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The Grove Care and Wellness
3401 Lemon Street, 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.
Certified for 38 beds, The Grove Care and Wellness serves Riverside in Riverside County, California and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1994.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 24 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 11, 4 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 63.2 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.5 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 45.7%.
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 | 24 | 43 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 63.2 | 51.7 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.5 | 4.2 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 45.7% | 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: 30 Jan 2025, 6 Dec 2023.
Severity mix: D ×16 E ×4 F ×4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Apr 2026 |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Apr 2026 |
| 25 Mar 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | 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 | 12 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | 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 | 12 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | 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 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 12 Feb 2025 |
| 17 Jan 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Jan 2025 |
| 13 Nov 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 2 Dec 2024 |
| 4 Nov 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Nov 2024 |
| 6 Dec 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2023 |
| 6 Dec 2023 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2023 |
| 6 Dec 2023 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | E | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2023 |
| 6 Dec 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2023 |
| 6 Dec 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2023 |
| 6 Dec 2023 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 20 Dec 2023 |
| 6 Dec 2023 | 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 | 20 Dec 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Nov 2023 |
| 30 Aug 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 21 Sep 2023 |
| 4 Nov 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 30 Nov 2022 |
| 4 Nov 2022 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard survey | 30 Nov 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 45.7%, RNs 66.7%; 1 administrator 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 | 16.1% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 8.3% | 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 | 0.0% | 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 with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 17.5% | 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: Empirecare Health Associates Llc. Chain: The Ensign Group (342 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caretrust Gp LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/16/2009 |
| Caretrust Reit Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/16/2009 |
| Ctr Partnership LP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/16/2009 |
| Ensign Services Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/16/2009 |
| Lemon River Health Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/16/2009 |
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 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 The Grove Care and Wellness been cited for?
24 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 The Grove Care and Wellness been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at The Grove Care and Wellness compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.5 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates The Grove Care and Wellness?
It is part of the The Ensign Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was The Grove Care and Wellness last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 9 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 30 Jan 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.