The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited May 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
PALM TERRACE CARE CENTER
RIVERSIDE, CA · Medicare-certified · 71 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
Palm Terrace Care Center in Riverside has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with strong quality measures (5 stars), average health inspection and staffing ratings (3 stars each), and no fines in the last 24 months. Reported nurse staffing is 4.41 hours per resident per day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1, though recent inspection issues were cited in food safety, pest control, and nutrition staffing.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.4061 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 13, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.4061.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.43
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.28
- Nurse aides
- 2.69
- Weekend nursing
- 3.73
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 44%
Registered nurse turnover: 33%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
5%15%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%0%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%7%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.8%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
4%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
14.3%15.2%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—10.5%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
14.3%9.1%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
13.3%3.2%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
15%9.7%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—96.4%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—96.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99.6%99.2%No change
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to make sure it had a pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, and other pests. Cited May 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 925 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The home failed to provide enough support staff to safely and effectively run food and nutrition services. Cited May 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 802 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to reasonably accommodate each resident’s needs and preferences. Cited May 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 558 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited May 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Feb 1, 2023
Now operated by Goldenstar Healthcare INC, previously P.t.c.h., INC..
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of THE ENSIGN GROUP · 344 homes · 3.2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 67.9 residents on an average day (96% of 71 beds)
- Medicare history
- Certified for 37 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.