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2215 Oakmont Way West Sacramento, CA 95691 · Yolo County
CMS certification number 055887 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is River Bend Nursing Center a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for River Bend Nursing Center as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall, above the California average of 3.2.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 4.87 hours per resident per day at River Bend Nursing Center, above the California median of 4.27 (US median: 3.72). About 1.06 of those hours are from registered nurses. Weekend staffing is close to its all-week average. 43.4% of nursing staff left within a year (California median 36%).
About this nursing home
Paying for care at River Bend Nursing Center: Medicare and Medicaid
River Bend Nursing Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet California's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on July 30, 2026 and found 5 deficiencies, plus 2 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 40 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 40 citations at River Bend Nursing Center across 12 inspection dates, 10 of them from complaint investigations. 1 was at the actual-harm level (G–I), most recently on December 14, 2023. The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (10) and nutrition and dietary (8). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives" (tag F0678, level G, December 14, 2023).
July 30, 2026 · 5 citations
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
DEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
March 30, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
February 25, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
EReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
August 21, 2025 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
August 15, 2025 · 7 citations
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
EEnsure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
EProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
DEnsure 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.
December 24, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
October 30, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
October 4, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
September 17, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
August 22, 2024 · 18 citations
EKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
EProvide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
EEnsure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
EEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
EKeep all essential equipment working safely.
EMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
EEnsure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DProvide activities to meet all resident's needs.
DTry different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
DEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
DProvide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
December 14, 2023 · 1 citation, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GProvide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
October 3, 2023 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DMake sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Questions to ask on a tour of River Bend Nursing Center
- Inspectors cited the home at the actual-harm level on December 14, 2023 under the rule on quality of life and care. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS rates short-stay quality 2 out of 5. How often do rehab patients go back to the hospital, and how many therapy sessions a week are typical?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
2 penalties in the last three years, including $21,879 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 14, 2023 | Fine | $21,879 |
| Dec 14, 2023 | Payment Denial | 2 days of payments denied |
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 |
| August 2026 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 3/5 | 2/5 |
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Hospitals near River Bend Nursing Center
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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3.8 mi
Sutter General Hospital SacramentoEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 3h 12m for patients treated and sent home
- 4.7 mi
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4.7 mi
Mercy General Hospital SacramentoEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 2h 50m for patients treated and sent home
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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