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PALOS VERDES HEALTH CARE CENTER

26303 WESTERN AVE., LOMITA, CA 90717
Score: 8 / 100

With a score of 8/100, Palos Verdes Health Care Center ranks in the bottom tier of California nursing facilities, earning an F grade. CMS data highlights significant concerns that prospective residents and families should thoroughly evaluate.

Palos Verdes Health Care Center provides above-average staffing with 4.52 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 73 deficiencies at Palos Verdes Health Care Center, including 3 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home..

Score Breakdown

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

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.52 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.31 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.67 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.53 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.02 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.23 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

73
Total Deficiencies
Jan 25, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 3 Minor 🟠 67 Moderate 🔴 3 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0568 Severity E
    Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
    Jan 25, 2026 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0569 Severity D
    Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
    Jan 25, 2026 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity E
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    May 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    May 17, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0558 Severity D
    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    May 17, 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 5.6% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 0.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 20.9% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 1.3% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 8.8% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 3.5% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 9.9% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

4 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $110,261

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 8 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: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
48
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 17, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
11