River View Post Acute
1611 Scenic Drive · Modesto, CA · 95355 · 2095235667
99 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Kalesta Healthcare Group
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.43 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.46 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.00 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 54% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (75 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 17, 2026 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected March 14, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 17, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 14, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025
Honor 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.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2025
Ensure 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.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 19, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 19, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025 · found via complaint
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor 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.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 30, 2024 | Payment Denial | 11 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 055011 · certified since June 1, 1969. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.