Riverside Behavioral Healthcare Center
4580 Palm Avenue, Riverside, CA 92501
Riverside Behavioral Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Riverside, California. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (951) 684-7701
- Last standard health inspection
- November 6, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day, on average
- 117.9
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Legal Business Name Not Available
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the California average (23 vs 50).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
3 citations
Health inspection on November 6, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 26, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 3 times since 2022.
Citation F0808. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 26, 2025.
Citation F0697. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 1, 2025.
11 citations
Fire safety inspection on November 6, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 26, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0345 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0355. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 17, 2025.
Citation K0161. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Use approved construction type or materials.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 18, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0161 3 times since 2022.
Citation K0223. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 28, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0223 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 14, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 3 times since 2022.
Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 14, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0363 3 times since 2022.
Citation K0511. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 15, 2025.
Citation K0923. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 14, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0923 2 times since 2022.
Citation K0346. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 25, 2025.
Citation K0354. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 25, 2025.
Citation K0918. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 24, 2025.
1 citation
Health inspection on August 19, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 2, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0684 5 times since 2022.
1 citation
Health inspection on April 3, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 11, 2025.
4 citations
Health inspection on November 7, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 2, 2024.
Citation F0802. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 2, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 2, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2022.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 2, 2024.
11 citations
Fire safety inspection on November 7, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation E0031. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 2, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for E0031 2 times since 2022.
Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 2, 2024.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 2, 2024.
Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 2, 2024.
Citation K0161. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Use approved construction type or materials.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 2, 2024.
Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 2, 2024.
Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 2, 2024.
Citation K0223. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 2, 2024.
Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 2, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0324 2 times since 2022.
Citation K0911. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 2, 2024.
Citation E0039. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 2, 2024.
1 citation
Health inspection on October 29, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 21, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
1 citation
Health inspection on July 11, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 2, 2024.
1 citation
Health inspection on June 20, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 3, 2024.
1 citation
Health inspection on November 7, 2023
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 26, 2023.
10 citations
Health inspection on January 7, 2022
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2022.
Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2022.
Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2022.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2022.
Citation F0676. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2022.
Citation F0679. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2022.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2022.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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, compartments for controlled drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2022.
Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2022.
Citation F0908. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2022.
14 citations
Fire safety inspection on January 7, 2022
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0161. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Use approved construction type or materials.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2022.
Citation E0006. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2022.
Citation E0009. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2022.
Citation E0015. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2022.
Citation E0026. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2022.
Citation E0030. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2022.
Citation E0031. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2022.
Citation E0041. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2022.
Citation K0222. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2022.
Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2022.
Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2022.
Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2022.
Citation K0741. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2022.
Citation K0923. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2022.
Questions
When was Riverside Behavioral Healthcare Center last inspected?
CMS lists November 6, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Riverside Behavioral Healthcare Center have?
CMS lists 23 health citations since January 7, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Riverside Behavioral Healthcare Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Riverside Behavioral Healthcare Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Riverside Behavioral Healthcare Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.