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River City Post Acute

2540 Carmichael Way, Carmichael, CA 95608

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For profit - Corporation · 178 certified beds · Medicare and Medicaid · Part of Windsor (19 facilities)

1
Overall
CMS Rating
★☆☆☆☆

River City Post Acute is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Carmichael, California. CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall (2/5 for staffing, 1/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 3.59 hours per resident per day, below the California average of 4.51. Its most recent inspection on Nov 21, 2024 cited 32 deficiencies. Note: it carries a CMS abuse icon.

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CMS Quality Ratings

Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars = highest quality.

Overall Rating
★☆☆☆☆ 1/5
Health Inspections
★☆☆☆☆ 1/5
Staffing
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Quality Measures
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Long-Stay QM
★★★★☆ 4/5
Short-Stay QM
★☆☆☆☆ 1/5

How River City Post Acute compares

This facility vs. the California and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.

MetricThis facilityCalifornia avgNational avg
Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day)3.594.513.89below avg
RN staffing (hrs/resident/day)0.530.650.68below avg
Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day)2.272.642.34below avg
Nursing staff turnover53.8%38.1%46.4%above avg
Deficiencies cited, last inspection32.015.49.5above avg

Staffing

Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.

3.59
Total Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
0.53
RN Hrs/Resident/Day
0.79
LPN Hrs/Resident/Day
2.27
Aide Hrs/Resident/Day
3.26
Weekend Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day

Staff Turnover

Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is ~60%.

Total Nursing Staff
53.8%
Registered Nurses
78.9%
Administrator Changes 0 in last year

Recent Health Inspection

CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.

Nov 21, 2024
Most Recent Inspection Date
32
Total Deficiencies Found
144
Health Inspection Score
0
Number of Fines

What inspectors found at River City Post Acute

Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.

  • Potential for harm
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies · Mar 6, 2026
  • Potential for harm
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Mar 6, 2026
  • Potential for harm
    Ensure 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.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Mar 6, 2026
  • Potential for harm
    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Mar 6, 2026
  • Potential for harm
    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Mar 6, 2026
  • Potential for harm
    Provide appropriate foot care.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Mar 6, 2026
  • Potential for harm
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Mar 6, 2026
  • Potential for harm
    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Mar 6, 2026
  • Potential for harm
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Mar 6, 2026
  • Potential for harm
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Mar 6, 2026
  • Potential for harm
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Mar 6, 2026
  • Potential for harm
    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Mar 6, 2026

About This Facility

Address

2540 Carmichael Way
Carmichael, CA 95608

CMS Certification #

055402

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

Certified Beds

178

Avg Residents/Day

172.2

Provider Type

Medicare and Medicaid

First Certified

1967-01-01

Chain

Windsor (19 facilities)

Setting

Urban

Part of Windsor

19
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Frequently asked questions

CMS gives River City Post Acute an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, including 2/5 for staffing and 1/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.

River City Post Acute reports 3.59 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the California average of 4.51.

Its most recent CMS inspection cited 32 deficiencies.

River City Post Acute is certified for 178 beds.

Admissions at River City Post Acute

For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (916) 482-0465. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.

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