Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
RIVERWOOD HEALTH CARE
STOCKTON, CA · 99 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey September 12, 2025
CMS Certification Number 555496 · first certified April 1992
Ownership
Operated by ASPEN SKILLED HEALTHCARE · For profit - Limited Liability company
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within CA
33 citations — more than 89% 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 23 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window is open now: September 2026 to March 2027. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was September 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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2 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
13 of the 33 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)
6 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 33 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- 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.
- 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.
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 | 33 |
| Median facility in CA | 19 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| June 18, 2021 | 7 |
| July 25, 2024 | 3 |
| September 12, 2025 | 23 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0919 | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | 2 | 2025-09-12 |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | 2 | 2025-09-12 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 2 | 2025-09-12 |
| E-0031 | Provide emergency officials' contact information. | 2 | 2025-09-12 |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | 2 | 2025-09-12 |
| E-0026 | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | 2 | 2025-09-12 |
| K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. | 1 | 2025-09-12 |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | 1 | 2025-09-12 |
What the citations cover
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 13
- Smoke Deficiencies 11
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 4
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 2
- Other 3
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 13 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 11 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 4 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 2 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 2 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
September 12, 2025 — 23 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0007 | Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 8, 2025) |
| E-0015 | Address subsistence needs for staff and patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 8, 2025) |
| E-0026 | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 8, 2025) |
| E-0030 | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 8, 2025) |
| E-0031 | Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 8, 2025) |
| E-0037 | Establish staff and initial training requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 8, 2025) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 8, 2025) |
| K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 1, 2025) |
| K-0211 | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 1, 2025) |
| K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 1, 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 (October 1, 2025) |
| K-0342 | Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 1, 2025) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 1, 2025) |
| K-0346 | Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 1, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 1, 2025) |
| K-0354 | Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 1, 2025) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 1, 2025) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 1, 2025) |
| K-0374 | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 1, 2025) |
| K-0711 | Provide a written emergency evacuation plan. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 1, 2025) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 1, 2025) |
| K-0919 | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 1, 2025) |
| K-0920 | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 1, 2025) |
July 25, 2024 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0026 | Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 30, 2024) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 30, 2024) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 30, 2024) |
June 18, 2021 — 7 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0018 | Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 8, 2021) |
| E-0025 | Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 8, 2021) |
| E-0031 | Provide emergency officials' contact information. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 8, 2021) |
| E-0032 | Provide primary/alternate means for communication. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 8, 2021) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 8, 2021) |
| 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 (July 8, 2021) |
| K-0919 | Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (July 8, 2021) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.