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Alvarado Care Center
1154 S.Alvarado St, Los Angeles, CA 90006
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Alvarado Care Center is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Los Angeles, California, certified for 72 beds and caring for about 69 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 4 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 63 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (25, 19, 19 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 87.5 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $91K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 24.2%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Los Angeles Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 63 | 61 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 87.5 | 69.1 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 24.2% | 34.4% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $90,600 | $12,831 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (369 in the county, 1165 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: California average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 23 Jan 2026, 15 Dec 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×45 E ×17
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Apr 2026 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 May 2026 |
| 20 Apr 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 May 2026 |
| 20 Apr 2026 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 May 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | E | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | E | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 9 Dec 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Dec 2025 |
| 9 Dec 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Dec 2025 |
| 5 Sep 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2025 |
| 5 Sep 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2025 |
| 5 Sep 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2025 |
| 5 Sep 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Sep 2025 |
| 22 Aug 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | J | Complaint investigation (under dispute review) | 16 Sep 2025 |
| 10 Jul 2025 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Jul 2025 |
| 27 Jun 2025 | F0551 | Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Jul 2025 |
| 27 Jun 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Jul 2025 |
| 27 Jun 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Jul 2025 |
| 15 Dec 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 15 Dec 2024 | F0758 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 15 Dec 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 15 Dec 2024 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | E | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 15 Dec 2024 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 15 Dec 2024 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 15 Dec 2024 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 15 Dec 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 15 Dec 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 15 Dec 2024 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 15 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jan 2025 |
| 15 Nov 2024 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Nov 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Oct 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Oct 2024 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Oct 2024 |
| 10 Jul 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Aug 2024 |
| 10 Jul 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Sep 2024 |
| 10 Jul 2024 | F0758 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Sep 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0551 | Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Jul 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0584 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Jul 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Jul 2024 |
| 26 Jun 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Jul 2024 |
| 26 Mar 2024 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Apr 2024 |
| 26 Jan 2024 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | E | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2024 |
| 26 Jan 2024 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2024 |
| 26 Jan 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2024 |
| 26 Jan 2024 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2024 |
| 26 Jan 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2024 |
| 26 Jan 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2024 |
| 26 Jan 2024 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2024 |
| 26 Jan 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2024 |
| 26 Jan 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2024 |
| 26 Jan 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2024 |
| 26 Jan 2024 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Aug 2025 | Payment denial | — | 2 days |
| 22 Aug 2025 | Fine | $49,200 | |
| 26 Jun 2024 | Fine | $41,400 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 24.2%, RNs 25.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | California median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 9.2% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.0% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 10.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 5.6% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.5% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 40.0% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Alvarado Terrace Care Center, Llc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Compliance Institute LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/03/2023 |
| 1154 S. Alvarado, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/06/2019 |
| Mayer Pp Associates, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/06/2019 |
| Pacificare Health Management LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/08/2021 |
| The Compliance Institute LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/03/2023 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Los Angeles County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcott Rehabilitation Hospital | Los Angeles | 121 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 42 | 34.7 | $9K | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Alden Terrace Convalescent Hospital | Los Angeles | 210 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 16.7 | — | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Angels Nursing Health Center | Los Angeles | 49 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 75.5 | $72K | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Ararat Post Acute | Glendale | 28 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 30 | 107.1 | $42K | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Atherton Baptist Home | Alhambra | 113 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 28 | 24.8 | — | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Atlantic Memorial Healthcare Center | Long Beach | 104 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 25 | 24.0 | — | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Beachside Post Acute | Torrance | 110 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 28.2 | — | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Beacon Healthcare Center | West Covina | 54 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 59.3 | — | 14 May 2026 |
All 369 facilities in Los Angeles County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Alvarado Care Center been cited for?
63 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Alvarado Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $91K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Alvarado Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Alvarado Care Center?
Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include The Compliance Institute LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Alvarado Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 20 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 23 Jan 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.