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River View Post Acute

Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.

1611 Scenic Drive, Modesto, CA 9535599 bedsLicensed & Active
3/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.6/5

based on 32 Google reviews

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4
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What this means for your family

This facility offers an exceptional activities program that can greatly improve a resident's quality of life. However, families must remain extremely vigilant regarding medical oversight and communication, as there are documented instances of serious medical neglect and failure to notify families during emergencies.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

32 reviews on Google
Families should be aware of a significant divide in experiences at Riverview Post Acute. While many reviewers highly praise the vibrant activities department and the kindness of the rehabilitation and nursing staff, there are serious, recurring allegations regarding medical negligence, poor communication during emergencies, and issues with facility maintenance and sanitation.

Quality Themes

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Food5.0Staff6.0Clean5.0Activities10.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms3.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Engaging and creative activities department
  • Kind and attentive rehabilitation staff
  • Clean and well-maintained environment (noted by several)
  • Compassionate nursing staff in specific cases

Concerns

  • Medical negligence and patient falls (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Poor communication with families during critical events (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Staffing shortages and overwhelmed employees (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Issues with facility maintenance and renovations affecting services (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2343.02023(2)4.62024(12)3.12025(16)2.82026(4)

Distribution · 34 analyzed

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20
4
2
3
1
2
0
1
11

How They Respond to Reviews

16%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about your activities department; could you tell us more about the types of creative programs available to keep residents engaged?
  • 2Since we want to stay closely involved in care, what is your preferred method for keeping families updated during medical changes or critical events?
  • 3With the rehabilitation staff being a noted strength here, how do you coordinate with the nursing team to ensure a smooth transition from therapy back to daily care?
  • 4What specific protocols do you have in place to prevent patient falls and ensure resident safety during the night shifts?
  • 5How does the facility manage staffing levels during busy periods to ensure that the nursing team can provide attentive care to every resident?
  • 6We noticed the facility is very well-maintained; are there any upcoming renovations or maintenance projects that might impact the daily services for residents?

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Key Review Excerpts

The activities department goes beyond and above when it comes to their residents this facility is very clean I must say one of the best facilities in my opinion

Rehab patient's family · 2025★★★★★

My grandma has been in the nursing home for 3 years now. I have the honor to go and even visit her. She truly is happy and enjoys her activities.

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★

There was no communication with the family or caregiver during their transport to Doctors Hospital’s emergency room—we were only informed after they had already died.

Deceased resident's friend · 2025☆☆☆☆
Source: 32 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.46hrs
61%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.43hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
54%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
54%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

7

measures

Worse Than Avg

7

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility40.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
40.3%
US
19.5%
CA
13.7%
Stanislaus
25.4%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility83.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
83.0%
US
93.4%
CA
98.6%
Stanislaus
99.5%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.5%
Better than Avg
Here
4.5%
US
15.3%
CA
10.5%
Stanislaus
16.4%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.9%
Better than Avg
Here
7.9%
US
19.4%
CA
10.7%
Stanislaus
16.6%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.7%
Better than Avg
Here
3.7%
US
14.4%
CA
10.4%
Stanislaus
12.3%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.3%
Better than Avg
Here
2.3%
US
12.1%
CA
7.0%
Stanislaus
4.7%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility77.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
77.1%
US
81.8%
CA
94.2%
Stanislaus
98.5%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility81.4%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
81.4%
US
79.7%
CA
93.2%
Stanislaus
93.3%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
4.6%
US
1.6%
CA
1.5%
Stanislaus
0.7%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

26deficiencies
1penalties
Well above state avg (15.4)
31 complaint-triggered

Multiple families have filed complaints triggering recent investigations, with several serious issues remaining uncorrected as of December 2025, including inadequate behavioral health care and improper medication use. The facility shows persistent problems across care planning, safety hazards, and medication management, with many deficiencies recurring repeatedly over multiple surveys despite corrections being claimed, suggesting ongoing systemic challenges in maintaining consistent standards.

Feb 17, 2026Complaint
2
0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Dec 19, 2025Routine
23
0814Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0755Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0584Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0644Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0685Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

0693Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

0697Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

0759Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0760Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

0791Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

0161Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Construction Deficiencies

Use approved construction type or materials.

0355Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0363Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0711Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

0919Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0929Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.

0030Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

Dec 4, 2025Complaint
2
0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0740Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Dec 3, 2025Complaint
3
0605Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

0645Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

0740Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Sep 3, 2025Complaint
2
0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Jul 30, 2025Complaint
2
0552Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Federal Penalties

Payment Denial

Jul 30, 2024

11-day denial

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

River View Post Acute

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Kalesta Healthcare Group

Chain Size

15 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.3/5 · Rank 9 of 13

Ownership & Management

Owners

Kalesta Healthcare Group, LLC

Owner · Organization

100%

Clawson, Scott

Owner (parent company)

45%

Williams, Ryan

Owner (parent company)

45%

Key personnel

Rasmussen, AmmonW-2 Managing EmployeeClawson, ScottOfficer / DirectorWilliams, RyanOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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