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THE SPRINGS POST-ACUTE

10625 LEFFINGWELL ROAD, NORWALK, CA 90650
Score: 33 / 100

The Springs Post-Acute has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 33/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in California. Families considering this Norwalk facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

The Springs Post-Acute provides above-average staffing with 4.91 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent CMS inspections identified 67 deficiencies at The Springs Post-Acute, including 2 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.91 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.55 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.92 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.44 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.53 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.48 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

67
Total Deficiencies
Jan 6, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 65 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0580 Severity D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    Jan 6, 2026 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Nov 30, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0580 Severity D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    Nov 18, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Nov 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Aug 4, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 4.8% 4.5% Average
Falls with major injury 0.3% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 4.3% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.7% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 16.4% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 0.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 2.1% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $66,866

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 33 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -6 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
99
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Feb 6, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
24