RIVIERA HEALTHCARE CENTER — Nursing Home in PICO RIVERA, CA
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 154 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 139.1 |
| CMS Certification Number | 055045 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 4.06 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.44 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
RIVIERA HEALTHCARE CENTER had 22 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (March 12, 2026).
Inspection Findings — March 12, 2026
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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 — April 3, 2026
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Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. (Level D)Corrected — April 3, 2026
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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 — April 3, 2026
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Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. (Level D)Corrected — April 3, 2026
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Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. (Level D)Corrected — April 3, 2026
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Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. (Level E)Corrected — April 3, 2026
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Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. (Level D)Corrected — April 3, 2026
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Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (Level D)Corrected — April 3, 2026
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Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. (Level D)Corrected — April 3, 2026
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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 D)Corrected — April 3, 2026
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Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (Level D)Corrected — April 3, 2026
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Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (Level D)Corrected — April 3, 2026
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Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. (Level D)Corrected — April 3, 2026
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Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. (Level F)Corrected — April 3, 2026
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Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents. (Level B)Corrected — April 3, 2026
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Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. (Level B)Corrected — April 3, 2026
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Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (Level D)Corrected — April 3, 2026
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Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (Level D)Corrected — April 3, 2026
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Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (Level D)Corrected — April 3, 2026
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (Level D)Corrected — April 3, 2026
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Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (Level D)Corrected — April 3, 2026
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level D)Corrected — April 3, 2026
Riviera Healthcare Center is a 154-bed nursing home in Pico Rivera, California. It holds a 3-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident day, below the California average of 4.5. Its most recent inspection, in March 2026, cited 22 deficiencies, none of them severe.
A positive note is that the most recent inspection’s citations did not include severe deficiencies. It would be reasonable to ask how the facility is addressing the multiple citations related to residents’ rights, timely comprehensive care plans and behavioral/mental-health screening so daily living abilities and preferences are protected.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is RIVIERA HEALTHCARE CENTER Medicare and Medicaid certified?
RIVIERA HEALTHCARE CENTER is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is RIVIERA HEALTHCARE CENTER's CMS star rating?
RIVIERA HEALTHCARE CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at RIVIERA HEALTHCARE CENTER?
RIVIERA HEALTHCARE CENTER reports 4.06103 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has RIVIERA HEALTHCARE CENTER had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, RIVIERA HEALTHCARE CENTER had 22 total deficiencies, including 0 classified as severe.
How many beds does RIVIERA HEALTHCARE CENTER have?
RIVIERA HEALTHCARE CENTER has 154 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- BROOKFIELD HEALTHCARE CENTER — 4/5 — 0.8 mi
- COLONIAL GARDENS NURSING HOME — 1/5 — 1.2 mi
- VILLA DEL RIO GARDENS — 2/5 — 1.3 mi
- EL RANCHO VISTA HEALTH CARE CENTER — 5/5 — 2.2 mi
- DOWNEY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER — 2/5 — 2.3 mi
- VILLA DEL RIO — 1/5 — 2.4 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 21, 2026.