Nursing home

River Bend Nursing Center

2215 Oakmont Way, West Sacramento, CA 95691

★★★★★Overall Medicare rating
★★★★★Health inspections
★★★★★Staffing
★★★★★Quality measures

Medicare rates every nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. 5 is much above average, 1 is much below.

Findings, latest cycle7
Findings with harm or immediate jeopardy, 3 cycles1
Fines, 3 years$21,879
Beds99

Inspection findings

Inspectors recorded 40 findings in the last three inspection cycles.

1 Actual harm to a resident39 No harm, but a risk of harm

Each entry below is a requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet on that date, in the regulator's own English wording.

Inspection dateAreaRequirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English)SeverityCorrected
Jul 30, 2026Infection controlDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. (F0883)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Aug 14, 2026
Jul 30, 2026Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Aug 14, 2026
Jul 30, 2026Food and nutritionProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Aug 14, 2026
Jul 30, 2026Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F0759)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Aug 14, 2026
Jul 30, 2026Quality of life and careProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. (F0697)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Aug 14, 2026
Mar 30, 2026Resident assessment and care planningEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F0658)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Apr 10, 2026
Feb 25, 2026Resident rightsReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (F0558)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: Feb 26, 2026
Earlier inspections (33)
Inspection dateAreaRequirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English)SeverityCorrected
Aug 21, 2025Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors. (F0760)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Sep 12, 2025
Aug 21, 2025Quality of life and careProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F0684)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Sep 12, 2025
Aug 15, 2025Food and nutritionProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Sep 10, 2025
Aug 15, 2025Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure 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)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 10, 2025
Aug 15, 2025Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F0759)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 10, 2025
Aug 15, 2025Quality of life and careEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F0689)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 10, 2025
Aug 15, 2025Quality of life and careProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F0677)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Sep 10, 2025
Aug 15, 2025Quality of life and careEnsure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. (F0676)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Sep 10, 2025
Aug 15, 2025Resident assessment and care planningEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F0658)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Sep 10, 2025
Dec 24, 2024Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: Jan 23, 2025
Oct 30, 2024Resident assessment and care planningDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (F0657)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Nov 12, 2024
Oct 4, 2024Quality of life and careProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F0684)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Oct 12, 2024
Sep 17, 2024Pharmacy and medicationsProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F0755)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Sep 23, 2024
Aug 22, 2024Nursing and physician servicesEnsure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. (F0947)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Sep 18, 2024
Aug 22, 2024Building and environmentMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. (F0921)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Sep 18, 2024
Aug 22, 2024Building and environmentKeep all essential equipment working safely. (F0908)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Sep 18, 2024
Aug 22, 2024Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Sep 18, 2024
Aug 22, 2024Food and nutritionProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Sep 18, 2024
Aug 22, 2024Food and nutritionProvide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. (F0810)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 18, 2024
Aug 22, 2024Food and nutritionEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. (F0806)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 18, 2024
Aug 22, 2024Food and nutritionEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (F0804)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Sep 18, 2024
Aug 22, 2024Food and nutritionEnsure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. (F0803)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Sep 18, 2024
Aug 22, 2024Food and nutritionProvide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. (F0802)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Sep 18, 2024
Aug 22, 2024Pharmacy and medicationsProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F0755)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 18, 2024
Aug 22, 2024Quality of life and careTry different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. (F0700)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 18, 2024
Aug 22, 2024Quality of life and careProvide activities to meet all resident's needs. (F0679)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 18, 2024
Aug 22, 2024Quality of life and careProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F0677)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 18, 2024
Aug 22, 2024Resident assessment and care planningDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (F0657)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 18, 2024
Aug 22, 2024Resident assessment and care planningDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 18, 2024
Aug 22, 2024Resident rightsKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. (F0583)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Sep 18, 2024
Aug 22, 2024Resident rightsHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F0550)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Sep 18, 2024
Dec 14, 2023Quality of life and careProvide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. (F0678)Actual harm to a resident
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jan 5, 2024
Oct 3, 2023Building and environmentMake sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. (F0919)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Oct 10, 2023

Fines and payment denials

Federal fines in the last three years: $21,879 (1). Payment denials: 1.

DateTypeAmount
Dec 14, 2023Payment denial2 days
Dec 14, 2023Fine$21,879

Staffing

Nurse staff hours per resident per day4.87California median: 4.27
Registered nurse hours per resident per day1.06California median: 0.52
Nurse staff hours on weekends4.65California median: 3.85
Nursing staff who left within a year43.4%California median: 36.0%

About this home

Beds99
Residents per day, average90.7
OwnershipFor-profit, limited liability company
Legal business nameRiver Bend Holdings, LLC
ChainBvhc, LLC (12 homes)
In Medicare/Medicaid sinceFeb 8, 1968

Questions to ask when you call

Source. Medicare Care Compare (CMS Provider Data), data dated Oct 1, 2026. Open this home on Medicare.gov
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