Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 15115 S Vermont Ave, Gardena, CA 90247
- CCN
- 555306
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 98
- Residents per day
- 94
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 23 Jan 2026. The latest survey cycle has 16 health citations. The median for nursing homes in California is 14. CMS lists 1 fine of $17,088 for this home in its penalties file.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
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Changes in the CMS recordFeed of changes in California (RSS)
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Los Angeles County median | California median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 3 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 369 homes in the county, 1,165 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | California median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 23 Jan 2026 | 16 | 14 |
| Cycle 2 | 13 Jan 2025 | 22 | 14 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 25 | 15 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | F0 | ||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 16 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Mar 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | 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 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | 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. | D | 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. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 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 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0711 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | D | 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. | D | 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 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 13 Feb 2026 |
| 29 Aug 2025 | F0628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Sep 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 22 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Aug 2025 |
| 15 Jul 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Aug 2025 |
| 16 May 2025 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 7 Feb 2025 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | E | Complaint investigation | 23 Feb 2025 |
| 7 Feb 2025 | F0712 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Feb 2025 |
| 13 Jan 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2025 |
| 13 Jan 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2025 |
| 13 Jan 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2025 |
| 13 Jan 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2025 |
| 13 Jan 2025 | F0711 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2025 |
| 13 Jan 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2025 |
| 13 Jan 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2025 |
| 13 Jan 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2025 |
| 13 Jan 2025 | 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 | 2 Feb 2025 |
| 13 Jan 2025 | F0790 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2025 |
| 13 Jan 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 2 Feb 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | 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 | 3 Jan 2025 |
| 16 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jan 2025 |
| 16 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 11 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 | 11 Oct 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 25 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Jul 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 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 | 3 Aug 2024 |
| 10 Jul 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Aug 2024 |
| 10 Jul 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Aug 2024 |
| 10 Jul 2024 | F0773 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Aug 2024 |
| 14 May 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jun 2024 |
| 14 May 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jun 2024 |
| 10 May 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jun 2024 |
| 10 May 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Jun 2024 |
| 10 May 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 3 Jun 2024 |
| 30 Jan 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2024 |
| 30 Jan 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0624 | Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Feb 2024 |
| 12 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 | Complaint investigation | 8 Feb 2024 |
| 29 Dec 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jan 2024 |
| 29 Dec 2023 | 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 | 27 Jan 2024 |
| 29 Dec 2023 | F0646 | Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jan 2024 |
| 29 Dec 2023 | 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 | 27 Jan 2024 |
| 29 Dec 2023 | 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 | Standard survey | 27 Jan 2024 |
| 29 Dec 2023 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jan 2024 |
| 29 Dec 2023 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jan 2024 |
| 29 Dec 2023 | 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 | 27 Jan 2024 |
| 29 Dec 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jan 2024 |
| 29 Dec 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jan 2024 |
| 9 Nov 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Dec 2023 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Sep 2024 | Fine | $17,088 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | California median | California average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 4.14 | 4.20 | 4.52 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.32 | 0.50 | 0.67 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.29 | 1.20 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.53 | 2.65 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.71 | 3.80 | 4.09 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 28.8%
- Nurse staff turnover, California median
- 36.4%
- RN turnover in a year
- 28.6%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 1
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | California median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 9.4% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.7% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 7.7% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.8% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 9.9% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- Agva LLC
- Chain
- Aspen Skilled Healthcare (35 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agva LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 9 Jan 2015 |
| Aspen Skilled Healthcare Inc | Indirect ownership interest | 19 May 2016 | |
| Jacaranda Healthcare Group LLC | Indirect ownership interest | 1 Jan 2023 | |
| Aspen Skilled Healthcare Inc | 5% or greater mortgage interest | 9 Feb 2022 | |
| White Oak Healthcare Finance LLC | 5% or greater mortgage interest | 9 Feb 2022 | |
| Agva LLC | Operational/managerial control | 19 May 2016 | |
| Agva LLC | Adp of the snf | 19 May 2016 | |
| Aspen Skilled Healthcare Inc | Adp of the snf | 9 Feb 2022 | |
| Cgva, LLC | Adp of the snf | 9 Feb 2022 | |
| Jacaranda Healthcare Group LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Jan 2023 | |
| White Oak Healthcare Finance LLC | Adp of the snf | 19 May 2016 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Los Angeles County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gardena Convalescent Center | Gardena | 3 of 5 | 11 | $0 | 13 Mar 2026 | |
| Rosecrans Care Center | Gardena | 2 of 5 | 19 | $0 | 5 Jun 2026 | |
| Memorial Hospital of Gardena D/P SNF | Gardena | 4 of 5 | 9 | $12,831 | 10 Apr 2026 | |
| Clear View Convalescent Center | Gardena | 5 of 5 | 1 | $0 | 27 Mar 2026 | |
| Clear View Sanitarium | Gardena | 5 of 5 | 8 | $0 | 27 Feb 2026 | |
| West Gardena Post Acute | Gardena | 2 of 5 | 19 | $43,004 | 20 Nov 2025 | |
| Las Flores Convalescent Hospital | Gardena | 1 of 5 | 14 | $107,406 | 8 May 2026 | |
| View Heights Conv Hosp | Los Angeles | 2 of 5 | 25 | $31,450 | 7 May 2026 | |
| Avalon Villa Care CenterSpecial Focus candidate | Los Angeles | 1 of 5 | 53 | $111,937 | 8 Jan 2026 | |
| Camino Healthcare | Hawthorne | 2 of 5 | 20 | $9,110 | 13 Mar 2026 | |
| Lawndale Healthcare & Wellness Centre LLC | Lawndale | 1 of 5 | 27 | $62,004 | 23 Jan 2026 | |
| Heritage Rehabilitation Center | Torrance | 2 of 5 | 21 | $179,687 | 13 Jun 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center (CCN 555306). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/kei-ai-south-bay-healthcare-center-gardena-ca-555306/
Provenance
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Questions
- When was Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 11 Mar 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 1 citation. The standard survey before the last one was on 13 Jan 2025.
- Who operates Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in the chain Aspen Skilled Healthcare. The CMS ownership file names Agva LLC for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 5 homes in California as Special Focus Facilities and 31 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.