Nursing Home in Carmichael, CA · CMS Data August 2026

River Pointe Post-Acute

How Does River Pointe Post-Acute Rate?

River Pointe Post-Acute is a 112-bed for-profit nursing home in Carmichael, CA. CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 2 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 4 for quality measures. Its last standard health inspection, on March 12, 2026, cited 21 health deficiencies.

CMS overall rating
1 of 5
Deficiencies at last inspection
21
Certified beds
112

6041 Fair Oaks Boulevard
Carmichael, CA 95608

1 of 5 CMS overall · Much below average

From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.

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CMS Star Ratings

CMS star ratings for River Pointe Post-Acute
RatingStarsCMS label
Overall rating1 of 5Much below average
Health inspections2 of 5Below average
Staffing1 of 5Much below average
Quality measures4 of 5Above average
Quality for long-stay residents5 of 5Much above average
Quality for short-stay residents4 of 5Above average

CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.

Staffing and Turnover

Staffing at River Pointe Post-Acute and the national median
MeasureThis homeNational median
Nursing staff turnover (past year)44%45%
Registered nurse turnover (past year)14%42%

Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.

Inspections and Penalties

Inspections and penalties for River Pointe Post-Acute
Last standard health inspectionMarch 12, 2026
Health deficiencies cited at that inspection21
Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle)12
Fines in the past 3 years1 totaling $9,870
Payment denials in the past 3 years0

The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.

Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents

The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at River Pointe Post-Acute who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):

Long-stay quality measures for River Pointe Post-Acute
Residents whoThis homeNational medianCompared
Received an antipsychotic medication17%13%Higher than the national median
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication12%18%Lower than the national median
Had a fall with major injury1.4%2.8%Lower than the national median
Have pressure ulcers5.4%4.2%Higher than the national median
Lost too much weight7.8%4.7%Higher than the national median
Were physically restrained0.0%0.0%At the national median
Have depressive symptoms3.4%3.6%Lower than the national median
Needed more help with daily activities over time3.7%13%Lower than the national median

Lower is better for each measure. Antipsychotic use matters most for residents with dementia: what families should know.

About the Home

Facts about River Pointe Post-Acute
Certified beds112
Average residents per day106
OwnershipFor profit - Partnership
Legal business nameDANUBE RIVER HOLDINGS LLC
Chain or affiliated groupLINKS HEALTHCARE GROUP (32 homes)
Certified forMedicare and Medicaid
First certifiedMay 1980
CouncilsResident council

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Other Nursing Homes Near River Pointe Post-Acute

Measured by straight-line distance. See every home on the Carmichael nursing homes page.

Sources

  1. CMS Care Compare: River Pointe Post-Acute
  2. CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing Home Provider Information (processed August 1, 2026)
  3. CMS Provider Data Catalog: MDS Quality Measures

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