River Bend Nursing Center
2215 Oakmont Way, West Sacramento, CA 95691 · (916) 371-1890
For profit - Limited Liability company · 99 certified beds
River Bend Nursing Center has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2026, found 6 citations (the California average is 15.6). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $21,879 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on July 30, 2026 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.July 30, 2026 · F0692 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.July 30, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.July 30, 2026 · F0697 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.July 30, 2026 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.July 30, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.July 30, 2026 · F0883 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 9 citations.
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.March 30, 2026 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.February 25, 2026 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.August 21, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.August 21, 2025 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.December 24, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.October 30, 2024 · F0657 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.October 4, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.September 17, 2024 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.December 14, 2023 · F0678 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $21,879December 14, 2023
- Medicare payment denial for 2 daysStarting January 3, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | California average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.90 | 4.52 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.02 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.51 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.37 | 2.65 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 43.4% | 36.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 99 |
| Average residents per day | 89.9 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- University Retirement Community at Davis Davis · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Courtyard Health Care Center Davis · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Cottonwood Healthcare Center Woodland · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- The Grove Post-Acute Woodland · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from River Bend Nursing Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.