F

DOWNEY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER

8425 IOWA STREET, DOWNEY, CA 90241
Score: 37 / 100

With a score of 37/100, Downey Community Health 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.

Downey Community Health Center provides above-average staffing with 4.70 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 71 deficiencies at Downey Community Health 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 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ 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 4.70 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.54 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.46 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.70 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.28 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.38 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

71
Total Deficiencies
Aug 26, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 71 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0726 Severity D
    Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
    Aug 26, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0842 Severity D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standar
    Aug 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Jul 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0882 Severity F
    Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
    Apr 9, 2025 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0943 Severity F
    Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
    Apr 9, 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 2.6% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 1.8% 3.0% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 26.7% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 5.5% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 5.1% 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: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 1★ → 3 pts (max 15)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Certified Beds
198
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 9, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
22