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Riverside Behavioral Healthcare Center
4580 Palm Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501
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.
Riverside Behavioral Healthcare Center, in Riverside, California, is certified for 120 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 23 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (4, 6, 13 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 19.2 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 2.5 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), below the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 36.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Riverside Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 23 | 43 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 19.2 | 51.7 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 2.5 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 36.7% | 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: 6 Nov 2025, 7 Nov 2024.
Severity mix: D ×17 E ×4 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Nov 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 26 Nov 2025 |
| 6 Nov 2025 | F0808 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 26 Nov 2025 |
| 6 Nov 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Dec 2025 |
| 19 Aug 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Oct 2025 |
| 3 Apr 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Apr 2025 |
| 7 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 | 2 Dec 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | E | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 2 Dec 2024 |
| 29 Oct 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 | 21 Nov 2024 |
| 11 Jul 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Aug 2024 |
| 20 Jun 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jul 2024 |
| 7 Nov 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Nov 2023 |
| 7 Jan 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2022 |
| 7 Jan 2022 | 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 | 10 Feb 2022 |
| 7 Jan 2022 | 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 | 10 Feb 2022 |
| 7 Jan 2022 | 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 | 10 Feb 2022 |
| 7 Jan 2022 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2022 |
| 7 Jan 2022 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2022 |
| 7 Jan 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2022 |
| 7 Jan 2022 | 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 | 10 Feb 2022 |
| 7 Jan 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2022 |
| 7 Jan 2022 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | D | Standard survey | 10 Feb 2022 |
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 36.7%, RNs 44.4%; 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 | 1.1% | 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 | 0.7% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 0.4% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 0.0% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
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, corporation. Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
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 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 |
| Valencia Gardens Health Care Center | Riverside | 50 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 26 | 52.0 | — | 24 Jun 2026 |
All 54 facilities in Riverside County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Riverside Behavioral Healthcare Center been cited for?
23 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 Riverside Behavioral Healthcare Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Riverside Behavioral Healthcare Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 2.5 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Riverside Behavioral Healthcare Center?
Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Riverside Behavioral Healthcare Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 6 Nov 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 6 Nov 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.