Nursing Homes · Porterville, CA
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
River Walk Care Center
1100 West Morton Avenue · Porterville, CA 93257 · 99 certified beds
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About River Walk Care Center
River Walk Care Center is a nursing home in Porterville, California. Its capacity is 99 beds, the same as the Tulare County median for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Magnolia Health Corporation. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 52 citations, the most recent on May 5, 2026. CMS also lists 4 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.11 hours per resident per day. It is one of 5 nursing homes listed in Porterville. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 1-800-231-4024. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
2.0Staffing
2.0Quality measures
4.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (52)
Records from October 2022 to May 2026.
October 24, 2022
Tag F0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is l….
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 17, 2022.
October 24, 2022
Tag F0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 17, 2022.
October 24, 2022
Tag F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 17, 2022.
October 24, 2022
Tag F0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 17, 2022.
October 24, 2022
Tag F0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 17, 2022.
October 24, 2022
Tag F0687Provide appropriate foot care.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 17, 2022.
October 24, 2022
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 17, 2022.
October 24, 2022
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 17, 2022.
October 24, 2022
Tag F0696Provide appropriate care/assistance for a resident with a prosthesis.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 17, 2022.
October 24, 2022
Tag F0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 17, 2022.
October 24, 2022
Tag F0790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 17, 2022.
October 24, 2022
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 17, 2022.
Penalties (4)
Total fines: $173,129
August 21, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $24,252 against this nursing home on August 21, 2025.
March 12, 2025 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting May 9, 2025, lasting 5 days (triggered by inspection on March 12, 2025).
March 12, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $64,200 against this nursing home on March 12, 2025.
October 3, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $76,326 against this nursing home on October 3, 2024.
Staffing
4.11 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, about the same as in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
- Parent company: Magnolia Health Corporation
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in California.
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