Complaint Investigation

River Walk Care Center

August 21, 2025 · Porterville, CA · 1100 West Morton Avenue

Citations 1

CMS Rating 2/5

Beds 99

Provider ID 555658

Healthcare Facility

River Walk Care Center

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Inspection Summary

RIVER WALK CARE CENTER in PORTERVILLE, CA — inspection on August 21, 2025.

Found 1 citation. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

Inspection Findings

FF0580

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

During an interview on 8/21/25 at 2:34 pm with LVN 3, LVN 3 stated she was aware of the discoloration to Resident 1's foot on 8/11/25 and did not notify the physician.During a review of the facility's policy and procedure (P&P) titled, Notification of Changes dated 2024, the P&P indicated, The facility must inform the resident, consult with the resident's physician and/or notify the resident's family member or legal representative when there is a change requiring such notification.Circumstances requiring notification include.significant change in the resident's physical, mental or psychosocial condition such as deterioration in health, mental or psychosocial status.clinical complications.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?

F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.

Were these violations corrected?

Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.

How often do nursing home inspections happen?

CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.

What should families do about these violations?

Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in PORTERVILLE, CA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.

Where can I see the full inspection report?

Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from RIVER WALK CARE CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.

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