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River Walk Care Center
1100 West Morton Avenue, Porterville, CA 93257 · Tulare County · (559) 782-1509
★★☆☆☆ (2/5)Overall CMS rating
★★☆☆☆ (2/5)Health inspection
★★☆☆☆ (2/5)Staffing
★★★★☆ (4/5)Quality measures
Quality details (CMS data, Oct 2026 release)
| Certified beds | 99 |
| Average residents per day | 88.7 |
| Ownership | For-profit |
| Participation | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Nursing hours per resident per day | 4.14 (California average: 4.52) |
| — of which RN hours | 0.50 |
| — of which nurse aide hours | 2.69 |
| Staff turnover | 48% |
| RN turnover | 44% |
| Most recent health inspection | Feb 26, 2026 |
| Deficiencies cited (latest cycle) | 13 (California average: 15.5) |
| Weighted inspection score (lower is better) | 108 |
| Federal fines in past 3 years | 3 fine(s) totaling $164,778 |
| Payment denials / penalties | 4 |
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Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Provider Information dataset released Oct 8, 2026 (processing date Sep 1, 2026). Ratings reflect inspection cycles and reported staffing; visit any facility in person before deciding.