Barstow, CA · 60 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
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Est. $10,680–$16,050/mo
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Alta Vista Healthcare & Wellness Centre
9020 Garfield Street, Riverside, CA 92503 · Riverside County
At Alta Vista Healthcare & Wellness Centre, we are dedicated to providing exceptional clinical care tailored to the unique needs of patients in our West Los Angeles community. Collaborating with local physicians and medical professionals, we have established specialized programs for Stroke/Neuro Trauma Recovery, Cardi…
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GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 93% full (92 of 99 beds occupied on an average day).
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Riverside
Alta Vista Healthcare & Wellness Centre is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Riverside, CA, with 99 certified beds and an average of about 92 residents per day. It operates as part of the Citrus Wellness Centre network.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 1/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
On the safety record, CMS notes 7 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Riverside for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 99
- Avg. residents/day
- 92
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Citrus Wellness Centre
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 055042
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $10,680–$16,050/mo (median $12,920) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Riverside prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 7
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-08-07
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (35 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-08-07Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
2025-08-07Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
2025-08-07Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
2025-08-07Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
2025-08-07Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
2025-08-07Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
2025-08-07Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure 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, compar…
2025-04-16Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Wellness programs
Location
9020 Garfield Street, Riverside, CA
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Alta Vista Healthcare & Wellness Centre
How much does Alta Vista Healthcare & Wellness Centre cost?
Alta Vista Healthcare & Wellness Centre does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Riverside, CA area typically runs $10,680–$16,050 per month (median $12,920, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Alta Vista Healthcare & Wellness Centre's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Alta Vista Healthcare & Wellness Centre 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 1/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
What did inspectors find at Alta Vista Healthcare & Wellness Centre?
Alta Vista Healthcare & Wellness Centre has 35 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-08-07). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Alta Vista Healthcare & Wellness Centre have availability?
Typically 93% full (92 of 99 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Alta Vista Healthcare & Wellness Centre offer?
Alta Vista Healthcare & Wellness Centre in Riverside, CA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 99 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
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- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Riverside.
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- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
Your next steps — this week
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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