RIVERWOOD HEALTH CARE

Riverwood Health Care is a skilled nursing facility located at 5320 Carrington Circle in Stockton, California, within San Joaquin 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 patients. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities across several categories, using a scale of 1 to 5 stars. Riverwood Health Care holds an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating for this facility is 3 stars, placing it at the national average. The staffing rating is 4 stars, indicating above-average staffing levels relative to national benchmarks. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, the highest possible score, reflecting performance on clinical quality indicators tracked by CMS. Riverwood Health Care is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility criteria and coverage limits. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for individuals who meet financial and clinical eligibility requirements in California. Individuals and families seeking placement at this facility are advised to contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits counselor to confirm current payment options and availability. When compared against national averages, Riverwood Health Care performs at or above the benchmark in most measured categories. Its overall 4-star rating surpasses the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating of 3 stars aligns with the national average, while the staffing rating of 4 stars and the quality measure rating of 5 stars both indicate performance above typical national levels. These ratings are based on data collected and reported by CMS and are updated periodically. Prospective residents and families are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for the most current data and to consider multiple factors when evaluating long-term care options.