13 Independent Nursing Homes in Riverside County, California
13 of the 54 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Riverside County, California (24%) are independently owned, and all are listed below. 4 of the 13 graded homes earn an A and 0 earn a D or F. They average 5.05 nursing hours per resident per day, 0.57 hours above the 4.48 for every home in Riverside County, California. Vista Pacifica Center in Jurupa Valley grades highest at A (92 out of 100).
How independently owned homes in Riverside County, California compare
This group set against every nursing home in Riverside County, California, from the current CMS release.
Nursing hours per resident per day
5.05
All homes in Riverside County, California: 4.48
Better than the local average
Nurse staff turnover
36.6%
All homes in Riverside County, California: 38.1%
Better than the local average
Average ElderGrade score
81.9/100
All homes in Riverside County, California: 79.7/100
Better than the local average
Grade spread
A
B
4 grade A, 8 grade B, 1 grade C,
The best-graded independently owned home in Riverside County, California is
Vista Pacifica Center
in Jurupa Valley, CA, grade A, 92/100.
Every independently owned nursing home in Riverside County, California
Vista Pacifica Center runs lean on nurses: 3.05 hours per resident day against a national average of 3.86, and weekends dip about 11% below its own weekday staffing. What offsets that is continuity, turnover of 25.6% sits well under the 45.8% national figure, so the aides and nurses your family member sees are more likely to be the same faces month to month. The current record shows 29 deficiencies, none at the harm level, though two are abuse-related; the most recent inspection was in May 2025. A for-profit corporate owner, 108 beds, and strong marks on inspections and quality measures round out a picture of a home that's well-run on paper but staffed thinner than average.
Desert Regional Medical Center's skilled nursing unit runs on unusually heavy staffing, 8.10 nurse hours per resident day, roughly double the national figure, and its 15.8% turnover is remarkably low next to the 45.8% typical elsewhere. Weekends dip about 18% below weekday coverage, though even that reduced level stays well above average. What pulls the record down is the inspection side: 27 deficiencies, including one at the harm level and one abuse-related, with a $14,043 fine and a two-out-of-five inspection rating. The most recent survey was August 2025. So you're looking at a small, for-profit unit that staffs generously and keeps its workers, but has a documented history of serious problems a family should ask about directly.
Vista Pacifica runs on 4.55 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 18% above the national average, and its staff turnover of 32.8% is well below the national 45.8%, two numbers that suggest people actually stay and there are enough of them. Weekends thin out by about 11% against its own weekday level, which matters if your family visits on a Saturday. The record isn't clean: 29 deficiencies, one serious enough to reach harm or jeopardy level, and a $52,611 fine. No abuse findings, and the last inspection was recent, in February 2025. A for-profit corporation owns its 49 beds. Good staffing and low turnover, but that one high-level deficiency and the fine are why it doesn't score higher.
Riverside Behavioral Healthcare Center runs on noticeably thin nursing coverage, 2.51 hours per resident day against a national average of 3.86, and weekends drop about 15% below its own weekday levels. The trade-off shows up in consistency: staff turnover sits at 36.7%, better than the 45.8% national figure, so the people who are there tend to stay. Its inspection record is current, with the most recent visit in November 2025 and 23 deficiencies logged, none at the harm level, though two are abuse-related. State surveyors rate it well above average on health inspections and quality measures. Families should weigh the lean daily staffing against a relatively stable, recently reviewed operation.
Community Care On Palm runs 4.54 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 18% above the national average, and its staff turnover of 38.2% sits below the national 45.8%, a sign people tend to stay. Weekends are thinner, though, running about 16% under the home's own weekday coverage, so ask how that plays out on a Sunday. The record is where the picture gets complicated: 44 deficiencies, three at harm or jeopardy level and five abuse-related, plus one fine of $33,540. Its last inspection was April 2026. A for-profit LLC with 51 beds, this is a home with genuine staffing strengths and a citation history worth reading closely before you decide.
Riverside Heights runs a tight ship on staffing relative to most homes, 4.17 nurse hours per resident day sits about 8% above the national average, and its 33.3% turnover is meaningfully lower than the 45.8% national figure. Inspections back that up: a 5/5 health inspection rating and a June 2025 survey, with no deficiencies at the harm or jeopardy level. The catch is quality measures, which land at 2/5, and 17 total deficiencies on record including one abuse-related finding. Weekend staffing also dips about 9% below weekday levels. Owned by a for-profit partnership, this home looks steady on paper but worth asking about that quality score and the abuse citation directly.
The Village Healthcare Center runs 5.40 nurse hours per resident day, roughly 40% above the national average of 3.86, and that shows up in its five-star staffing rating. Turnover sits at 40.3%, a bit better than the 45.8% national figure. But staffing is only part of the picture. Its current record carries 39 deficiencies, including two at the harm or jeopardy level and two tied to abuse, plus a $20,046 fine. Inspections and quality measures both land at three stars, and the last state visit was June 13, 2025. Strong hands on deck, but the compliance history is where the concern lies.
Ramona Rehabilitation runs 4.64 nurse hours per resident day, roughly a fifth more than the national average, and its staff turnover of 41.1% sits below the national 45.8%, so people tend to stay. Weekends dip about 9% below weekday coverage, worth asking about if your relative needs help with meals or mobility on Saturdays. The tradeoff is the record itself: 35 deficiencies, three tied to abuse, though none rose to harm or jeopardy, and one fine totaling $8,281. State inspectors were last in on February 13, 2026. Corporate-owned, 104 beds, mid-range marks for health inspections and quality measures.
Corona Health Care Center runs 99 certified beds under for-profit LLC ownership, and its nurse staffing sits at 4.25 hours per resident day, roughly 10% above the national average of 3.86. Weekend coverage dips about 10% below its own weekday level, so care is thinner on Saturdays and Sundays. Staff turnover is 39.1%, better than the 45.8% national figure, which suggests some stability in the workforce.
The inspection record is the weaker part. CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars for health inspections, with 37 deficiencies on file, one at the harm or jeopardy level and one abuse-related. The most recent inspection was July 2025. Quality measures and staffing each earn 3 of 5 stars.
Hemet Valley Healthcare Center sits in Riverside County with 113 certified beds and corporate for-profit ownership. The nurse staffing number is genuinely unusual, 10.96 hours per resident day, roughly triple the national average of 3.86, though weekend coverage drops about 13% below the home's own weekday level, so the generous figure isn't evenly spread. Turnover runs 51.2% against a national 45.8%, meaning the people delivering that care keep changing. Inspections in November 2025 produced a 4-out-of-5 star rating and a recent inspection date, but the current record carries 23 deficiencies, including two at harm or jeopardy level and one tied to abuse, plus a $51,489 fine. Strong staffing and a clean inspection cycle don't erase what's documented.
Meadowbrook Post Acute runs 4.39 total nurse hours per resident day, roughly 14% above the national average, but weekends dip about 11% below its own weekday coverage. The staffing star rating sits at 2 out of 5, and the health inspection rating matches it. The current record carries 52 deficiencies, including four at the harm or jeopardy level and three tied to abuse. Quality measures score 4 out of 5, so the clinical metrics look better than the inspection side. A for-profit limited liability company operates the 64-bed home, and the last inspection was November 18, 2025. The staffing hours look strong on paper, but the deficiency history and weekend drop-off are what a family should ask about directly.
Corona Regional Medical Center D/P Snf is a 61-bed for-profit unit inside a hospital, and its inspection record is genuinely solid, a 4/5 health inspection score, 23 deficiencies on file but none of them at the harm or jeopardy level, and a survey completed as recently as May 2025. One abuse-related citation is on the record, which you should ask about directly. The real weak spot is staffing: 1 out of 5 stars, meaning nurse hours per resident fall well below what CMS expects. That gap matters more than the deficiency count. Hospital-based units often run lean because acute care staff float in and out. Ask who actually covers the floor overnight and on weekends.
Desert Springs Post Acute runs 178 beds in Palm Desert under for-profit LLC ownership, and the numbers tell a mixed story. Nurse staffing sits at 4.06 hours per resident day, about 5% above the national average, but weekends drop roughly 10% below the home's own weekday coverage, and annual turnover hits 49% against a national 45.8%. The health inspection record is where things get serious: 128 deficiencies on file, including 3 at harm or jeopardy level and 13 tied to abuse, with two fines totaling $74,424. Quality measures score well, but staffing and inspection ratings don't match. If you're considering this one, ask pointed questions about weekend coverage and how the abuse-related findings were resolved.
Frequently asked questions
How many independently owned nursing homes are there in Riverside County, California?
There are 13 independently owned Medicare-certified nursing homes in Riverside County, California, 24% of the 54 nursing homes there.
Are independently owned nursing homes better staffed?
In Riverside County, California they average 5.05 total nursing hours per resident per day, against 4.48 for all nursing homes in Riverside County, California, a difference of +0.57 hours. Staff turnover averages 36.6% against 38.1%.
Which independently owned nursing home grades best in Riverside County, California?