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RIVER VALLEY CARE CENTER

9000 LARKIN ROAD, LIVE OAK, CA 95953
Score: 65 / 100

With a score of 65 out of 100, River Valley Care Center earns a C grade — placing it near the middle of California nursing facilities. Families should review the detailed metrics below when considering this Live Oak location.

Staffing at River Valley Care Center is near the national average, with 4.00 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 53 deficiencies at River Valley Care Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.00 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.71 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.83 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.47 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.68 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.61 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

53
Total Deficiencies
Nov 5, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 53 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0697 Severity D
    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    Nov 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Jun 19, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0584 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for d
    Jun 19, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0759 Severity E
    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    Jun 19, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0761 Severity E
    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologi
    Jun 19, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 2.1% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 2.6% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 13.4% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 1.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 5.8% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 2.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 6.7% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 65 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
99
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jun 19, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
19