| River Walk Care Center | |
| 1100 West Morton Avenue, Porterville, California 93257 | |
| (559) 782-1509 | |
| Name | River Walk Care Center |
|---|---|
| Location | 1100 West Morton Avenue, Porterville, California |
| Certified By | Medicare and Medicaid |
| No. of Certified Beds | 99 |
| Occupancy Rate | 89.6% |
| Medicare ID (CCN) | 555658 |
| Legal Business Name | Porterville Convalescent, Inc. |
| Ownership Type | For Profit - Limited Liability Company |
| NPI Number | 1215001763 |
| Match | Confirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records |
| Organization Name | Porterville Convalescent, Inc. |
| Doing Business As | Porterville Convalescent Hospital |
| Address | 1100 W Morton Ave, Porterville, CA 93257 |
| Phone Number | 559-782-1509 |
| NPI Number | 1275197808 |
| Match | Confirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records |
| Organization Name | Tule River Post Acute LLC |
| Address | 1100 W Morton Ave, Porterville, CA 93257 |
| Phone Number | 559-782-1509 |
| NPI Number | 1316467665 |
| Match | Possible same name, address or phone number |
| Organization Name | Dycora Transitional Health & Living -- Porterville LLC |
| Address | 1100 W Morton Ave, Porterville, CA 93257 |
| Phone Number | 559-782-1509 |
| Ratings from Surveys (Inspections): | |
| Ratings from Quality Measures: | |
| Ratings from Staffing Data: | |
| Overall Rating: |
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| Staffing Measure | Provider | National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 4.14 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.5 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.95 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.69 | 2.32 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.73 | 3.42 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.26 | 0.48 |
| Physical therapist hours per resident per day | 0.06 | 0.07 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 47.8% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 44.4% | 42.9% |
| Number of administrators who have left the nursing home | 0 | 0.5 |
| Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon) | No |
| Number of Fines | 3 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | $164,778 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 1 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 4 |
| Date | Deficiency | Harm Level | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2026 | Provide 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, isolated | Corrected by May 21, 2026 |
| Apr 2, 2026 | Let 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, isolated | Corrected by Apr 16, 2026 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Mar 11, 2026 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Ensure 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, pattern | Corrected by Mar 12, 2026 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Mar 16, 2026 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Procure 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, pattern | Corrected by Mar 16, 2026 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection | Potential for harm, pattern | Corrected by Mar 12, 2026 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Prevent 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, isolated | Corrected by Mar 12, 2026 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Ensure 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, isolated | Corrected by Mar 12, 2026 |
| Feb 9, 2026 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Feb 25, 2026 |
| Oct 27, 2025 | Procure 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, widespread | Corrected by Nov 20, 2025 |
| Sep 5, 2025 | Develop 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, isolated | Corrected by Sep 16, 2025 |
| Aug 21, 2025 | Immediately 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, isolated | Corrected by Oct 1, 2025 |
| May 29, 2025 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Jun 18, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Immediately 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, isolated | Corrected by May 14, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Not 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, isolated | Corrected by May 14, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by May 14, 2025 |
| Apr 30, 2025 | 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. F0808, Nutrition and Dietary, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by May 14, 2025 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | 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. F0688, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection | Actual harm, isolated | Corrected by May 2, 2025 |
| Mar 13, 2025 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by May 2, 2025 |
| Mar 12, 2025 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Apr 5, 2025 |
| Mar 12, 2025 | 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. F0726, Nursing and Physician Services, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Apr 5, 2025 |
| Nov 8, 2024 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Dec 30, 2024 |
| Oct 17, 2024 | Ensure 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, isolated | Corrected by Nov 8, 2024 |
| Oct 17, 2024 | 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. F0578, Resident Rights, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, widespread | Corrected by Nov 8, 2024 |
| Oct 17, 2024 | 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. F0584, Resident Rights, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Nov 8, 2024 |
| Oct 17, 2024 | Provide 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, isolated | Corrected by Nov 8, 2024 |
| Oct 17, 2024 | Ensure 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, isolated | Corrected by Nov 8, 2024 |
| Oct 17, 2024 | Ensure 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, isolated | Corrected by Nov 8, 2024 |
| Oct 17, 2024 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. F0810, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection, Complaint inspection | Potential for harm, isolated | Corrected by Nov 8, 2024 |
| Quality Measure | Provider | National Avg. |
|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 11.64 | 13.87 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 1.66 | 5.19 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.26 | 0.82 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0 | 1.59 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 4.42 | 12.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0 | 0.13 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.17 | 3.23 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.07 | 93.55 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100 | 82.04 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0 | 1.56 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 18.84 | 14.07 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 20.95 | 19.52 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100 | 95.46 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.81 | 79.75 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 0.66 | 4.62 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 19.26 | 19.01 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 1.9 | 15.38 |
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