Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
RIVERBANK POST-ACUTE
RIVERBANK, CA · 99 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey March 15, 2025
CMS Certification Number 055084 · first certified January 1967
Ownership
Operated by LINKS HEALTHCARE GROUP · For profit - Limited Liability company
- Ownership changed May 25, 2023 (change of ownership)from RIVERBANK REHABILITATION CENTER
Position within CA
41 citations — more than 97% of the 1,165 certified nursing homes in CA. Compared within CA rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 15 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 13. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
Past the typical window (March 2026 to September 2026). Most CA facilities have been surveyed by August 2027. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was March 2025. Facilities in CA are typically surveyed 12–18 months after the last one (median 14), measured over 1,766 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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6 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
6 of the 41 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
12 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 41 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0908 Keep all essential equipment working safely.
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0921 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- F-0584 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.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in CA, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the CA figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 41 |
| Median facility in CA | 19 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| September 11, 2019 | 6 |
| September 22, 2023 | 20 |
| March 15, 2025 | 15 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0919 | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | 3 | 2025-03-15 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 3 | 2025-03-15 |
| K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. | 3 | 2025-03-15 |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | 3 | 2025-03-15 |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | 3 | 2025-03-15 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 2 | 2025-03-15 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 2 | 2025-03-15 |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | 2 | 2025-03-15 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 16
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 8
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 6
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 4
- Other 7
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 16 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 8 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 6 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 4 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 3 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 3 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
March 15, 2025 — 15 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0004 | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 18, 2025) |
| E-0013 | Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 18, 2025) |
| E-0029 | Develop a communication plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 18, 2025) |
| E-0036 | Establish emergency prep training and testing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 18, 2025) |
| K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 18, 2025) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 18, 2025) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 18, 2025) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 18, 2025) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 18, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 18, 2025) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 18, 2025) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 18, 2025) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 18, 2025) |
| K-0919 | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (April 18, 2025) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (March 27, 2025) |
September 22, 2023 — 20 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 13, 2023) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 13, 2023) |
| K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 13, 2023) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 13, 2023) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 13, 2023) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 13, 2023) |
| K-0341 | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 13, 2023) |
| K-0347 | Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 13, 2023) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 13, 2023) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 13, 2023) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 13, 2023) |
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 13, 2023) |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 13, 2023) |
| K-0711 | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 13, 2023) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 13, 2023) |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 13, 2023) |
| K-0754 | Provide properly sized and located linen or trash receptacles. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 13, 2023) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 13, 2023) |
| K-0919 | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 13, 2023) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 13, 2023) |
September 11, 2019 — 6 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 28, 2019) |
| K-0293 | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 28, 2019) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 28, 2019) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 28, 2019) |
| K-0919 | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 28, 2019) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 28, 2019) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.