LAKEWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER
12023 LAKEWOOD BLVD.
DOWNEY CA 90242
Phone: 5628690978
Abuse icon Special Focus watch list For profit - Corporation
Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.
- Overall rating vs. the California average: 2.2 star lower (3.2), below average
- Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
- Overall rating vs. the Downey average: 2.2 star lower (3.2), below average
CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles. CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a persistent record of poor quality.
Facility details
Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.
| Certified beds | 290 |
| Average residents per day | 281.2 |
| Occupancy | 97% |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Chain | PACIFIC HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS (15 facilities) |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 1978-08-01 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 555099 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 33 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.91 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.15 |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 3 |
| Fines (total value) | $128,597 |
| Payment denials | 2 |
| Total penalties | 5 |
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Is LAKEWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER highly rated?
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 3, and quality measures 1.
How many beds does LAKEWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER have?
CMS certifies 290 beds; the facility reports an average of 281.2 residents per day (about 97% occupancy).
Does LAKEWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER have any fines or citations?
Yes. CMS records $128,597 in fines and 2 payment denials for this facility.
Has LAKEWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER been cited for abuse?
CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles. CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a persistent record of poor quality.