D

KEI-AI SOUTH BAY HEALTHCARE CENTER

15115 S VERMONT AVE, GARDENA, CA 90247
Score: 44 / 100

CMS data shows Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center earning a D grade with a score of 44/100, placing it below most facilities in California. Prospective residents and families should carefully review the specific areas of concern detailed below.

Staffing at Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center is near the national average, with 4.11 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 70 deficiencies at Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare 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 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ 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 4.11 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.29 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.29 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.53 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.70 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.23 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

70
Total Deficiencies
Jan 22, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 70 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Jan 22, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Jan 22, 2026 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0552 Severity D
    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
    Jan 22, 2026 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0636 Severity D
    Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
    Jan 22, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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 22, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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 3.1% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 0.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 8.6% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 1.1% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 7.8% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 2.6% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 5.8% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $17,088

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 44 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
98
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 22, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
18