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LAKEWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER

12023 LAKEWOOD BLVD., DOWNEY, CA 90242
Score: 18 / 100
⚠️ SFF Candidate

With a score of 18/100, Lakewood Healthcare 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.

Staffing at Lakewood Healthcare Center is near the national average, with 4.03 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 124 deficiencies at Lakewood Healthcare Center, 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 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 3 / 15 pts
1 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.03 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.32 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.01 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.70 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.68 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.26 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

124
Total Deficiencies
Jan 27, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 3 Minor 🟠 119 Moderate 🔴 2 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0580 Severity E
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    Jan 27, 2026 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0697 Severity E
    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    Jan 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Jan 27, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0604 Severity D
    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
    Jan 8, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Dec 30, 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 3.3% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 1.4% 3.0% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 13.0% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 2.7% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 4.4% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $41,526

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 18 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: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 1★ → 3 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -4 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
290
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Oct 3, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
53