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Alvarado Care Center

1154 S.Alvarado St · Los Angeles, CA 90006 · 72 certified beds

(213) 385-1715

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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

2.0

Staffing

3.0

Quality measures

3.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (63)

Records from January 2024 to April 2026.

  • September 5, 2025

    Tag F0692

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 25, 2025.

  • September 5, 2025

    Tag F0842

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 25, 2025.

  • September 5, 2025

    Tag F0656

    Develop 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 September 25, 2025.

  • September 5, 2025

    Tag F0657

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 25, 2025.

  • August 22, 2025

    Tag F0686

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected September 16, 2025.

  • July 10, 2025

    Tag F0835

    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 24, 2025.

  • June 27, 2025

    Tag F0755

    Provide 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 July 25, 2025.

  • June 27, 2025

    Tag F0658

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 25, 2025.

  • June 27, 2025

    Tag F0551

    Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 25, 2025.

  • December 15, 2024

    Tag F0656

    Develop 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 January 6, 2025.

  • December 15, 2024

    Tag F0636

    Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 6, 2025.

  • December 15, 2024

    Tag F0880

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 6, 2025.

  • December 15, 2024

    Tag F0813

    Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 6, 2025.

  • December 15, 2024

    Tag F0761

    Ensure 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 D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 6, 2025.

  • December 15, 2024

    Tag F0812

    Procure 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 January 6, 2025.

  • December 15, 2024

    Tag F0686

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 6, 2025.

  • December 15, 2024

    Tag F0758

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is l….

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 6, 2025.

  • December 15, 2024

    Tag F0689

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 6, 2025.

  • December 15, 2024

    Tag F0640

    Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 6, 2025.

  • December 15, 2024

    Tag F0638

    Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 6, 2025.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

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.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

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

  • 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.

Nursing Homes

California median$12,167/mo

Nearby alternatives

Other licensed providers in Los Angeles.

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