PALM TERRACE CARE CENTER — Nursing Home in RIVERSIDE, CA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 71 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 67.1 |
| CMS Certification Number | 555365 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 4.39 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.36 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
PALM TERRACE CARE CENTER had 11 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (May 16, 2025).
Inspection Findings — May 16, 2025
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Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (Level D)Corrected — June 12, 2025
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Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (Level E)Corrected — June 12, 2025
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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. (Level D)Corrected — June 12, 2025
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Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (Level D)Corrected — June 12, 2025
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Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. (Level D)Corrected — June 12, 2025
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Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. (Level E)Corrected — June 12, 2025
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Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. (Level D)Corrected — June 12, 2025
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Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. (Level D)Corrected — June 12, 2025
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level E)Corrected — June 12, 2025
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Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. (Level F)Corrected — June 12, 2025
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level F)Corrected — June 12, 2025
Palm Terrace Care Center is a 71-bed nursing home in Riverside, California. It holds a 4-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 4.4 hours per resident day, below the California average of 4.5. Its most recent inspection, in May 2025, cited 11 deficiencies, none of them severe.
The facility’s relatively strong overall rating suggests generally acceptable performance compared with peers. Families should ask what specific steps the facility has taken to resolve the recent citations, especially around adequate nursing coverage and ensuring residents’ rights, assessments, and access to vision/hearing services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is PALM TERRACE CARE CENTER Medicare and Medicaid certified?
PALM TERRACE CARE CENTER is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is PALM TERRACE CARE CENTER's CMS star rating?
PALM TERRACE CARE CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at PALM TERRACE CARE CENTER?
PALM TERRACE CARE CENTER reports 4.39455 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has PALM TERRACE CARE CENTER had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, PALM TERRACE CARE CENTER had 11 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does PALM TERRACE CARE CENTER have?
PALM TERRACE CARE CENTER has 71 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- ARLINGTON GARDENS CARE CENTER — 3/5 — 2.7 mi
- RIVERSIDE POSTACUTE CARE — 2.7 mi
- WINDSOR CYPRESS GARDENS — 1/5 — 2.9 mi
- RIVERWALK POST ACUTE — 2/5 — 3.1 mi
- ALTA VISTA HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTRE — 4/5 — 3.5 mi
- VILLA HEALTH CARE CENTER — 5/5 — 3.5 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.