RIVER WALK CARE CENTER is a 2-star (below average) rated 99-bed nursing home in PORTERVILLE, California. It has 20 deficiencies on its most recent health inspection. The facility has below-average registered nurse staffing. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid.

Data from CMS, last updated March 2026

river walk care center

1100 WEST MORTON AVENUE · PORTERVILLE, CA 93257
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Overall Rating
Health Inspections
2 / 5
Staffing
2 / 5
Quality Measures
4 / 5
Trend
stable
Staffing
RN Hours/Resident/Day
0.39
Total Nurse Hours/Day
3.97
RN Turnover
42.9%
Total Staff Turnover
41.5%
Facility Info
Beds
99
Avg. Residents/Day
93
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certification
Medicare, Medicaid
Inspections
Health Deficiencies
20
Complaint Deficiencies
20
Total Fines
$186,188
Number of Penalties
5

Penalty History

DateTypeFine
August 2025 Fine $37,310
March 2025 Fine $64,201
March 2025 Payment Denial
October 2024 Fine $76,326
June 2023 Fine $8,351

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall rating for RIVER WALK CARE CENTER?
RIVER WALK CARE CENTER has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars (Below Average) based on CMS quality data.
Has RIVER WALK CARE CENTER been fined or penalized?
Yes, RIVER WALK CARE CENTER has 5 penalty record(s) on file totaling $186,188.
How many deficiencies does RIVER WALK CARE CENTER have?
RIVER WALK CARE CENTER has 20 health deficiency citation(s) from its most recent inspection cycle.
Does RIVER WALK CARE CENTER accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, RIVER WALK CARE CENTER accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
How does RIVER WALK CARE CENTER compare to other nursing homes in PORTERVILLE?
Visit our PORTERVILLE, California nursing homes page to see how RIVER WALK CARE CENTER ranks against other facilities in the area.