53 Nursing Homes That Accept Medicaid in Riverside County, California
53 of the 54 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Riverside County, California (98%) are Medicaid-certified, and all are listed below. 13 of the 53 graded homes earn an A and 1 earn a D or F. Nurse staff turnover runs 38%, 0.1 points lower than the 38.1% across all homes there. Vista Pacifica Center in Jurupa Valley grades highest at A (92 out of 100).
How Medicaid-certified 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
4.48
All homes in Riverside County, California: 4.48
Better than the local average
Nurse staff turnover
38%
All homes in Riverside County, California: 38.1%
Better than the local average
Average ElderGrade score
79.8/100
All homes in Riverside County, California: 79.7/100
Better than the local average
Grade spread
A
B
13 grade A, 36 grade B, 3 grade C, 1 grade D,
The best-graded Medicaid-certified home in Riverside County, California is
Vista Pacifica Center
in Jurupa Valley, CA, grade A, 92/100.
Every Medicaid-certified nursing home in Riverside County, California
Riverside Village Healthcare Center runs 59 certified beds under for-profit limited liability ownership, and its nurse staffing sits at 3.93 hours per resident day, slightly above the national average of 3.86. That margin narrows on weekends, when coverage drops roughly 9% below the home's own weekday level, and staff turnover comes in at 42.6%, a touch better than the 45.8% national figure.
The bigger issue is the inspection record: 60 deficiencies, though none at the harm or jeopardy level and none abuse-related. The most recent inspection was May 2025, so the picture is current. Quality measures score well; inspection and staffing stars sit at 2 out of 5 each.
Alta Vista runs 99 certified beds in Riverside under for-profit LLC ownership, and the staffing picture is genuinely mixed. Total nurse hours come in at 4.16 per resident day, roughly 8% above the national average, but weekend coverage dips about 8% below the home's own weekday level, and CMS gives it just one star for staffing. The inspection record shows 35 deficiencies with nothing at the harm or jeopardy level and no abuse findings; the most recent inspection was in August 2025. A 5-star quality measure rating and 4-star health inspection rating sit alongside that staffing weakness, which is roughly what the B grade reflects.
Sunrise Post Acute has a staffing edge worth noting: 3.94 nurse hours per resident day, slightly above the national average, and turnover at 21.3%, less than half the national rate of 45.8%, which suggests a stable crew. Weekends dip about 8% below weekday coverage, so care can thin out when families visit most.
The problem is everything that happened inside those hours. Fifty deficiencies on the current record, four of them at harm or jeopardy level, five tied to abuse, and two fines totaling $76,434. The last inspection was September 2025. Strong quality scores and good retention don't offset that inspection history, the people are there, but the system around them keeps failing.
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.
Jurupa Hills Post Acute runs 143 beds in Riverside under for-profit LLC ownership, and its nurse staffing sits at 4.08 hours per resident day, about 6% above the national average, though weekends dip roughly 6% below its own weekday numbers and turnover runs 47.5%, slightly worse than the 45.8% national figure. The bigger issue is what inspectors have found: 57 deficiencies on the current record, including 4 at the harm or jeopardy level and 6 tied to abuse, plus three fines totaling $60,945. The most recent inspection was March 2025, so the record is current. Staffing looks decent on paper, but that inspection history is why this home lands where it does.
The staffing numbers at Premier Care Center For Palm Springs look decent on paper, 4.09 nurse hours per resident day, slightly above the national average, but the inspection record tells a different story. Seventy-one deficiencies on the current record, including one at the harm level and five tied to abuse, plus a $102,250 fine, with the most recent inspection dated March 2026. Staff turnover sits at 45.2%, essentially matching the national rate, and weekend staffing drops about 12% below weekday levels. This is a for-profit corporate home with 99 certified beds in Riverside County. The quality measure score of 4/5 stands out against a 1/5 inspection rating, worth asking what those measures aren't capturing.
Highland Springs Care Center runs a for-profit operation in Beaumont with 87 beds, and its staffing sits slightly above the national average at 4.00 nurse hours per resident day. That edge fades on weekends, though, when coverage drops about 9% below its own weekday level, and nearly half its staff turns over each year, a bit worse than the 45.8% national rate. The bigger concern is the inspection record: 54 deficiencies, four of them serious enough to cause harm or jeopardy, two tied to abuse, and $77,191 in fines across three penalties. A single-star health inspection rating against a recent August 2025 survey tells you the problems aren't old history.
Hemet Hills Post Acute runs 178 beds in Hemet, and its staffing sits modestly above the national average, about 3.96 nurse hours per resident day. Turnover at 37.4% beats the national 45.8%, which matters for continuity, though weekends run roughly 6% leaner than weekdays. The real problem is the inspection record: 95 deficiencies, five at harm or jeopardy level, three tied to abuse, and a $30,459 fine, with the most recent inspection in January 2025. A one-star health inspection rating against a three-star quality measure score tells you the day-to-day care metrics look better than the survey history does. For-profit, limited liability ownership. Ask about those abuse-related citations directly before touring.
Arlington Gardens runs 4.14 nurse hours per resident per day, roughly 7% above the national average, but weekends drop about 9% below its own weekday staffing. That gap matters because 61 deficiencies sit on the current record, including one at the harm or jeopardy level and one abuse-related citation, with a single fine of $8,281. The 47.2% annual turnover lands just above the national 45.8%. CMS gives the home 5 stars for quality measures and 2 stars each for staffing and health inspections, and the last inspection was January 8, 2026. It's a for-profit limited liability company with 99 certified beds.
Devonshire Care Center runs 99 beds in Hemet under for-profit LLC ownership, and its staffing sits at 3.88 nurse hours per resident day, barely a hair above the national average of 3.86. Weekends run about 6% leaner than weekdays there, and turnover is 46.7%, slightly worse than the 45.8% national figure. The bigger issue is the inspection record: 73 deficiencies, including one at the harm level and six tied to abuse, with a $10,364 fine on file and a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5. That record was updated as recently as April 2025, so it reflects current conditions rather than old problems.
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.
California Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has 81 deficiencies on its current record, including three tied to abuse and two that rose to the level of harm or jeopardy. That's a lot for an 80-bed home, and it lines up with the one-out-of-five inspection rating. Staffing hours look decent on paper at 4.16 per resident day, but weekends run about 9% thinner than weekdays, and the federal staffing rating still lands at two stars. Three fines totaling $82,845 are on file. The last inspection was May 7, 2026, so the record is current. For a for-profit LLC operating in Riverside County, the pattern here is thin coverage when it matters and repeated citations that haven't gone away.
Riverside Postacute Care holds 188 certified beds and runs on nurse staffing that lands at 3.84 hours per resident day, essentially even with the national average, not above it in any meaningful way, and weekends dip about 4% below what the home staffs on weekdays. The bigger issue is who stays: annual turnover hits 61.3% against a national 45.8%, so a large share of the people providing care are new to the building. That instability shows up in the record: 170 deficiencies, five at harm or jeopardy level, 15 tied to abuse, and $76,211 in CMS fines. Federal regulators have placed it in the Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for the homes with the most persistent problems.
Frequently asked questions
How many Medicaid-certified nursing homes are there in Riverside County, California?
There are 53 Medicaid-certified Medicare-certified nursing homes in Riverside County, California, 98% of the 54 nursing homes there.
Are Medicaid-certified nursing homes better staffed?
In Riverside County, California they average 4.48 total nursing hours per resident per day, against 4.48 for all nursing homes in Riverside County, California, a difference of +0 hours. Staff turnover averages 38% against 38.1%.
Which Medicaid-certified nursing home grades best in Riverside County, California?