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Lakewood Healthcare Center
12023 Lakewood Blvd., Downey, CA 90242
CMS abuse iconSpecial Focus Facility candidate
Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★
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.
Certified for 290 beds, Lakewood Healthcare Center serves Downey in Los Angeles County, California and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1978.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 3 and quality measures 1.
Inspectors recorded 125 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (37, 57, 31 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 43.1 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists 5 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $129K and 2 payment denials.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the California median of 4.2.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon and is a Special Focus Facility candidate.
125health deficiencies, 3 survey cycles4 at actual harm or worse
$129Kfines listed by CMS5 penalties in period
4.2nurse hours per resident per daystate median 4.2
97%occupancy (residents ÷ beds)281 residents a day
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Los Angeles Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 125 | 61 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 43.1 | 69.1 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 34.4% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $128,597 | $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: 18 Dec 2025, 4 Oct 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×3 D ×73 E ×42 F ×3 B ×3
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)
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
J
K
L
Actual harm
G
H
I
Potential for more than minimal harm
D
E
F
Potential for minimal harm
A
B
C
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 Jun 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 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 8 Jun 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 28 Apr 2026 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 May 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | E | Complaint investigation | 19 Feb 2026 |
| 28 Jan 2026 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | E | Complaint investigation | 19 Feb 2026 |
| 28 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 | Complaint investigation | 19 Feb 2026 |
| 9 Jan 2026 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Jan 2026 |
| 31 Dec 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 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. | G | Standard survey | 21 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | F | Standard survey | 21 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 21 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | E | Standard survey | 21 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 21 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | E | Standard survey | 21 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | 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 | Standard survey | 21 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 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 | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Standard survey | 26 Feb 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0914 | Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0941 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members. | D | Standard survey | 21 Jan 2026 |
| 18 Dec 2025 | F0911 | Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents. | B | Standard survey | 21 Jan 2026 |
| 28 Aug 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 | 19 Sep 2025 |
| 27 Aug 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 | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 27 Aug 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Sep 2025 |
| 31 Jul 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | E | Complaint investigation | 5 Aug 2025 |
| 30 Jul 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Aug 2025 |
| 16 Jul 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 | 22 Jul 2025 |
| 16 Jul 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Jul 2025 |
| 8 Jul 2025 | 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 | 23 Jul 2025 |
| 8 Jul 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Jul 2025 |
| 24 Jun 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Jul 2025 |
| 24 Jun 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 | 11 Jul 2025 |
| 24 Jun 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Jul 2025 |
| 13 Jun 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 27 Jun 2025 |
| 13 Jun 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Jun 2025 |
| 9 May 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 May 2025 |
| 21 Apr 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 | 9 May 2025 |
| 16 Apr 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 | 9 May 2025 |
| 17 Mar 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 17 Mar 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Apr 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Mar 2025 |
| 20 Feb 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 | 6 Mar 2025 |
| 4 Feb 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Feb 2025 |
| 4 Feb 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Feb 2025 |
| 4 Feb 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 | 24 Feb 2025 |
| 7 Nov 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 | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 7 Nov 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 | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2024 |
| 4 Oct 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. | E | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2024 |
| 4 Oct 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 | 25 Oct 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2024 |
| 4 Oct 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. | E | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2024 |
| 4 Oct 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. | E | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | E | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | 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 | 25 Oct 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2024 |
| 4 Oct 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 | 25 Oct 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | E | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | E | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2024 |
| 4 Oct 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 | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | 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 | 25 Oct 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2024 |
| 4 Oct 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 | 25 Oct 2024 |
| 4 Oct 2024 | F0911 | Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents. | B | Standard survey | 25 Oct 2024 |
| 24 Sep 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Oct 2024 |
| 26 Aug 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Complaint investigation | 24 Sep 2024 |
| 26 Aug 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Sep 2024 |
| 2 Aug 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 1 Sep 2024 |
| 2 Aug 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Sep 2024 |
| 2 Aug 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Sep 2024 |
| 2 Aug 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Sep 2024 |
| 2 Aug 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Sep 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | 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 | 18 May 2024 |
| 18 Apr 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 May 2024 |
| 12 Apr 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 | 12 May 2024 |
| 28 Mar 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Complaint investigation | 21 Apr 2024 |
| 28 Mar 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Apr 2024 |
| 28 Mar 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Apr 2024 |
| 5 Feb 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Mar 2024 |
| 16 Oct 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Nov 2023 |
| 2 Oct 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 2 Oct 2023 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard survey | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 2 Oct 2023 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | E | Standard survey | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 2 Oct 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Standard survey | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 2 Oct 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 2 Oct 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Complaint investigation | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 2 Oct 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 2 Oct 2023 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | Standard survey | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 2 Oct 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 2 Oct 2023 | F0809 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. | E | Standard survey | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 2 Oct 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 2 Oct 2023 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 2 Oct 2023 | F0563 | Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing. | D | Standard survey | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 2 Oct 2023 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 2 Oct 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 2 Oct 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 2 Oct 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 | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 2 Oct 2023 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Standard survey | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 2 Oct 2023 | F0912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | B | Standard survey | 3 Nov 2023 |
| 14 Sep 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 14 Oct 2023 |
| 22 Aug 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 | Complaint investigation | 20 Sep 2023 |
| 22 Aug 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Sep 2023 |
| 21 Aug 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Dec 2025 | Payment denial | — | 35 days |
| 18 Dec 2025 | Fine | $87,071 | |
| 13 Jun 2025 | Payment denial | — | 13 days |
| 13 Jun 2025 | Fine | $14,901 | |
| 2 Aug 2024 | Fine | $26,625 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; — 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 | 11.9% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.5% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 2.8% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.0% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
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, corporation. Legal business name: The Healthcare Center Of Downey Llc. Chain: Pacific Healthcare Holdings (15 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corporate Interface Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/18/2024 |
| Rockport Administrative Services, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2011 |
| Corporate Interface Services LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/13/2025 |
| Rockport Administrative Services, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/13/2025 |
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
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
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Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Lakewood Healthcare Center been cited for?
125 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Lakewood Healthcare Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $129K in the period covered, plus 2 payment denials.
How does staffing at Lakewood Healthcare Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Lakewood Healthcare Center?
It is part of the Pacific Healthcare Holdings chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Corporate Interface Services LLC and Rockport Administrative Services, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Lakewood Healthcare Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 8 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 18 Dec 2025.
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.