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The Grove Care and Wellness

3401 Lemon Street, Riverside, CA 92501

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The Grove Care and Wellness 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.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(951) 686-8202
Last standard health inspection
July 9, 2026 (4 months ago)
Certified beds
38
Residents per day, on average
35
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Empirecare Health Associates LLC
Chain
The Ensign Group
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the California average (24 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.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  2. CMS update of October 8, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  3. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  4. 3 citations

    Health inspection on July 9, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2026.

    • Citation F0756. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0756 2 times since 2025.

    • Citation F0804. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2026.

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  5. 4 citations

    Fire safety inspection on July 9, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • 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 July 17, 2026.

    • Citation K0916. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 27, 2026.

    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than 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 July 22, 2026.

    • Citation K0225. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 22, 2026.

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  6. 2 citations

    Health inspection on April 9, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0585. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 20, 2026.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 20, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 3 times since 2023.

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  7. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  8. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  9. 1 citation

    Health inspection on March 25, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • 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 April 1, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2025.

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  10. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  11. 7 citations

    Health inspection on January 30, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      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 12, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2023.

    • 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 12, 2025.

    • 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 12, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0684 4 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 12, 2025.

    • Citation F0756. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 12, 2025.

    • Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 12, 2025.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 12, 2025.

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  12. 1 citation

    Health inspection on January 17, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • 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 January 22, 2025.

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  13. 1 citation

    Health inspection on November 13, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 2, 2024.

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  14. 1 citation

    Health inspection on November 4, 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 November 25, 2024.

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  15. 7 citations

    Health inspection on December 6, 2023

    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 20, 2023.

    • Citation F0925. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2023.

    • 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 20, 2023.

    • 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 20, 2023.

    • 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 December 20, 2023.

    • Citation F0698. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2023.

    • 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 December 20, 2023.

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  16. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on December 6, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • 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 December 13, 2023.

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  17. 1 citation

    Health inspection on October 26, 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 6, 2023.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was The Grove Care and Wellness last inspected?

CMS lists July 9, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does The Grove Care and Wellness have?

CMS lists 24 health citations since October 26, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has The Grove Care and Wellness been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of The Grove Care and Wellness?

Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.

Is The Grove Care and Wellness a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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