The Grove Care and Wellness in Riverside, CA

The Grove Care and Wellness is a medicare and medicaid certified nursing home in Riverside, California. It is located in Riverside county at 3401 Lemon Street, Riverside, California 92501. You can reach out to the office of The Grove Care and Wellness via phone at (951) 686-8202. This skilled nursing facility has 38 federally certified beds with average occupancy rate of 93.68%. Its legal business name is Empirecare Health Associates LLC and has the following ownership type - For Profit - Corporation. It is part of The Ensign Group, a chain of 342 nursing homes.

The Grove Care and Wellness (Medicare CCN 555613) 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 1994 (32 years certified) and the last quality survey was conducted in January, 2025.

Contact Information

The Grove Care and Wellness
3401 Lemon Street, Riverside, California 92501
(951) 686-8202

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Nursing Home Profile

NameThe Grove Care and Wellness
Location3401 Lemon Street, Riverside, California
Certified ByMedicare and Medicaid
No. of Certified Beds38
Occupancy Rate93.68%
Medicare ID (CCN)555613
Legal Business NameEmpirecare Health Associates LLC
Ownership TypeFor Profit - Corporation
ChainThe Ensign Group (342 nursing homes)
Chain Average Overall Rating3.2 out of 5

NPI Associated with this Nursing Home:

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

NPI Number1356588826
MatchConfirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records
Organization NameEmpirecare Health Associates LLC
Doing Business AsThe Grove Care and Wellness
Address3401 Lemon St, Riverside, CA 92501
Phone Number951-686-8202

NPI Number1134124415
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameRiverside Congregational Homes
Doing Business AsPlymouth Tower
Address3401 Lemon St, Riverside, CA 92501
Phone Number951-686-8202

Quality Ratings:

Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. The below quality ratings for The Grove Care and Wellness are calculated from three sources - health inspection results, staffing data, and quality measure data. This information gives you an indication of the care The Grove Care and Wellness 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 The Grove Care and Wellness, 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 day4.533.86
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.480.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day1.50.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.552.32
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend4.023.42
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.350.48
Physical therapist hours per resident per day0.290.07
Total nursing staff turnover45.7%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover66.7%42.9%
Number of administrators who have left the nursing home10.5

Complaints, Fines and Penalties:

Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon)No
Number of Fines0
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars$0
Number of Payment Denials0
Total Number of Penalties0

Health Inspections:

In its most recent inspection cycle (standard health inspection in January, 2025, plus any complaint inspections), inspectors cited The Grove Care and Wellness for 9 health deficiencies (national average: 9.3). All 24 citations since 2022 are listed below.

DateDeficiencyHarm LevelStatus
Apr 9, 2026Honor 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.
F0585, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 20, 2026
Apr 9, 2026Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 20, 2026
Mar 25, 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
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 1, 2025
Jan 30, 2025Procure 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 Feb 12, 2025
Jan 30, 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, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Feb 12, 2025
Jan 30, 2025Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Feb 12, 2025
Jan 30, 2025Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Feb 12, 2025
Jan 30, 2025Ensure 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
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Feb 12, 2025
Jan 30, 2025Implement 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.
F0758, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Feb 12, 2025
Jan 30, 2025Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Feb 12, 2025
Jan 17, 2025Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jan 22, 2025
Nov 13, 2024Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 2, 2024
Nov 4, 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 Nov 25, 2024
Dec 6, 2023Procure 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, widespreadCorrected by Dec 20, 2023
Dec 6, 2023Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
F0925, Environmental, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Dec 20, 2023
Dec 6, 2023Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
F0802, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Dec 20, 2023
Dec 6, 2023Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Dec 20, 2023
Dec 6, 2023Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 20, 2023
Dec 6, 2023Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 20, 2023
Dec 6, 2023Ensure 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.
F0761, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Dec 20, 2023
Oct 26, 2023Provide 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 Nov 6, 2023
Aug 30, 2023Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Complaint inspection, Infection control inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Sep 21, 2023
Nov 4, 2022Procure 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, widespreadCorrected by Nov 30, 2022
Nov 4, 2022Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
F0814, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Nov 30, 2022

Quality of Resident Care:

These quality measures of The Grove Care and Wellness, 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 increased16.1313.87
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight05.19
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder8.330.82
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection01.59
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms3.1312.8
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained00.13
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury03.23
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine10093.55
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine10082.04
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication1.051.56
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsenedNot Available14.07
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication2519.52
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccineNot Available95.46
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine94.2179.75
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers17.484.62
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence18.5519.01
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicationNot Available15.38

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