Riverwalk Post Acute
Riverside, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555017) · 146 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (951) 785-6060 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Riverwalk Post Acute has a CMS overall rating of 3 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.
Riverwalk Post Acute reports total nurse staffing of 4.28 hours per resident per day, including 0.27 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.0%.
Riverwalk Post Acute has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
About this facility
Riverwalk Post Acute is a 146-bed skilled nursing facility in Riverside, California, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since April 1976. The facility currently serves an average of 137 residents and is operated as a for-profit Limited Liability Company under Pacs Group, a chain of 274 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Riverwalk Post Acute holds an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16. Its four component ratings are: Health Inspection 3 stars, Quality Measures 4 stars, and Staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 4.28 hours per resident per day, including 0.27 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on file — this facility has no federal fines on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which flags nursing homes with a history of persistent poor performance and subjects them to increased inspection frequency.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. Families should independently verify current details, inspection reports, and any recent updates on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Riverwalk Post Acute has an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Riverwalk Post Acute is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.28 hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 and nursing turnover of 28.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials — there are no federal fines on record.
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?
Riverwalk Post Acute has 146 certified beds and an average of 137 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 Pacs Group, a chain of 274 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 22, 1976.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall (3 stars), Health Inspection (3 stars), Quality Measures (4 stars), and Staffing (3 stars), each reflecting a different aspect of facility performance.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 9517856060 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at 9517856060 to arrange a tour and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555017?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.