ElderGrade
C

55.6/100

Average

River Bend Nursing Center

2215 Oakmont Way, West Sacramento, CA 95691

CMS 3/5 stars #6 of 6 in Yolo County (916) 371-1890
Certified beds
99
Occupancy
91%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 2 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $21,879 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

19.6/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -6.4 for 35 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

13/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.15 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 1.02 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing holds steady

Staff stability

12/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 43% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

5/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 2 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

6/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $21,879 in federal fines across 1 action(s)
  • -2 for 1 denial(s) of Medicare payment for new admissions

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.90 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 1.02 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 4.66 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 43.40%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 47 citations

Last standard health inspection: August 15, 2025 (1 year ago).

D Mar 30, 2026 F0658 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Feb 25, 2026 F0558 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 21, 2025 F0684 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 21, 2025 F0760 From a complaint

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Aug 15, 2025 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Aug 15, 2025 F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Aug 15, 2025 F0676

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Aug 15, 2025 F0677

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of BVHC, LLC, which operates 12 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
BRAZIER, SUZANNE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
CALABAZARON, REDENTOR Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
CHINTHAKINDI, RAVI Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MAYS, DARLENE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
THAPA, NISCHAL Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
VAN WAGENEN, SEAN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BRAZIER, SUZANNE Individual ADP OF THE SNF
CALABAZARON, REDENTOR Individual ADP OF THE SNF
CHINTHAKINDI, RAVI Individual ADP OF THE SNF
MAYS, DARLENE Individual ADP OF THE SNF
THAPA, NISCHAL Individual ADP OF THE SNF
VAN WAGENEN, SEAN Individual ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about River Bend Nursing Center

What is the ElderGrade for River Bend Nursing Center? +

River Bend Nursing Center holds an ElderGrade of C (55.6 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at River Bend Nursing Center? +

Residents receive an average of 4.90 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has River Bend Nursing Center been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 2 of the 47 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does River Bend Nursing Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, River Bend Nursing Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.