RIVER VIEW POST ACUTE

River View Post Acute is a skilled nursing facility located at 1611 Scenic Drive in Modesto, California (ZIP code 95355), within Stanislaus County. The facility operates with 99 certified beds and is organized under for-profit, limited liability company ownership. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. River View Post Acute holds an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, which is in line with the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 2 stars, falling below the national average and reflecting the outcomes of state and federal inspection surveys. The staffing rating is 3 stars, consistent with national norms, and accounts for the levels of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants relative to the resident census. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, the highest possible score, indicating that the facility's performance on clinical outcome metrics exceeds national benchmarks. Quality measures include data points such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, pressure ulcers, and other resident health indicators. River View Post Acute is certified to receive payment from both Medicare and Medicaid programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation stays following a qualifying hospital admission, subject to eligibility requirements and benefit period limitations. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria under California's Medi-Cal program. Individuals and families seeking information about coverage and eligibility are encouraged to consult directly with the facility's admissions staff or a benefits counselor. When considered in the context of national averages, River View Post Acute presents a mixed profile. Its overall 3-star rating places it at the national midpoint. The 2-star health inspection rating is a notable area where the facility trails national norms, while the 5-star quality measure rating represents a meaningful strength relative to peer facilities across the country. The 3-star staffing rating indicates performance at a level consistent with the national average. Prospective residents and their families may wish to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare report for additional detail on specific inspection findings, staffing hours per resident per day, and individual quality measure scores.