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CERRITOS VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER

17836 WOODRUFF AVENUE, BELLFLOWER, CA 90706
Score: 37 / 100

Cerritos Vista Healthcare Center has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 37/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in California. Families considering this Bellflower facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing at Cerritos Vista Healthcare Center is near the national average, with 3.82 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 80 deficiencies at Cerritos Vista Healthcare Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.82 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.38 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.95 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.49 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.49 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.23 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

80
Total Deficiencies
Jan 5, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 79 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0552 Severity D
    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
    Jan 5, 2026 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0742 Severity D
    Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty,
    Jan 5, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0755 Severity D
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    Jan 5, 2026 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0925 Severity E
    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
    Dec 10, 2025 · Environmental Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Dec 7, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation 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 6.3% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 0.8% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 18.3% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 4.3% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 25.8% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 11.6% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 6.6% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 37 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
140
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Mar 19, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
34