility.
CMS records do not indicate the abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates facilities with a history of persistent poor performance placed under increased regulatory scrutiny.
No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to available records.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and most current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
River Walk Care Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.14 hours per resident per day, with 0.50 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover of 47.8%. The staffing star rating is 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $164,778.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Based on the data provided, this facility is not flagged with the abuse icon and is not listed in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
River Walk Care Center has 99 certified beds and an average daily census of 88.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned as a for-profit Limited Liability Company; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on January 19, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) categories; River Walk Care Center scores 2, 2, 2, and 4 respectively out of 5.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the available CMS data — contact the facility at (559) 782-1509 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not included in the available CMS data — contact the facility at (559) 782-1509 to schedule a visit and review conditions firsthand.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555658?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.