Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Alvarado Care Center
1154 S.Alvarado St · Los Angeles, CA 90006 · 72 certified beds
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About Alvarado Care Center
Alvarado Care Center is a nursing home in Los Angeles, California. Its capacity is 72 beds, below the Los Angeles County median of 98 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Helene Mayer 2007 Irrevocable Exempt Trust Fbo Akiva Mayer Dated Decem. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 63 citations, the most recent on April 20, 2026. CMS also lists 3 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.98 hours per resident per day. It is one of 137 nursing homes listed in Los Angeles. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 1-800-231-4024. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
2.0Staffing
3.0Quality measures
3.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (63)
Records from January 2024 to April 2026.
April 20, 2026
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 7, 2026.
April 20, 2026
Tag F0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 7, 2026.
April 20, 2026
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 7, 2026.
January 23, 2026
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 13, 2026.
January 23, 2026
Tag F0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 13, 2026.
January 23, 2026
Tag F0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 13, 2026.
January 23, 2026
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 13, 2026.
January 23, 2026
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 13, 2026.
January 23, 2026
Tag F0605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 13, 2026.
January 23, 2026
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 13, 2026.
January 23, 2026
Tag F0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 13, 2026.
January 23, 2026
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 13, 2026.
January 23, 2026
Tag F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 13, 2026.
January 23, 2026
Tag F0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 13, 2026.
January 23, 2026
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 13, 2026.
January 23, 2026
Tag F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 13, 2026.
January 23, 2026
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 13, 2026.
January 23, 2026
Tag F0803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 13, 2026.
December 9, 2025
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 26, 2025.
December 9, 2025
Tag F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 26, 2025.
Penalties (3)
Total fines: $90,600
August 22, 2025 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting September 23, 2025, lasting 2 days (triggered by inspection on August 22, 2025).
August 22, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $49,200 against this nursing home on August 22, 2025.
June 26, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $41,400 against this nursing home on June 26, 2024.
Staffing
3.98 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, about the same as in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
- Parent company: Helene Mayer 2007 Irrevocable Exempt Trust Fbo Akiva Mayer Dated Decem
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in California.
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