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River Pointe Post-Acute
6041 Fair Oaks Boulevard, Carmichael, CA 95608
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.
River Pointe Post-Acute, in Carmichael, California, is certified for 112 beds under for-profit, partnership ownership and belongs to the Links Healthcare Group chain.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 1 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 52 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (21, 23, 8 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 46.4 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $10K.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Sacramento Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 52 | 50 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 46.4 | 44.1 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | — | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | — | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 44.1% | 34.8% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $9,870 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (37 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: 12 Mar 2026, 8 Nov 2024.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×38 E ×10 F ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Jun 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 May 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | E | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | 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 | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 19 Feb 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | G | Complaint investigation | 25 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Dec 2025 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Dec 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2025 | F0675 | Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Jan 2026 |
| 19 Dec 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 | Complaint investigation | 9 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Jan 2026 |
| 4 Dec 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 9 Jan 2026 |
| 12 Aug 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Aug 2025 |
| 22 Jul 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 5 Aug 2025 |
| 22 Jul 2025 | F0726 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Aug 2025 |
| 22 Jul 2025 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 5 Aug 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Complaint investigation | 16 Jun 2025 |
| 21 May 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Jun 2025 |
| 7 Feb 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Feb 2025 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 8 Nov 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 8 Nov 2024 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 8 Nov 2024 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | E | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 8 Nov 2024 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | E | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 8 Nov 2024 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 8 Nov 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 8 Nov 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 8 Nov 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 8 Nov 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 8 Nov 2024 | 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 | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 8 Nov 2024 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 8 Nov 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 8 Nov 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 28 Oct 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 28 Oct 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 28 Oct 2024 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 5 Jun 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 5 Jun 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jun 2024 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | E | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2023 |
| 12 Oct 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 23 Oct 2023 |
| 12 Oct 2023 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 23 Oct 2023 |
| 12 Oct 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 23 Oct 2023 |
| 12 Oct 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 23 Oct 2023 |
| 12 Oct 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 23 Oct 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2026 | Fine | $9,870 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 44.1%, RNs 14.3%; 0 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 | 3.7% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 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 | 1.4% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.1% | 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 | 5.4% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 17.3% | 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, partnership. Legal business name: Danube River Holdings Llc. Chain: Links Healthcare Group (32 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| 6041 North Fair Oaks Boulevard LLC | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/30/2019 |
| Forbright Bank | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/20/2018 |
| Links Healthcare Group LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/20/2018 |
| Links Support Services, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/20/2018 |
| 6041 North Fair Oaks Boulevard LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/30/2019 |
| Eide Bailly LLP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/20/2018 |
| Links Healthcare Group LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/15/2025 |
| Links Support Services, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/15/2025 |
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 Sacramento County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acc Care Center | Sacramento | 99 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 45 | 45.5 | $24K | 2 Apr 2026 |
| Advanced Health Care of Sacramento | Sacramento | 40 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 26 | 65.0 | — | 14 May 2026 |
| City Creek Post Acute | Sacramento | 99 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 39 | 39.4 | $22K | 8 May 2025 |
| Manzanita Healthcare Center | Carmichael | 99 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 46 | 46.5 | — | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Sherwood Healthcare Center | Sacramento | 62 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 21.0 | — | 9 May 2025 |
| University Post-Acute Rehab | Sacramento | 59 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 26 | 44.1 | — | 22 May 2025 |
| Woodside Healthcare Center | Sacramento | 58 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 21 | 36.2 | — | 22 Nov 2024 |
| American River Center | Carmichael | 99 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 24 | 24.2 | — | 10 Apr 2026 |
All 37 facilities in Sacramento County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has River Pointe Post-Acute been cited for?
52 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has River Pointe Post-Acute been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $10K in the period covered.
How does staffing at River Pointe Post-Acute compare?
CMS does not report staffing hours for this facility.
Who operates River Pointe Post-Acute?
It is part of the Links Healthcare Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, partnership. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Links Healthcare Group LLC and Links Support Services, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was River Pointe Post-Acute last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 19 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 12 Mar 2026.
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.