Riverside PostAcute Care
- Reviewed By
Anthony C. Lanzone, Founding Partner
Riverside PostAcute Care has a documented history of serious care issues, resulting in heightened monitoring by state and federal agencies. Key issues families should know include:
- The facility has been designated a Special Focus Facility by state regulators because of repeated and severe care deficiencies.
- gov did not assign the facility an overall rating in December 2025 due to significant concerns about quality.
- Inspectors issued 52 health citations in March 2025, far above state and national averages.
- A recent inspection identified issues including understaffing, improper waste disposal, and inadequate food service.
- The facility has incurred more than $86,000 in federal fines since October 2022.
Riverside PostAcute Care Reviews and Ratings
In December 2025, Medicare.gov withheld an overall rating for Riverside PostAcute Care, noting the facility’s longstanding quality-of-care concerns. The federal site also reported citations involving potential abuse.
Riverside PostAcute Care is a 188-bed short- and long-term residential care facility that participates in both Medicare and Medicaid.
Special Focus Facility Program List
The Special Focus Facility Program list is a federal registry of nursing homes with a history of serious patient care deficiencies or a “yo-yo” compliance record, where facilities repeatedly fall in and out of compliance with quality standards. Riverside PostAcute Care is currently on this list and has been for over a year.
Facilities on the list receive increased oversight from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are inspected more frequently by state agencies. The program’s goal is to improve care by identifying homes that repeatedly fail to meet quality standards and encouraging them to make necessary changes. For families, the list provides a valuable tool for evaluating the safety and quality of a nursing home before selecting care for a loved one.
Riverside PostAcute Care Violations
Since October 2022, Riverside PostAcute Care has faced more than $86,000 in federal fines. One of the most recent penalties, issued in March 2025, totaled $32,292. A 79-page inspection survey from the same date cited the facility for failing to dispose of garbage properly, not serving meals and snacks at appropriate times, understaffing its nursing department, failing to keep essential equipment in safe working order, failing to honor residents’ rights, among other concerns.
In that March 2025 survey, inspectors issued 52 health citations. That number is far higher than the state average of 16.2 and the national average of 9.8.
Warning Signs of Abuse or Neglect and How To Protect a Loved One
Knowing the warning signs of nursing home abuse can help you protect your loved one and ensure their environment is safe. By learning what to watch for, you can spot abuse early and take action before serious injuries occur.
Common warning signs include:
- Emotional abuse: Crying, social withdrawal, anxiety, personality changes, irritability, or reduced confidence
- Physical abuse: Bruises, broken bones, frequent accidents, sleep disturbances, poor hygiene, weight loss, dehydration, mood changes, or Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD
- Sexual abuse: Unexplained sexually transmitted infections, torn or bloody undergarments, difficulty urinating, sadness, anxiety, nightmares, or insomnia
- Verbal abuse: Withdrawal, depression, or heightened anxiety
- Financial abuse: Unexplained withdrawals or charges, new names on accounts, property transfers, or unpaid bills
- Neglect: Poor hygiene, lack of assistance with feeding, bedsores, missed medications, urinary tract infections, or inadequate infection control
If you notice signs that something is wrong or if your loved one has died, report the suspected abuse immediately. Reporting allows authorities to investigate, protect your loved one, and prevent further harm.
How To Report Nursing Home Abuse or Neglect
If you suspect your loved one is receiving inadequate care or notice signs of nursing home abuse, take the following steps immediately:
- Call the California Department of Health at (800) 554-0354 to file a complaint. You can also file a complaint
- Call the Long-Term Care Ombudsman’s CRISIS Line at (800) 231-4024 and ask the ombudsman to investigate.
- Contact an experienced nursing home abuse law firm such as Lanzone Morgan, LLP, to explore your legal options.
Our team of compassionate nursing home abuse attorneys can listen to your story, meet with your loved one, and guide you through the process of filing a nursing home abuse lawsuit. You may be eligible to recover substantial compensation.
Get the Justice and Compensation Your Loved One Deserves
Lanzone Morgan, LLP, is one of the leading elder abuse law firms in the United States. Backed by decades of experience, we have a strong record of holding nursing homes accountable and helping injured residents and their families recover more than $250 million in compensation.
Some notable results we’ve recovered for clients include:
- $2.3 million verdict against Country Villa Wilshire Convalescent Center for abuse and neglect that caused severe and permanent injuries to an 84-year-old woman
- $1.3 million verdict against Pacific Coast Post Acute nursing home for a client who was seriously injured while showering her mother after staff refused to assist.
Our firm represents clients across California, serving communities in Riverside, Los Angeles, San Bernardino, and surrounding areas. Contact us online or call 888-887-9777 today for a free consultation and learn how we can support you and your family.
“People always ask me, How do you know when somebody's being neglected? Listening to your gut is number one. If your gut's telling you there's something wrong, act upon it. Call us. We'll check it out and make sure that your loved one's being taken care of appropriately.”
Disclaimer: The inspection information provided above comes from public sources. Lanzone Morgan, LLP cannot ensure that this page reflects the most current data or complete findings. For the latest information, visit https://projects.propublica.org/ or medicare.gov. Deficiencies listed may have been corrected since the inspection date and the time of publication. This page is a legal advertisement and information resource. It is not endorsed by the named facility or any government agency. Lanzone Morgan, LLP, is not affiliated with the facility discussed.
- Fact-Checked
This content has been legally reviewed and approved by nursing home abuse attorney, Anthony Lanzone. Anthony holds notable memberships with professional organizations including the American Association for Justice and Consumer Attorneys of California.
VIEW SOURCES
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. (2025, September). Special Focus Facility (SFF) program: Candidate list [PDF]. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. https://www.cms.gov/files/document/sff-posting-candidate-list-september-2025.pdf
- gov. (n.d.). Riverside PostAcute Care nursing home, Riverside, CA [Profile]. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555330/view-all?state=CA
- Talbot, R., Groeger, L. V., & Ornstein, C. (2025). Riverside PostAcute Care (H‑555330). In Nursing Home Inspect ProPublica. https://projects.propublica.org/nursing-homes/h-555330
- S. News & World Report. (n.d.). Riverside PostAcute Care nursing home, Riverside, CA [Profile]. U.S. News & World Report. https://health.usnews.com/best-nursing-homes/area/ca/riverside-post-acute-care-555330
- Fact-Checked
This content has been legally reviewed and approved by nursing home abuse attorney, Anthony Lanzone. Anthony holds notable memberships with professional organizations including the American Association for Justice and Consumer Attorneys of California.
VIEW SOURCES
- Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. (2025, September). Special Focus Facility (SFF) program: Candidate list [PDF]. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. https://www.cms.gov/files/document/sff-posting-candidate-list-september-2025.pdf
- gov. (n.d.). Riverside PostAcute Care nursing home, Riverside, CA [Profile]. U.S. Department of Health & Human Services. https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555330/view-all?state=CA
- Talbot, R., Groeger, L. V., & Ornstein, C. (2025). Riverside PostAcute Care (H‑555330). In Nursing Home Inspect ProPublica. https://projects.propublica.org/nursing-homes/h-555330
- S. News & World Report. (n.d.). Riverside PostAcute Care nursing home, Riverside, CA [Profile]. U.S. News & World Report. https://health.usnews.com/best-nursing-homes/area/ca/riverside-post-acute-care-555330