The home failed to protect residents from the wrongful use of their belongings or money. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 602 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
RIVER POINTE POST-ACUTE
CARMICHAEL, CA · Medicare-certified · 112 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
2 of 5 overall
River Pointe Post-Acute in Carmichael has a 2-star overall rating, with 2 stars for health inspections but stronger 4-star staffing and quality scores. It has had $15,185 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent abuse citation; reported nursing hours are 4.63 per resident per day, above the 4.1 federal benchmark.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.631 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 13, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $15,185recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.631.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.70
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.09
- Nurse aides
- 2.83
- Weekend nursing
- 3.92
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 50%
Registered nurse turnover: 31%
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
13.3%17.6%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.7%1.3%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.8%6.2%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
14.8%7.9%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
1.8%0%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
0%4.5%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
9.4%15.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.5%1.4%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.6%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
7%1.5%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
4.6%8.6%Worsening
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
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—99.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited December 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited November 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to properly dispose of garbage and other waste. Cited November 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 814 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to keep residents’ personal and medical records private and confidential. Cited March 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 583 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $15,185 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $15,185 in total fines.
- $15,185
Federal fine
Mar 12, 2026
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Partnership
- Chain
- Part of LINKS HEALTHCARE GROUP · 31 homes · 2.8 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 107.4 residents on an average day (96% of 112 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 46 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.