DBelow average · score 33/100 · #954 of 1,154 in California
River Walk Care Center
1100 West Morton Avenue, Porterville, CA 93257 · 99 certified beds · For profit - Limited Liability company
Staffing 4.1 nurse hours per resident-daybelow median in California
13 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 100)below median
$164,778 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
Why River Walk Care Center is graded D
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against California nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 99 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
River Walk Care Center at a Glance
D
33/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 4.14 h.
43<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 100.
33<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 4.
40<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $164,778 fines, 1 denials.
3<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
2/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: California, medium facilities · CMS record 555658 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address1100 West Morton Avenue, Porterville, CA 93257
Phone5597821509
CountyTulare
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds99
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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1
Sierra View Medical Center - Porterville, CA · 35 beds
- Staffing 7.6 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in California
- 5 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 36) — top quarter
2
Sierra Valley Rehab Center - Porterville, CA · 139 beds
- Staffing 4.1 nurse hours per resident-day — below median in California
- 13 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 64) — top quarter
3
Sequoia Transitional Care - Porterville, CA · 99 beds
- Staffing 4.1 nurse hours per resident-day — below median in California
- 10 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 72) — above median
A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.