River Walk Care Center in Porterville, CA

River Walk Care Center is a medicare and medicaid certified nursing home in Porterville, California. It is located in Tulare county at 1100 West Morton Avenue, Porterville, California 93257. You can reach out to the office of River Walk Care Center via phone at (559) 782-1509. This skilled nursing facility has 99 federally certified beds with average occupancy rate of 89.6%. Its legal business name is Porterville Convalescent, Inc. and has the following ownership type - For Profit - Limited Liability Company.

River Walk Care Center (Medicare CCN 555658) is certified by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and participates in both medicare and medicaid program. This means if you are part of medicare or medicaid program, you may consider this nursing facility for your medical needs. It was first certified by CMS in 1996 (30 years certified) and the last quality survey was conducted in February, 2026.

Contact Information

River Walk Care Center
1100 West Morton Avenue, Porterville, California 93257
(559) 782-1509

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Nursing Home Profile

NameRiver Walk Care Center
Location1100 West Morton Avenue, Porterville, California
Certified ByMedicare and Medicaid
No. of Certified Beds99
Occupancy Rate89.6%
Medicare ID (CCN)555658
Legal Business NamePorterville Convalescent, Inc.
Ownership TypeFor Profit - Limited Liability Company

NPI Associated with this Nursing Home:

Nursing homes may have several NPI numbers. NPIs marked Confirmed are listed with River Walk Care Center in Medicare enrollment records; Possible ones were matched in NPPES by name, address or phone number, so please use them accordingly.

NPI Number1215001763
MatchConfirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records
Organization NamePorterville Convalescent, Inc.
Doing Business AsPorterville Convalescent Hospital
Address1100 W Morton Ave, Porterville, CA 93257
Phone Number559-782-1509

NPI Number1275197808
MatchConfirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records
Organization NameTule River Post Acute LLC
Address1100 W Morton Ave, Porterville, CA 93257
Phone Number559-782-1509

NPI Number1316467665
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameDycora Transitional Health & Living -- Porterville LLC
Address1100 W Morton Ave, Porterville, CA 93257
Phone Number559-782-1509

Quality Ratings:

Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. The below quality ratings for River Walk Care Center are calculated from three sources - health inspection results, staffing data, and quality measure data. This information gives you an indication of the care River Walk Care Center give to their patients.
Ratings from Surveys (Inspections):
Ratings from Quality Measures:
Ratings from Staffing Data:
Overall Rating:

Staffing and Staff Turnover:

Staffing hours per resident per day and staff turnover of River Walk Care Center, from the payroll data it reports to CMS, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Staffing MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day4.143.86
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.50.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day0.950.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.692.32
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend3.733.42
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.260.48
Physical therapist hours per resident per day0.060.07
Total nursing staff turnover47.8%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover44.4%42.9%
Number of administrators who have left the nursing home00.5

Complaints, Fines and Penalties:

Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon)No
Number of Fines3
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars$164,778
Number of Payment Denials1
Total Number of Penalties4

Health Inspections:

In its most recent inspection cycle (standard health inspection in February, 2026, plus any complaint inspections), inspectors cited River Walk Care Center for 13 health deficiencies (national average: 9.3). The 30 most recent of its 50 citations since 2022 are listed below.

DateDeficiencyHarm LevelStatus
May 5, 2026Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
F0628, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 21, 2026
Apr 2, 2026Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
F0573, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 16, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Mar 11, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Mar 12, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Mar 16, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Mar 16, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Mar 12, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
F0605, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 12, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Ensure 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.
F0693, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 12, 2026
Feb 9, 2026Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Feb 25, 2026
Oct 27, 2025Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Nov 20, 2025
Sep 5, 2025Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection
Actual harm, isolatedCorrected by Sep 16, 2025
Aug 21, 2025Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Oct 1, 2025
May 29, 2025Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jun 18, 2025
Apr 30, 2025Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 14, 2025
Apr 30, 2025Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
F0622, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 14, 2025
Apr 30, 2025Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 14, 2025
Apr 30, 2025Ensure 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.
F0808, Nutrition and Dietary, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 14, 2025
Mar 13, 2025Provide 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.
F0688, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Actual harm, isolatedCorrected by May 2, 2025
Mar 13, 2025Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 2, 2025
Mar 12, 2025Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 5, 2025
Mar 12, 2025Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
F0726, Nursing and Physician Services, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 5, 2025
Nov 8, 2024Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 30, 2024
Oct 17, 2024Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection
Actual harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 8, 2024
Oct 17, 2024Honor 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.
F0578, Resident Rights, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Nov 8, 2024
Oct 17, 2024Honor 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.
F0584, Resident Rights, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 8, 2024
Oct 17, 2024Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 8, 2024
Oct 17, 2024Ensure 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.
F0693, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 8, 2024
Oct 17, 2024Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 8, 2024
Oct 17, 2024Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
F0810, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Nov 8, 2024

Quality of Resident Care:

These quality measures of River Walk Care Center, from the regular health assessments of its residents, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Quality MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased11.6413.87
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight1.665.19
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.260.82
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection01.59
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms4.4212.8
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained00.13
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury2.173.23
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine99.0793.55
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine10082.04
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication01.56
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened18.8414.07
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication20.9519.52
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine10095.46
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine98.8179.75
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers0.664.62
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence19.2619.01
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication1.915.38

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