Fountains, the
Scout 96Yuba City, CA · 145 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Yuba City's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $10,460–$15,720/mo
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River Valley Care Center
9000 Larkin Road, Live Oak, CA 95953 · Sutter County
Care with a personal touch We’re more than a skilled nursing home. Our team is committed to providing the highest-quality care in a safe environment, with the comforts of home.Care with a personal touch We’re more than a skilled nursing home.Our team is committed to providing the highest-quality care in a safe environ…
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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● Very limited availability
Typically 96% full (95 of 99 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
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Live Oak
River Valley Care Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Live Oak, CA, with 99 certified beds and an average of about 95 residents per day. It operates as part of the Pacs Group network.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.07 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.72 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 31.3%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 15 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.07 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •15 deficiencies at last survey
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Live Oak, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 99
- Avg. residents/day
- 95
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Pacs Group
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 555535
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 | $10,460–$15,720/mo (median $12,650) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Yuba City 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
- 4.07
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.72
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 31.3%
- 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)
- 15
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-06-20
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (53 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-11-06Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
2025-06-20Severity F — 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.
2025-06-20Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
2025-06-20Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
2025-06-20Severity E — 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…
2025-06-20Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
2025-06-20Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-06-20Severity E — potential for harmEnvironmental Deficiencies
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
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
- ✓ Courtyard / outdoor space
- ✓ Library
- ✓ 24/7 staff
Location
9000 Larkin Road, Live Oak, 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 River Valley Care Center
How much does River Valley Care Center cost?
River Valley Care Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Live Oak, CA area typically runs $10,460–$15,720 per month (median $12,650, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is River Valley Care Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates River Valley Care Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at River Valley Care Center?
Staff provide about 4.07 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 31.3% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at River Valley Care Center?
River Valley Care Center has 53 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-06-20). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does River Valley Care Center have availability?
Typically 96% full (95 of 99 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 River Valley Care Center offer?
River Valley Care Center in Live Oak, CA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 99 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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