ALVARADO CARE CENTER

1154 S.ALVARADO ST
LOS ANGELES CA 90006
Phone: 2133851715

For profit - Limited Liability company

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
2/5
Below average
Overall rating2/5
Health inspections2/5
Staffing4/5
Quality measures3/5
Long-stay quality5/5
Short-stay quality1/5
  • Overall rating vs. the California average: 1.2 star lower (3.2), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: 1.0 star lower (3.0), below average
  • Overall rating vs. the Los Angeles average: 0.4 star lower (2.4), below average

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds72
Average residents per day69.0
Occupancy96%
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
CountyLos Angeles
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1980-05-01
CMS certification number (CCN)056157
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle24

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.05
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.98
Registered nurse turnover25.0%
Total nursing staff turnover24.2%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)2
Fines (total value)$90,600
Payment denials1
Total penalties3
This facility has $90,600 in federal fines on record. Penalties are not proof of poor care on any given day, but a pattern of fines and inspections is the strongest public signal of a compliance record.

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  • What are the staffing levels on the specific unit my relative would be admitted to, and how do they compare with the figures above?
  • How many residents were transferred to hospital in the last year, and for what reasons?
  • What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
  • Does this facility accept Medicaid on admission, and what happens when private funds are exhausted?
  • What is the all-in monthly cost, including therapy, pharmacy, and any ventilator or dialysis surcharges?

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Is ALVARADO CARE CENTER highly rated?

CMS rates it 2 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Below average". Health inspections rate 2, staffing 4, and quality measures 3.

How many beds does ALVARADO CARE CENTER have?

CMS certifies 72 beds; the facility reports an average of 69.0 residents per day (about 96% occupancy).

Does ALVARADO CARE CENTER have any fines or citations?

Yes. CMS records $90,600 in fines and 1 payment denials for this facility.

Has ALVARADO CARE CENTER been cited for abuse?

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.