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Lakewood Healthcare Center

12023 Lakewood Blvd. · Downey, CA 90242 · 290 certified beds

5628690978

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Public record

CMS Care Compare · Updated Jul 2026

CMS designation

Special Focus Facility candidate (CMS)

CMS lists this nursing home on the monthly Special Focus Facility candidate list. Candidate status means the facility qualifies for possible selection into the Special Focus Facility program based on CMS criteria. It is a public CMS designation, not an ElderCareCosts rating. CMS Special Focus Facility program.

Source: CMS Provider Information.GOV

Certification

  • Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)

Ratings

1.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-06-01.GOV

Staffing rating

1.0

Quality-measure rating

1.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

109

Inspection history (125)

  • October 4, 2024 · D

    Citation F0657

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-04 under CMS tag F0657 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-10-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • October 4, 2024 · E

    Citation F0912

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-04 under CMS tag F0912 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-10-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • October 4, 2024 · E

    Citation F0656

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-04 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-10-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • October 4, 2024 · B

    Citation F0911

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-04 under CMS tag F0911 (CMS scope/severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm) for Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-10-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • October 4, 2024 · D

    Citation F0604

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-04 under CMS tag F0604 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-10-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • October 4, 2024 · E

    Citation F0804

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-04 under CMS tag F0804 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-10-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • October 4, 2024 · D

    Citation F0550

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-04 under CMS tag F0550 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-10-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • October 4, 2024 · E

    Citation F0686

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-04 under CMS tag F0686 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-10-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • October 4, 2024 · D

    Citation F0726

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-04 under CMS tag F0726 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-10-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • October 4, 2024 · E

    Citation F0814

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-04 under CMS tag F0814 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-10-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • October 4, 2024 · D

    Citation F0676

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-04 under CMS tag F0676 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-10-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • October 4, 2024 · D

    Citation F0758

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-04 under CMS tag F0758 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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…. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-10-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • October 4, 2024 · E

    Citation F0761

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-04 under CMS tag F0761 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-10-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • October 4, 2024 · D

    Citation F0580

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-04 under CMS tag F0580 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-10-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • October 4, 2024 · E

    Citation F0760

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-04 under CMS tag F0760 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-10-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • October 4, 2024 · E

    Citation F0558

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-04 under CMS tag F0558 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-10-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • October 4, 2024 · E

    Citation F0690

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-04 under CMS tag F0690 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-10-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • October 4, 2024 · E

    Citation F0755

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-04 under CMS tag F0755 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-10-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • October 4, 2024 · E

    Citation F0688

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-04 under CMS tag F0688 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-10-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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  • October 4, 2024 · E

    Citation F0803

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-04 under CMS tag F0803 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-10-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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Penalties

Total fines on file: $128,597

Staffing

Staffing data not yet published for this provider.

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

CMS Care Compare chain: Pacific Healthcare Holdings

Chain ID 792 · 15 facilities in chain (CMS)

  • Chain average overall rating: 1.9
  • Chain average health inspection rating: 2.2
  • Chain average staffing rating: 1.3
  • Chain average quality measure rating: 3.7

Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.

  1. Parent organization: Rechnitz Lakewood Gp

    parent · PAC 5395051056

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Typical cost

Genworth Cost of Care Survey · 2024

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Nursing Homes

Median · CA$11,060/mo
See full CA cost breakdownSource: Genworth Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2024

Nursing Homes

Median · CA$12,167/mo
See full CA cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025

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