Nursing Homes · Downey, CA
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Lakewood Healthcare Center
12023 Lakewood BLVD. · Downey, CA 90242 · 290 certified beds
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About Lakewood Healthcare Center
Lakewood Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Downey, California. Its capacity is 290 beds, above the Los Angeles County median of 98 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Pacific Healthcare Holdings. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 125 citations, the most recent on April 28, 2026. CMS also lists 5 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.38 hours per resident per day. It is one of 4 nursing homes listed in Downey. 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
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this nursing home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which is for nursing homes with a history of serious quality issues. About the program.
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
1.0Staffing
4.0Quality measures
4.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (125)
Records from June 2023 to April 2026.
April 28, 2026
Tag F0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 8, 2026.
January 28, 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 E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 19, 2026.
January 28, 2026
Tag F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 19, 2026.
January 28, 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 February 19, 2026.
January 9, 2026
Tag F0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 18, 2026.
December 31, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure 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 17, 2026.
December 18, 2025
Tag F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 21, 2026.
December 18, 2025
Tag F0912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 21, 2026.
December 18, 2025
Tag F0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 21, 2026.
December 18, 2025
Tag F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 21, 2026.
December 18, 2025
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 January 21, 2026.
December 18, 2025
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected February 26, 2026.
December 18, 2025
Tag F0941Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 21, 2026.
December 18, 2025
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 21, 2026.
December 18, 2025
Tag F0849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 26, 2026.
December 18, 2025
Tag F0914Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 21, 2026.
December 18, 2025
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 26, 2026.
December 18, 2025
Tag F0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 21, 2026.
December 18, 2025
Tag F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 21, 2026.
December 18, 2025
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 21, 2026.
Penalties (5)
Total fines: $128,597
December 18, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $87,071 against this nursing home on December 18, 2025.
December 18, 2025 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting January 22, 2026, lasting 35 days (triggered by inspection on December 18, 2025).
June 13, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $14,901 against this nursing home on June 13, 2025.
June 13, 2025 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting July 10, 2025, lasting 13 days (triggered by inspection on June 13, 2025).
August 2, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $26,625 against this nursing home on August 2, 2024.
Staffing
4.38 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 4.15 in Q1 2026.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Pacific Healthcare Holdings, a chain of 15 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.1 overall, 2.2 for health inspections, 2.3 for staffing, 3.9 for quality measures.
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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