RIVER WALK CARE CENTER

River Walk Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 1100 West Morton Avenue in Porterville, California, within Tulare 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. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, where higher ratings reflect better performance relative to other facilities. River Walk Care Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and the staffing rating is also 2 out of 5. The quality measure rating, which reflects clinical outcomes based on resident health data, is 4 out of 5, a figure that is above the national average and represents the strongest performance category among the ratings assigned to this facility. Regarding payment options, River Walk Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, meaning the facility is approved to bill these federal and state programs for eligible residents. Individuals seeking placement at this facility may use Medicare for qualifying short-term skilled nursing stays following a hospital admission. Medicaid coverage may be available for longer-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (559) 782-1509 to discuss specific payment arrangements, private pay options, and current bed availability. When compared to national averages, River Walk Care Center presents a mixed performance profile. The overall 2-star rating places it below the national average of 3.0 stars. Both the health inspection and staffing components also fall below average, indicating areas where the facility's performance has been rated lower than what CMS observes nationally. However, the quality measure rating of 4 stars stands above the national average, suggesting that on clinical outcome indicators, the facility performs at a comparatively higher level. Tulare County residents and families seeking placement in Porterville may wish to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for additional inspection details and historical rating trends before making a care decision.