Riviera Healthcare Center
Pico Rivera, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055045) · 154 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $9,110
Phone: (562) 806-2576 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Riviera Healthcare Center in Pico Rivera, CA has a CMS overall star rating of 1 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 3 out of 5.
Riviera Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.09 hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.7%.
Riviera Healthcare Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $9,110.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Riviera Healthcare Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Pico Rivera, California, located in Los Angeles County. The facility has been certified since 1967 and is licensed for 154 beds, with an average of 137 residents. It is operated under a for-profit, individual ownership structure, and there has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Riviera Healthcare Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 out of 5, quality measure (QM) rating of 1 out of 5, and staffing rating of 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing hours of 4.09 per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $9,110.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. No abuse icon is flagged, and the facility is not listed under CMS's Special Focus program in the provided data.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare and reflects the most recent reporting period provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Riviera Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Riviera Healthcare Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.09 hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 and nursing turnover of 31.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $9,110.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus program designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Riviera Healthcare Center is certified for 154 beds and has an average of 137 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned under a for-profit, individual ownership structure; the data provided does not indicate it is part of a chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Riviera Healthcare Center has been certified since November 3, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, quality measures, and staffing; for this facility those are 1, 2, 1, and 3 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify whether short-term rehabilitation is offered; contact the facility at (562) 806-2576 or verify 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 (562) 806-2576 or check Medicare Care Compare for inspection reports.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055045?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.