The Grove Care and Wellness

Nursing Home · Riverside, CA

CMS overall rating 5/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number555613

Contact & location

3401 Lemon Street
Riverside, CA 92501
Riverside County
Phone
(951) 686-8202
ZIP code
92501 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
38
Residents per day
35.6 (94% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Empirecare Health Associates LLC
Chain
The Ensign Group (342 facilities, avg 3.2★)
Medicare certified since
July 30, 1994
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.2
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.3
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 4.1
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
4.53 (state 4.52 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.48 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.50 (state 1.20 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.55 (state 2.65 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
4.02 (state 4.09 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
45.7 (state 36.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
66.7 (state 38.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
January 30, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
9.0 (state 15.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
2
Infection control citations
1
Citations on record (3 years)
24 health · 7 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-04-09 Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-20
2026-04-09 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-20
2025-03-25 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-01
2025-01-30 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-12
2025-01-30 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-12
2025-01-30 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-12
2025-01-30 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-12
2025-01-30 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-12
2025-01-30 Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-12
2025-01-30 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-12
2025-01-17 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-22
2024-11-13 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-02
2024-11-04 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-25
2023-12-06 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-20
2023-12-06 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-20
2023-12-06 Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
F0802 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-20
2023-12-06 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-20
2023-12-06 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-20
2023-12-06 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-20
2023-12-06 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-20
2023-10-26 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-11-06
2023-08-30 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-21
2022-11-04 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-30
2022-11-04 Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-11-30

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Burnam, Soon (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Caretrust GP LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Caretrust Reit INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
CTR Partnership LP (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Ensign Services INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Lemon River Health Holdings LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Little, Gary (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Matar, Mousa (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Burnam, Soon (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Keetch, Chad (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Willits, Adam (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Port, Barry (individual)Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Little, Gary (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Little, Gary (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Matar, Mousa (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of The Grove Care and Wellness?

The Grove Care and Wellness has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in California.

How many beds does The Grove Care and Wellness have?

It has 38 certified beds and cares for about 36 residents per day.

Has The Grove Care and Wellness been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns The Grove Care and Wellness?

It is part of The Ensign Group and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of The Grove Care and Wellness?

(951) 686-8202. The facility is located at 3401 Lemon Street, Riverside, CA 92501.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.