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LA PAZ GEROPSYCHIATRIC CENTER

8835 VANS STREET, PARAMOUNT, CA 90723
Score: 52 / 100

La Paz Geropsychiatric Center faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 52/100. The facility ranks in the 41th percentile among California nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

With 2.79 total nurse hours per resident per day, La Paz Geropsychiatric Center falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent inspections identified 69 deficiencies at La Paz Geropsychiatric 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 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 2.79 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.39 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.66 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.75 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.49 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.25 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

69
Total Deficiencies
Dec 30, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 3 Minor 🟠 66 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • 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 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0692 Severity G
    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    Oct 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Oct 23, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Oct 23, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0552 Severity E
    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
    Oct 23, 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 0.6% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 2.2% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 90.6% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 1.7% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 2.9% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 1.3% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 52 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: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 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
173
Provider Type
Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Oct 23, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
26