RIVER VALLEY CARE CENTER

River Valley Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 9000 Larkin Road in Live Oak, California, within Sutter County. The facility operates with 99 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. CMS assigns River Valley Care Center an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. This composite rating is derived from three individual rating components. The health inspection rating stands at 2 out of 5 stars, falling below the national average and reflecting findings from standard, complaint, and focused surveys conducted by state inspectors. The staffing rating is 4 out of 5 stars, indicating above-average staffing levels relative to the national norm. This component considers the hours per resident per day provided by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants, adjusted for resident acuity. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5 stars, the highest possible score, based on clinical data reported by the facility across multiple care and outcome measures. Regarding payment options, River Valley Care Center holds both Medicare and Medicaid certification. This means the facility is authorized to bill Medicare for qualifying short-term skilled nursing care following a hospital stay, and Medicaid for longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility requirements. Individuals seeking placement should contact the facility directly to confirm current bed availability and to inquire about private pay rates and any additional accepted insurance arrangements. When compared to national benchmarks, River Valley Care Center presents a mixed profile across its three CMS rating domains. Its overall 3-star rating is consistent with the national average. However, the components within that composite score vary considerably. The 2-star health inspection rating places the facility below average in that domain, while the 4-star staffing rating and 5-star quality measure rating both exceed national norms. This variation across domains may be relevant to families and care coordinators evaluating skilled nursing options in the Live Oak and greater Sutter County area. CMS updates these ratings periodically, and users are encouraged to consult the most recent data available through the CMS Care Compare database for current figures.