D

LOS PALOS POST-ACUTE CARE CENTER

1430 WEST 6TH STREET, SAN PEDRO, CA 90732
Score: 49 / 100

Los Palos Post-Acute Care Center faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 49/100. The facility ranks in the 36th percentile among California nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Los Palos Post-Acute Care Center provides above-average staffing with 4.41 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 69 deficiencies at Los Palos Post-Acute Care Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.41 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.31 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.21 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.88 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.04 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.18 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

69
Total Deficiencies
Jan 15, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 69 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0565 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
    Jan 15, 2026 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Oct 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Oct 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Sep 21, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0697 Severity G
    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    May 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care 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 8.5% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 0.9% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 9.1% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.6% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 7.7% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 3.4% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 18.9% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $6,351

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 49 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -0 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
99
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 8, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
20