Barstow, CA · 60 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Barstow's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,680–$16,050/mo
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Mission Care Center
8487 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA 92504 · Riverside County
Mission Care Center is a Medicare certified 40-bed skilled nursing facility located in Riverside, California.
81
StrongHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.
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Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 96% full (38 of 40 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
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
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One of Riverside's top-rated skilled nursing communities
Mission Care Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Riverside, CA, with 40 certified beds and an average of about 38 residents per day. It operates as part of the David Johnson network.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 6.40 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.34 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 27.3%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 4 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓5-star overall CMS rating
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (6.40 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
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
- 40
- Avg. residents/day
- 38
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- David Johnson
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 055542
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
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| 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
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 6.40
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 1.34
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 27.3%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 4
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-02-13
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (22 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-02-26Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2025-04-16Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
2025-02-13Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
2025-02-13Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2025-02-13Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-02-13Severity B — minimalEnvironmental Deficiencies
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
2024-01-11Severity F — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2024-01-11Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed …
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
- ✓ Daily activities & events
Location
8487 Magnolia Avenue, Riverside, CA
- Monday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Tuesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Wednesday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Thursday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Friday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Saturday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
- Sunday: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Mission Care Center
How much does Mission Care Center cost?
Mission Care Center 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 Mission Care Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Mission Care Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Mission Care Center?
Staff provide about 6.40 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 27.3% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Mission Care Center?
Mission Care Center has 22 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-02-13). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Mission Care Center have availability?
Typically 96% full (38 of 40 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Mission Care Center offer?
Mission Care Center in Riverside, CA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 40 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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