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River Valley Healthcare & Wellness Centre, LP

Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility

2490 Court Street
Redding, CA 96001

Report Date
Nov 1, 2026
Data Through
Oct 1, 2026
Report ID
VR-CA-056258-2611
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Provider Category
Nursing home
Location
Redding, CA
Record Period
2021–2026
Source Documents
19
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01

The Essentials

Summary

Across 18 inspections from December 2021 to July 2026, state surveyors documented 44 findings at River Valley Healthcare & Wellness Centre, LP; 44 have a recorded correction; CMS lists no enforcement action in the window.

Inspections
18
2021–2026, complaint and standard
Findings
44
Deficiencies cited by state inspectors
Corrected
44
Of 44 findings, with a recorded correction date
Penalties
0
No fines or payment denials in the window

Findings by Year

  • Findings
  • Of which, actual harm (level G or above)
2021: 15 findings across 1 inspection; of which, actual harm (level G or above): 21520211 inspection2022: 0 findings across 0 inspections020220 inspections2023: 0 findings across 0 inspections020230 inspections2024: 19 findings across 11 inspections19202411 inspections2025: 4 findings across 3 inspections420253 inspections2026: 6 findings across 3 inspections62026*3 inspections2021: 15 findings across 1 inspection; of which, actual harm (level G or above): 21520211 insp.2022: 0 findings across 0 inspections020220 insp.2023: 0 findings across 0 inspections020230 insp.2024: 19 findings across 11 inspections19202411 insp.2025: 4 findings across 3 inspections420253 insp.2026: 6 findings across 3 inspections62026*3 insp.

* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.

Findings by year
YearInspectionsFindingsOf which, actual harm (level G or above)
20211152
2022000
2023000
202411190
2025340
2026360

What the Record Shows

  • 44 of 44 findings have a recorded correction date.
  • CMS lists no fines or payment denials in this window.
  • 15 visits in this window included a complaint investigation. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
  • The latest standard inspection, May 21, 2026, recorded 4 findings (most serious: Level F).
02

Chronology

Inspection History

Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.

  1. 2026

    Complaint investigation

    1 finding

    • F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 31, 2026

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  2. 2026

    Standard health inspection

    4 findings

    • F851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 28, 2026
    • F577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 2, 2026
    • F584Honor 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 DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 2, 2026
    • F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 2, 2026

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  3. 2026

    Complaint investigation

    1 finding

    • F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 20, 2026

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  4. 2025

    Complaint investigation

    1 finding

    • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 28, 2025

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  5. 2025

    Complaint investigation

    1 finding

    • F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Apr 24, 2025

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  6. 2025

    Complaint investigation

    2 findings

    • F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 2, 2025
    • F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 2, 2025

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  7. 2024

    Standard health inspection

    7 findings

    • F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 5, 2024
    • F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 5, 2024
    • F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesLevel DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 5, 2024
    • F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 5, 2024
    • F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 5, 2024
    • F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 5, 2024
    • F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 5, 2024

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  8. 2024

    Complaint investigation

    1 finding

    • F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 1, 2024

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  9. 2024

    Complaint investigation

    1 finding

    • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 4, 2024

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  10. 2024

    Complaint investigation

    1 finding

    • F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 1, 2024

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  11. 2024

    Complaint investigation

    1 finding

    • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 1, 2024

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  12. 2024

    Complaint investigation

    1 finding

    • F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 18, 2024

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  13. 2024

    Complaint investigation

    1 finding

    • F576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 18, 2024

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  14. 2024

    Complaint investigation

    1 finding

    • F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 19, 2024

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  15. 2024

    Complaint investigation

    3 findings

    • F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 7, 2024
    • F557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 15, 2024
    • F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 15, 2024

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  16. 2024

    Complaint investigation

    1 finding

    • F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 1, 2024

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  17. 2024

    Complaint investigation

    1 finding

    • F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 8, 2024

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  18. 2021

    Standard health inspection

    15 findings

    • F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Level GActual harmCorrected Mar 1, 2022
    • F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Level GActual harmCorrected Mar 1, 2022
    • F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 1, 2022
    • F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 1, 2022
    • F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 1, 2022
    • F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 1, 2022
    • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 1, 2022
    • F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 1, 2022
    • F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 1, 2022
    • F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedLevel DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 1, 2022
    • F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 1, 2022
    • F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 1, 2022
    • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 1, 2022
    • F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 1, 2022
    • F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 1, 2022

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.

03

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

  1. 1

    Pharmacy Services, Cited in Three Inspections

    Inspectors cited F755 in December 2021, November 2024 and May 2026. This citation covers pharmacy services and the licensed pharmacist who oversees them. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    212424242424242424242424252525262626F755 across all 18 inspections, oldest to newest
  2. 2

    Dignity and Resident Rights, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F550 in February 2024 and July 2026. This citation covers residents’ right to dignity, to make their own choices and to communicate. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    212424242424242424242424252525262626F550 across all 18 inspections, oldest to newest
  3. 3

    Telling Families About Changes, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F580 in November 2024 and February 2025. This citation covers whether the resident, their doctor and a family member are told promptly about an injury, a decline or another significant change. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    212424242424242424242424252525262626F580 across all 18 inspections, oldest to newest
  4. 4

    Reporting Suspected Abuse, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F609 in September 2024 and September 2024. This citation covers whether suspected abuse, neglect or theft is reported to the authorities on time, with the results of the home’s investigation. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    212424242424242424242424252525262626F609 across all 18 inspections, oldest to newest
  5. 5

    Care Plans, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F656 in December 2021 and November 2024. This citation covers whether each resident has a written care plan that meets their needs, with goals that can be measured. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    212424242424242424242424252525262626F656 across all 18 inspections, oldest to newest
  6. 6

    Accident Hazards and Supervision, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F689 in December 2021 and September 2024. This citation covers whether residents are protected from accident hazards and supervised closely enough to prevent accidents, including falls. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    212424242424242424242424252525262626F689 across all 18 inspections, oldest to newest
  7. 7

    Continence and Catheter Care, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F690 in April 2025 and February 2026. This citation covers continence care, catheter care and preventing urinary tract infections. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    212424242424242424242424252525262626F690 across all 18 inspections, oldest to newest
  8. 8

    Respiratory Care, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F695 in November 2024 and February 2025. This citation covers oxygen, breathing treatments and other respiratory care. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    212424242424242424242424252525262626F695 across all 18 inspections, oldest to newest
  9. 9

    Infection Control, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F880 in September 2024 and May 2025. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    212424242424242424242424252525262626F880 across all 18 inspections, oldest to newest
04

For Your Next Visit

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

  1. 01

    How often does the consultant pharmacist review each resident’s medications?

    Pharmacy Services: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level D.

  2. 02

    How do staff learn each resident’s preferences, and how is a complaint about dignity handled?

    Dignity and Resident Rights: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

  3. 03

    How quickly will we hear about a fall, an injury or a change in condition, and from whom?

    Telling Families About Changes: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

  4. 04

    How are staff trained to report suspected abuse or neglect, and who reports it to the state?

    Reporting Suspected Abuse: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

  5. 05

    How is a care plan written and reviewed here, and how do families take part in it?

    Care Plans: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

  6. 06

    What changed in fall prevention and supervision after the last citation, and how do you check that it is still working?

    Accident Hazards and Supervision: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

  7. 07

    How is continence care scheduled, and how do you prevent urinary infections?

    Continence and Catheter Care: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.

  8. 08

    Who manages oxygen and breathing treatments on each shift, and how is the equipment checked?

    Respiratory Care: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

  9. 09

    Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?

    Infection Control: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.

  10. 10

    How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?

    Insufficient nursing staff was cited in December 2021.

  11. 11

    Has the home been fined or had payments denied before this record begins?

    CMS lists no fines or payment denials in this window. The record starts December 9, 2021; anything earlier is not in it.

05

The Evidence

Sources and Coverage

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the California state survey agency.

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    California state survey agency

    Inspection Dec 9, 2021 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    California state survey agency

    Inspection Feb 2, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    California state survey agency

    Inspection Jul 30, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    California state survey agency

    Inspection Aug 2, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    California state survey agency

    Inspection Aug 9, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    California state survey agency

    Inspection Sep 10, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    California state survey agency

    Inspection Sep 13, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    California state survey agency

    Inspection Sep 16, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    California state survey agency

    Inspection Sep 19, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    California state survey agency

    Inspection Sep 23, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    California state survey agency

    Inspection Oct 23, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    California state survey agency

    Inspection Nov 7, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    California state survey agency

    Inspection Feb 14, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    California state survey agency

    Inspection Apr 10, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    California state survey agency

    Inspection May 14, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    California state survey agency

    Inspection Feb 11, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    California state survey agency

    Inspection May 21, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    California state survey agency

    Inspection Jul 21, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 056258

    Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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Coverage

Record windowDecember 9, 2021 – October 1, 2026

  • CMS publishes about three inspection cycles; inspections before December 2021 are not in this release.
  • CMS refreshes these files monthly, after statements of deficiencies are processed, so an inspection from the last two months may not appear yet.

What This Report Cannot Tell You

Complaints not investigated onsite
Allegations screened out by the state before an onsite visit are not published.
Complaint allegations
CMS publishes the deficiencies a complaint survey cited, not the allegation itself.
Facility-reported incidents
Self-reported incidents appear only if they led to an inspection.
Follow-up visits
CMS's files list standard, complaint and infection control surveys, not revisits; a correction date is the one CMS records.
Fire safety inspections
Published by CMS separately and not included in this record yet.
Staffing levels and ownership history
Published by CMS separately and not included in this record.

Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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