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HomeCaliforniaRiver Walk Care Center

River Walk Care Center

1100 West Morton Avenue, Porterville, CA 932575597821509
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
99
certified
4 fine(s) totaling $186,188

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)

• Has 99 certified beds with an average of 93.1 residents per day (94% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 20 deficiencies (inspected Oct 17, 2024)

• Has been fined a total of $186,188 across 4 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.97 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 41.5%

River Walk Care Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Porterville, California with 99 certified beds. It has been operating since 1996. The facility scored below average compared to California facilities.

Beds
99
Avg Residents/Day
93.1
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 19, 1996
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Tulare
Last Inspection
Oct 17, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
20
Weighted Score
152.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (55)

F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Oct 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Actual Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Sep 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Aug 21, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: May 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Apr 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0622Potential for Harm

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Survey: Apr 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Apr 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0808Potential for Harm

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Survey: Apr 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Mar 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0688Actual Harm

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Survey: Mar 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Mar 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0726Potential for Harm

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Survey: Mar 12, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey: Oct 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor 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.

Survey: Oct 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Oct 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Oct 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0693Potential for Harm

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Survey: Oct 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: Oct 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0810Potential for Harm

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

Survey: Oct 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0947Potential for Harm

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Survey: Oct 17, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Nov 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Oct 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor 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.

Survey: Oct 24, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Oct 24, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Oct 24, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: Oct 24, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Oct 24, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Oct 24, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0676Potential for Harm

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Survey: Oct 24, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Oct 24, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 25 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$186,188
Number of Fines
4
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
5

Penalty History

FineJun 28, 2023
$8,351
FineAug 21, 2025
$37,310
FineMar 12, 2025
$64,201
FineOct 3, 2024
$76,326
Payment DenialMar 12, 2025
5 days denied

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.62 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.96 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.39 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.97 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.58 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.05 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
41.5%
RN Turnover
42.9%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (9)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
MCCLUNG, BARBRA5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AApr 1, 2009
MOYLE, KENSETT5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual70%Apr 1, 2009
MAGNOLIA HEALTH CORPORATIONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AApr 1, 2009
ANDRIGHETTO, PATTYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 16, 2011
LAWRENCE, MICHELLEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 28, 2009
MOYLE, KENSETTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 1, 2009
MOYLE, LINDSEYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 1, 2009
MOYLE, KENSETTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2009
MOYLE, KENSETTCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2009

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for River Walk Care Center?▾
River Walk Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has River Walk Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
River Walk Care Center had 20 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Oct 17, 2024). The facility has been fined a total of $186,188 across 4 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at River Walk Care Center?▾
River Walk Care Center provides 3.97 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours, 0.96 LPN hours, and 2.62 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 41.5%.
How many beds does River Walk Care Center have?▾
River Walk Care Center has 99 certified beds with an average of 93.1 residents per day, resulting in approximately 94% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned.
Are there other nursing homes near River Walk Care Center?▾
Yes, there are 4 other nursing homes in Porterville, California with an average rating of 2.8/5. You can compare all facilities on the Porterville nursing homes page.