Deficiency Index

River City Post Acute

Carmichael, California · CCN 055402

117 surveys since 2010. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2015.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

Citations on record
278
Surveys
117
Harm or worse
3
Immediate jeopardy
0
The record, 2010–2026
’10’15’20’25’26
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Harm or worse3

Findings where a surveyor recorded actual harm to a resident.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file67/117

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
178
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
WINDSOR
County
Sacramento
Medicare-certified since
1967

CMS ratings

Overall
1
Health inspection
1
Staffing
2
Quality measures
2

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat more weighted findings than its peer group.

Weighted by harm level, against 225 for-profit facilities with 128 or more beds in California.

Last survey on record

Jul 21, 2026

111 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day3.544.08
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.43—
Annual nurse turnover52.2%37.2%

As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.

Enforcement

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Flagged by CMS on Care Compare

Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ—K—L—
Actual harmG—H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD7174.7%E2223.2%F22.1%
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C—
CMS’s current file: 95 of the 278 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F60012×

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

  • F88010×

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • F6899×

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

  • F6587×

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

  • F6845×

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

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at River City Post Acute, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • Actual harm, isolatedF684Mar 29, 2022

    Based on interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure one of three sampled residents (Resident 1) was assessed for change of condition and monitored for elevated blood glucose (BG) in accordance with professional standards of practice and the facility policy and procedures when: 1. There was no documented evidence that Resident 1 was assessed and monitored when she had changes in conditions with dangerously elevated BG levels; 2. The physician (Medical Doctor, MD) and Resident Representative (RR) were not notified of Resident 1's change of condition timely; and, 3. There was no documented evidence the physician order [MEDICAL RECORD OR PHYSICIAN ORDER] . These failures resulted in: 1. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Sep 24, 2024

    Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to provide a sanitary environment for food preparation and service for a census of 156 residents when rodent droppings were observed in the kitchen and the dry food storage area. This failure had the potential to contaminate food served to residents causing food-borne illness. Findings: A review of the facility's Commercial Service Agreement for pest control services, dated 5/26/23, indicated . [Name of company] agrees to provide service for the following pests .Roaches .Common ants .Rats and mice .Common spiders .Flies .Service means the periodic treatment to help control/combat the Covered Pests .Customer Obligations .The Customer shall extend all reasonably necessary cooperation to ensure satisfaction from pest… […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF814Sep 24, 2024

    Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to dispose of trash and garbage properly when outside garbage dumpsters were uncovered for a census of 156 residents. This failure had the potential to attract rodents and insect pests resulting in an unsanitary and uncomfortable environment for residents. Findings: During a concurrent observation and interview on 9/24/24 at 3:37 p.m. with the Maintenance Director (MD), observed outside garbage dumpsters. Observed 3 blue dumpsters and 2 of the dumpsters were half covered by lid. Observed 1 large compactor bin open with no cover. Observed compactor machine with no bin underneath. Observed trash and garbage in each uncovered dumpster and in the compactor bin. Observed multiple flying pests around area. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Feb 11, 2022

    Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards for safe food service for a census of 136 residents when: 1. Floor, shelves, utensil container, and microwave found dirty, 2. Multiple items were found undated, unlabeled, uncovered/unsealed and/or expired, 3. Robot coupe bowl (food processor) and steam table pans were wet inside (wet nesting) in ready to use area, 4. Clean bowls found stored next to dustpan and broom, 5. Sanitation bucket logs not filled out for 3 days and dish machine logs not updated, 6. Staff did not perform sanitary food preparation and plating, and 7. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF842Aug 25, 2026

    Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to maintain complete and accurate clinical records for two of six sampled residents (Resident 1 and Resident 2) when the facility did not accurately document Resident 1's wound location and severity, maintained inconsistent and inaccurate daily skilled charting of Resident 1's wounds, and Resident 2's medical record contained missing documentation of oral care, incorrect documentation of an elbow bandage change, and missing orders for a leg wound dressing change.These failures created risks for delayed treatment, improper wound monitoring, and breakdowns in communication essential for the residents safety and continuity of care. […]

Read 23 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 23 of 278 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Aug 25, 2026Complaint3 findings
  • Jul 21, 2026Complaint1 finding
  • Jun 23, 2026Complaint1 finding
  • Jun 10, 2026Complaint1 finding
  • May 29, 2026Complaint1 finding
  • Apr 30, 2026Complaint1 finding
  • Apr 29, 2026Complaint1 finding
  • Apr 22, 2026Complaint1 finding
Show the 109 earlier surveys
  • Mar 6, 2026Standard19 findings
  • Feb 24, 2026Complaint2 findings
  • Feb 11, 2026Complaint1 finding
  • Feb 9, 2026Complaint2 findings
  • Dec 2, 2025Complaint1 finding
  • Nov 20, 2025Complaint2 findings
  • Aug 7, 2025Complaint2 findings
  • Aug 1, 2025Complaint1 finding
  • Jul 29, 2025Complaint3 findings
  • Jul 24, 2025Complaint2 findings
  • Jul 1, 2025Complaint1 finding
  • Jun 25, 2025Complaint1 finding
  • Jun 11, 2025Complaint2 findings
  • Jun 6, 2025Complaint1 finding
  • Jun 3, 2025Complaint1 finding
  • May 6, 2025Complaint1 finding
  • Apr 25, 2025Complaint1 finding
  • Apr 16, 2025Complaint1 finding
  • Apr 15, 2025Complaint2 findings
  • Apr 3, 2025Complaint1 finding
  • Apr 2, 2025Complaint2 findings
  • Feb 20, 2025Complaint1 finding
  • Nov 21, 2024Standard7 findings
  • Oct 7, 2024Complaint1 finding
  • Sep 24, 2024Complaint2 findings
  • Aug 20, 2024Complaint3 findings
  • Jul 19, 2024Complaint1 finding
  • Jul 18, 2024Complaint1 finding
  • Jul 2, 2024Complaint1 finding
  • Jun 14, 2024Complaint1 finding
  • Jun 5, 2024Complaint1 finding
  • May 9, 2024Complaint2 findings
  • Apr 29, 2024Complaint1 finding
  • Apr 15, 2024Complaint2 findings
  • Mar 11, 2024Complaint1 finding
  • Feb 21, 2024Complaint1 finding
  • Dec 14, 2023Standard7 findings
  • Nov 7, 2023Complaint1 finding
  • Oct 20, 2023Complaint1 finding
  • Oct 4, 2023Complaint1 finding
  • Sep 18, 2023Complaint1 finding
  • Aug 9, 2023Complaint1 finding
  • Aug 1, 2023Complaint1 finding
  • Jul 10, 2023Complaint1 finding
  • Jun 5, 2023Complaint2 findings
  • May 24, 2023Complaint1 finding
  • Apr 10, 2023Complaint1 finding
  • Feb 21, 2023Complaint1 finding
  • Feb 10, 2023Complaint1 finding
  • Sep 6, 2022Complaint1 finding
  • Sep 2, 2022Complaint1 finding
  • Aug 30, 2022Complaint1 finding
  • Mar 29, 2022Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
  • Mar 15, 2022Complaint1 finding
  • Feb 11, 2022Standard12 findings
  • Dec 27, 2021Complaint5 findings
  • Dec 8, 2021Complaint1 finding
  • Oct 12, 2021Complaint4 findings
  • Oct 7, 2021Complaint1 finding
  • Aug 12, 2021Complaint1 finding
  • Jan 6, 2021Complaint1 finding
  • Aug 13, 2020Complaint2 findings
  • Feb 18, 2020Complaint5 findings
  • Feb 7, 2020Complaint3 findings
  • Jan 30, 2020Complaint1 finding
  • Dec 18, 2019Complaint1 finding
  • Jul 10, 2019Complaint1 finding
  • May 22, 2019Complaint1 finding
  • Apr 10, 2019Complaint1 finding
  • Feb 28, 2019Standard7 findings
  • Jan 17, 2019Complaint1 finding
  • Jul 31, 2018Complaint1 finding
  • Jul 16, 2018Complaint1 finding
  • Jul 9, 2018Complaint1 finding
  • Jul 3, 2018Complaint1 finding
  • Apr 5, 2018Complaint2 findings
  • Mar 1, 2018Standard12 findings
  • Nov 21, 2017Complaint1 finding
  • Oct 19, 2017Complaint1 finding
  • May 19, 2017Complaint1 finding
  • Apr 7, 2017Standard5 findings
  • Dec 1, 2016Complaint2 findings · 1 harm
  • Oct 27, 2016Complaint1 finding
  • Aug 2, 2016Complaint1 finding
  • May 20, 2016Complaint2 findings
  • Apr 5, 2016Complaint2 findings
  • Feb 17, 2016Complaint1 finding
  • Jan 29, 2016Complaint1 finding
  • Jan 14, 2016Standard3 findings
  • Jan 8, 2016Complaint1 finding
  • Nov 18, 2015Complaint1 finding
  • Sep 30, 2015Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
  • Jul 9, 2015Complaint2 findings
  • Jan 9, 2015Standard10 findings
  • Dec 17, 2014Complaint2 findings
  • Sep 26, 2014Complaint1 finding
  • Aug 18, 2014Complaint2 findings
  • Jun 24, 2014Complaint3 findings
  • Feb 14, 2014Complaint1 finding
  • Feb 7, 2014Standard and complaint8 findings
  • Sep 4, 2013—1 finding
  • Aug 15, 2013—1 finding
  • Aug 6, 2013—1 finding
  • Jan 28, 2013Complaint1 finding
  • Jan 10, 2013—16 findings
  • Mar 26, 2012—3 findings
  • Dec 1, 2011—8 findings
  • Dec 14, 2010—2 findings
  • Oct 1, 2010—16 findings

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

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