Nursing home

River Valley Care Center

9000 Larkin Road, Live Oak, CA 95953

★★★★★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 cycle15
Findings with harm or immediate jeopardy, 3 cycles1
Fines, 3 years$0
Beds99

Inspection findings

Inspectors recorded 53 findings in the last three inspection cycles.

1 Actual harm to a resident52 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
Nov 6, 2025Quality of life and careProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. (F0697)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Dec 2, 2025
Jun 20, 2025Building 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
pattern
Corrected: Jul 10, 2025
Jun 20, 2025Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jul 10, 2025
Jun 20, 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: Jul 10, 2025
Jun 20, 2025Food and nutritionEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. (F0805)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jul 10, 2025
Jun 20, 2025Food 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
isolated
Corrected: Jul 10, 2025
Jun 20, 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
pattern
Corrected: Jul 10, 2025
Jun 20, 2025Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F0759)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jul 10, 2025
Jun 20, 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: Jul 10, 2025
Jun 20, 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
Corrected: Jul 10, 2025
Jun 20, 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
isolated
Corrected: Jul 10, 2025
Jun 20, 2025Resident 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: Jul 10, 2025
Jun 20, 2025Resident assessment and care planningCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted (F0655)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jul 10, 2025
Jun 20, 2025Resident assessment and care planningEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (F0641)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jul 10, 2025
Jun 20, 2025Resident rightsHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. (F0584)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jul 10, 2025
Apr 17, 2025Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: May 1, 2025
Apr 17, 2025AdministrationHave a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. (F0865)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread · from a complaint
Corrected: May 1, 2025
Apr 17, 2025Nursing and physician servicesDesignate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility. (F0841)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread · from a complaint
Corrected: May 1, 2025
Apr 17, 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 · from a complaint
Corrected: May 1, 2025
Earlier inspections (34)
Inspection dateAreaRequirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English)SeverityCorrected
Feb 13, 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
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: Feb 27, 2025
Jan 6, 2025Resident assessment and care planningSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (F0842)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jan 27, 2025
Jan 6, 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: Jan 27, 2025
Jan 6, 2025Resident 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 · from a complaint
Corrected: Jan 27, 2025
Jan 6, 2025Resident rightsHonor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. (F0557)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jan 27, 2025
Oct 10, 2024Quality of life and careProvide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. (F0745)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Nov 5, 2024
Oct 10, 2024Resident rightsImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (F0580)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Nov 5, 2024
Jul 11, 2024Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Aug 2, 2024
Jul 11, 2024Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F0759)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Aug 2, 2024
Jul 11, 2024Pharmacy and medicationsImplement 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)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Aug 2, 2024
Jul 11, 2024Quality of life and careProvide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. (F0745)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Aug 2, 2024
Jul 11, 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: Aug 2, 2024
Jul 11, 2024Resident assessment and care planningEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (F0641)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Aug 2, 2024
Mar 27, 2024Resident 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: Mar 28, 2024
Jan 2, 2024Resident 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: Jan 16, 2024
Jan 2, 2024Resident rightsImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (F0580)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jan 16, 2024
Oct 11, 2023Food and nutritionEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (F0804)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Oct 30, 2023
Dec 7, 2021Building and environmentKeep all essential equipment working safely. (F0908)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 17, 2022
Dec 7, 2021Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 17, 2022
Dec 7, 2021AdministrationSet up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. (F0867)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Mar 17, 2022
Dec 7, 2021Food 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: Mar 17, 2022
Dec 7, 2021Food 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: Mar 17, 2022
Dec 7, 2021Food 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: Mar 17, 2022
Dec 7, 2021Food 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
isolated
Corrected: Mar 17, 2022
Dec 7, 2021AdministrationProvide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. (F0770)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 17, 2022
Dec 7, 2021Pharmacy 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
pattern
Corrected: Apr 8, 2022
Dec 7, 2021Pharmacy and medicationsImplement 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)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Mar 17, 2022
Dec 7, 2021Nursing and physician servicesProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. (F0725)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Mar 17, 2022
Dec 7, 2021Quality of life and careProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (F0692)Actual harm to a resident
isolated
Corrected: Mar 17, 2022
Dec 7, 2021Quality 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: Mar 17, 2022
Dec 7, 2021Quality 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
Corrected: Mar 17, 2022
Dec 7, 2021Abuse, neglect and exploitationTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F0609)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 17, 2022
Dec 7, 2021Resident rightsHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. (F0584)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Mar 17, 2022
Dec 7, 2021Resident 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: Mar 17, 2022

Fines and payment denials

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Staffing

Nurse staff hours per resident per day4.15California median: 4.27
Registered nurse hours per resident per day0.91California median: 0.52
Nurse staff hours on weekends3.83California median: 3.85
Nursing staff who left within a year37.9%California median: 36.0%

About this home

Beds99
Residents per day, average88.6
OwnershipFor-profit, limited liability company
Legal business nameFlax Holdings, LLC
ChainPACS Group (277 homes)
In Medicare/Medicaid sinceJan 20, 1993

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