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Alta Vista Healthcare & Wellness Centre
9020 Garfield Street, Riverside, CA 92503
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 99 beds, Alta Vista Healthcare & Wellness Centre serves Riverside in Riverside County, California and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1973.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 1 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 35 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (8, 6, 21 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 35.4 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the California median of 4.2.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Riverside Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 35 | 43 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 35.4 | 51.7 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.2 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 39.1% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (54 in the county, 1165 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: California average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 7 Aug 2025, 23 May 2024.
Severity mix: D ×29 E ×6
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 May 2026 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 27 Aug 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 27 Aug 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 27 Aug 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 27 Aug 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 27 Aug 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 27 Aug 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2025 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 27 Aug 2025 |
| 16 Apr 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Apr 2025 |
| 23 May 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2024 |
| 23 May 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2024 |
| 23 May 2024 | F0688 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2024 |
| 23 May 2024 | F0758 | Implement 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 limited. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2024 |
| 23 May 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2024 |
| 13 Dec 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Dec 2023 |
| 13 Dec 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Dec 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 Oct 2023 |
| 5 Oct 2023 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Oct 2023 |
| 23 Jul 2021 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | E | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2021 |
| 23 Jul 2021 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2021 |
| 23 Jul 2021 | F0688 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2021 |
| 23 Jul 2021 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2021 |
| 23 Jul 2021 | F0578 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2021 |
| 23 Jul 2021 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2021 |
| 23 Jul 2021 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2021 |
| 23 Jul 2021 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2021 |
| 23 Jul 2021 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2021 |
| 23 Jul 2021 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2021 |
| 23 Jul 2021 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2021 |
| 23 Jul 2021 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2021 |
| 23 Jul 2021 | F0773 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2021 |
| 23 Jul 2021 | F0825 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2021 |
| 23 Jul 2021 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2021 |
| 23 Jul 2021 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2021 |
| 23 Jul 2021 | F0887 | Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. | D | Standard survey | 16 Aug 2021 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; — administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | California median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 7.1% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.8% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.7% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 5.9% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.8% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.7% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Riverside Healthcare & Wellness Centre Llc. Chain: Citrus Wellness Centre (5 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Citrus Wellness Centre, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 72% | 10/01/2009 |
| Br Oceangate LLC | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2009 |
| Katz Kindred Healthcare Partnership | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2009 |
| Kindred Realty Partnership | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2009 |
| Rockport Administrative Services, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2009 |
| Eretz Alta Vista Properties LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2009 |
| Rockport Administrative Services, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/17/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Riverside County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centinela Grand Inc | Perris | 109 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 27 | 24.8 | — | 4 Aug 2025 |
| Desert Regional Medical Center D/P SNF | Palm Springs | 32 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 22 | 68.8 | $14K | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Mission Care Center | Riverside | 40 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 20 | 50.0 | — | 20 May 2026 |
| Riverside Behavioral Healthcare Center | Riverside | 120 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 23 | 19.2 | — | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Riverside Heights Healthcare Center, LLC | Riverside | 70 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 17 | 24.3 | — | 20 Jun 2025 |
| San Jacinto Valley Post Acute | Hemet | 99 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 32.3 | — | 14 Apr 2026 |
| The Grove Care and Wellness | Riverside | 38 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 24 | 63.2 | — | 9 Apr 2026 |
| The Springs Healthcare Center At the Carlotta | Palm Desert | 59 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 24 | 40.7 | — | 28 Jan 2026 |
All 54 facilities in Riverside County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Alta Vista Healthcare & Wellness Centre been cited for?
35 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Alta Vista Healthcare & Wellness Centre been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Alta Vista Healthcare & Wellness Centre compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Alta Vista Healthcare & Wellness Centre?
It is part of the Citrus Wellness Centre chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Citrus Wellness Centre, LLC, Br Oceangate LLC and Katz Kindred Healthcare Partnership. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Alta Vista Healthcare & Wellness Centre last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 13 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 7 Aug 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.