Arlington Gardens Care Center
3688 Nye Avenue · Riverside, CA · 92505 · 9513512800
99 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Pacs Group
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.13 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.41 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.78 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 45% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,281 |
Inspection citations (61 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
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.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J October 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected November 13, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected November 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected September 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected July 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 12, 2024 · found via complaint
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected July 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected July 30, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 20, 2025 | Fine | $8,281 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 056485 · certified since August 14, 1975. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.