Palm Terrace Convalescent Center
Nursing Home Facility
11162 Palm Terrace Lane, Riverside, CA 92505
Palm Terrace Convalescent Center is a senior care community located in Riverside, CA. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Riverside area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (951) 687-7330.
Operated by The Ensign Group, which runs 419 communities in our directory.
With 71 beds, Palm Terrace Convalescent Center is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Riverside average about 21 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 96% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.
Medicare rates this community 4 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Its most recent standard health inspection was in May 2025 and recorded 12 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.4 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.4 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 44%.
The community is located in Riverside County, CA.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 24 problems at Palm Terrace Convalescent Center. None of them caused harm to a resident. 1 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread
Environmental
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Rights
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Nursing and Physician Services
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Palm Terrace Convalescent Center offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 71
- Occupancy 96%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.4
- Annual staff turnover 44%
- Last health inspection May 2025
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