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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Riverside Behavioral Healthcare Center
4580 Palm Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501 · Riverside County
91
ExceptionalHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.
Photos via facility website.
Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 97% full (117 of 120 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.
One of Riverside's top-rated skilled nursing communities
Riverside Behavioral Healthcare Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Riverside, CA, with 120 certified beds and an average of about 117 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 2.48 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.28 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 35.6%, 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
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average nurse staffing (2.48 hrs/resident/day)
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
- 120
- Avg. residents/day
- 117
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 05A263
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
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 2.48
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.28
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 35.6%
- 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
- 2025-11-06
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (23 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-11-06Severity 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.
2025-11-06Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
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.
2025-08-19Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2025-04-03Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2024-11-07Severity 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.
2024-11-07Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
2024-11-07Severity E — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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
Location
4580 Palm Avenue, 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 Riverside Behavioral Healthcare Center
How much does Riverside Behavioral Healthcare Center cost?
Riverside Behavioral Healthcare 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 Riverside Behavioral Healthcare Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Riverside Behavioral Healthcare Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Riverside Behavioral Healthcare Center?
Staff provide about 2.48 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 35.6% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Riverside Behavioral Healthcare Center?
Riverside Behavioral Healthcare Center has 23 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-11-06). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Riverside Behavioral Healthcare Center have availability?
Typically 97% full (117 of 120 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 Riverside Behavioral Healthcare Center offer?
Riverside Behavioral Healthcare Center in Riverside, CA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 120 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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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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