About River Walk Care Center
River Walk Care Center, located in PORTERVILLE, CA, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose River Walk Care Center
- More Nursing Time: Staff spends 4.10 hours per resident daily (National Avg: 3.87).
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 2 Stars
- Nursing Hours 4.10 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Mixed Staffing Levels
River Walk Care Center provides less care hours than the state average and more than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 2 |
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| Health Inspection | 2 |
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| Quality Measures | 4 |
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| Staffing | 2 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 96 | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Weighted Average | 109 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 25.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 16.3% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 1.0% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 4.6% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 18.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 1.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 4.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 1.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 99.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 29.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 20.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 98.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 20.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 3.1% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 3 complaints
- 2024: 10 complaints
- 2025: 12 complaints
- 2026: 1 complaint
- Total: 26 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb 25, 2026 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| Nov 20, 2025 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| Oct 01, 2025 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| Sep 16, 2025 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| Jun 18, 2025 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| May 14, 2025 | 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. |
| May 14, 2025 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| May 14, 2025 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| May 14, 2025 | 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. |
| May 02, 2025 | 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. |
| May 02, 2025 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| Apr 05, 2025 | 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. |
| Apr 05, 2025 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| Dec 30, 2024 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Nov 08, 2024 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. |
| Nov 08, 2024 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. |
| Nov 08, 2024 | 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. |
| Nov 08, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Nov 08, 2024 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| Nov 08, 2024 | 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. |
| Nov 08, 2024 | 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. |
| Nov 08, 2024 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. |
| Oct 08, 2024 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| Nov 10, 2023 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| Jul 21, 2023 | 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. |
| Jul 14, 2023 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
Nearby Hospitals
ADVENTIST HEALTH DELANO
DELANO, CA
KAWEAH HEALTH MEDICAL CENTER
VISALIA, CA
SIERRA VIEW MEDICAL CENTER
PORTERVILLE, CA
ADVENTIST HEALTH TULARE
TULARE, CA
PORTERVILLE DEVELOPMENTAL CENTER
PORTERVILLE, CA
Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
PORTERVILLE CONVALESCENT, INC.
Ownership Structure
- BARBRA MCCLUNG Direct: NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED
- KENSETT MOYLE Direct: 70%
Management & Direction
- PATTY ANDRIGHETTO OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MICHELLE LAWRENCE OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- MAGNOLIA HEALTH CORPORATION OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- KENSETT MOYLE CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- KENSETT MOYLE CORPORATE OFFICER
- KENSETT MOYLE OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- LINDSEY MOYLE OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Kaweah Health Skilled Nursing Center | N/A | 5 |
| Sierra View Medical Center | N/A | 4 |
| Delta Healthcare and Wellness Center, LP | N/A | 4 |
| Lindsay Gardens Nursing and Rehabilitation | N/A | 5 |
| Sequoia Transitional Care | N/A | 4 |
| Sierra Valley Rehab Center | N/A | 4 |
| Grand Oaks Care | N/A | 2 |
| River Walk Care Center | N/A | 2 |
| Westgate Gardens Care Center | N/A | 3 |
| Gateway Post Acute | N/A | 3 |
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Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact River Walk Care Center directly at 5597821509. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.