River Walk Care Center
Porterville, California · CCN 555658
50 surveys since 2011. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2022.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 159
- Surveys
- 50
- Harm or worse
- 6
- Immediate jeopardy
- 0
Findings where a surveyor recorded actual harm to a resident.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 99
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Independent
- County
- Tulare
- Medicare-certified since
- 1996
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 2
- Health inspection
- 2
- Staffing
- 2
- Quality measures
- 4
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 423 for-profit facilities of 66–99 beds in California.
Last survey on record
Jul 16, 2026
116 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 4.14 | 4.16 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.50 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 47.8% | 37.5% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
- Fines
- $164,778 across 3 penalties
- Payment denials
- 1
Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G35.8% | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D3771.2% | E917.3% | F35.8% |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B— | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F6588×
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
- F6893×
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F6933×
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.
- F8123×
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- F5802×
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at River Walk Care Center, in the surveyor’s own words.
- Actual harm, isolatedF656Sep 5, 2025
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to implement the care plan (specific healthcare goals, interventions, and monitoring strategies) for one of two sampled residents (Resident 1) when the bowel and bladder retraining (scheduled toileting) was not implemented for Resident 1 who was at high risk for falls and had a history of falls related to toileting needs. This failure resulted in Resident 1 going to the bathroom on 8/20/25, independently, falling and sustaining an acute (new) left femoral neck fracture (break in the bone that connects the head of the femur (ball of the hip joint) to the shaft of the femur) extending to the lesser trochanter (attachment point for hip flexor muscles) and requiring hospitalization and surgical repair.Findings:During a review of… […]
- Actual harm, isolatedF688Mar 13, 2025
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure one of three sampled residents (Resident 1) was provided: 1. A restorative nursing program (program where restorative nursing assistants [RNA]-assist residents with performing exercises to maintain their ability to perform daily activities and tasks, impacting their quality of life and overall well-being and independence) from February 2024-December 2024. 2. Physical therapy (PT-exercises, massages and various treatments used to relieve pain, help you move better or strengthen weakened muscles) and Occupational therapy (OT-focuses on everyday tasks and activities that people value and need to do, such as self-care, work, play, and social participation) as ordered by the physician in August 2024 and December 2024. […]
- Actual harm, isolatedF689Oct 17, 2024
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to follow its policy and procedure on Care Plans, Comprehensive Person-Centered for one of three sampled residents (Resident 341) to reduce the risk of falls and minimize injuries. This failure resulted in Resident 341 falling multiple times in six months and sustaining a fracture (broken bone) to his left hip and left shoulder requiring surgical repair. Findings: During a review of Resident 341 Admission Record (AR) dated 4/2/24, the AR indicated, Resident 341 was admitted on [DATE]. […]
- Actual harm, isolatedF689Jun 28, 2023
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure one of two sampled resident (Resident 1) was safely moved in bed by one Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) while providing care. This failure resulted in Resident 1 rolling out of the bed, falling to the floor, and sustaining a fracture (broken bone) to the collar bone. Findings: During a review of Resident 1's Care Plan titled Activity of Daily Living (ADL), dated 9/26/21, the CP indicated, Bed mobility; extensive (resident involved in activity; staff provide guided maneuvering of limbs or other non-weight-bearing assistance) assistance. […]
- Actual harm, isolatedF602Apr 19, 2023
Based on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure one of four sampled residents (Resident 1) was free from abuse when Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA 1) physically hit Resident 1 resulting in injuries to the resident's face, back of head, right hand and both arms. Findings: During a review of Resident 1's Face Sheet (FS), dated 12/27/2022, the FS indicated, Resident 1 was a [AGE] year-old male with a history of hypo-osmolality (low nutrients in the blood) and hyponatremia (low sodium), hypertension (high blood pressure), Schizophrenia (effects one ability to think), and a history of COVID - 19 (contagious respiratory infection), depression (mood disorder). […]
Read 24 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 24 of 159 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Jul 16, 2026Complaint1 finding
- May 5, 2026Complaint1 finding
- Apr 2, 2026Complaint1 finding
- Feb 26, 2026Standard7 findings
- Feb 9, 2026Complaint1 finding
- Oct 27, 2025Complaint1 finding
- Sep 5, 2025Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
- Aug 21, 2025Complaint1 finding
Show the 42 earlier surveys
- May 29, 2025Complaint1 finding
- Apr 30, 2025Complaint4 findings
- Mar 13, 2025Complaint2 findings · 1 harm
- Mar 12, 2025Complaint2 findings
- Nov 8, 2024Complaint1 finding
- Oct 17, 2024Standard and complaint8 findings · 1 harm
- Oct 3, 2024Complaint1 finding
- Oct 19, 2023Complaint1 finding
- Jul 10, 2023Complaint1 finding
- Jun 28, 2023Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
- Apr 19, 2023Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
- Oct 27, 2022Complaint1 finding
- Oct 24, 2022Standard and complaint17 findings
- Feb 24, 2022Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
- Oct 1, 2021Complaint1 finding
- Jun 2, 2021Complaint1 finding
- Jun 1, 2021Complaint1 finding
- Dec 16, 2020Complaint2 findings
- Aug 18, 2020Infection control2 findings
- Mar 4, 2020Complaint1 finding
- Oct 17, 2019Complaint1 finding
- Jul 5, 2019Complaint2 findings
- Mar 28, 2019Standard and complaint12 findings
- Jan 25, 2019Complaint1 finding
- Jul 17, 2018Complaint1 finding
- May 10, 2018Complaint3 findings
- May 2, 2018Complaint3 findings
- Mar 29, 2018Standard10 findings
- Mar 8, 2018Complaint1 finding
- Jul 27, 2017Complaint2 findings
- Apr 20, 2017Standard16 findings
- Jan 20, 2017Complaint1 finding
- Jul 11, 2016Complaint1 finding
- Jun 16, 2016Standard14 findings
- Mar 18, 2016Complaint1 finding
- Jan 19, 2016Complaint1 finding
- Dec 4, 2015Complaint2 findings
- Jul 9, 2015Standard7 findings
- Sep 25, 2014Standard5 findings
- Sep 26, 2013—3 findings
- Oct 11, 2012—3 findings
- Oct 13, 2011—5 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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