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Nursing Homes · Medicare certified

Lakewood Healthcare Center

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

5628690978

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About Lakewood Healthcare Center

In Downey, California, Lakewood Healthcare Center is listed as a nursing home. Its reported capacity is 290 beds. It is recorded as a for-profit operator, part of Pacific Healthcare Holdings. Federal records list it as Medicare certified. Our copy of the inspection record holds 125 citations, the newest dated 28 April 2026. Federal enforcement records add 5 fine or payment denial actions. Staffing reports put it at 4.15 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated August 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare · Source data August 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 2026-07-01.GOV

Staffing rating

3.0

Quality-measure rating

1.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

108

Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026Q1.GOV

Staffing rating

Not published

Quality-measure rating

Not published

Inspections on record

Not published

Cited deficiencies

Not published

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

1.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-08-01.GOV

Staffing rating

3.0

Quality-measure rating

1.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

109

Inspection history (125)

Records from June 2023 to April 2026.

  • October 4, 2024 · E

    Citation F0695

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-04 under CMS tag F0695 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-10-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-10-04.GOV
  • 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).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-10-04.GOV
  • 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).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-10-04.GOV
  • October 4, 2024 · E

    Citation F0880

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-04 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-10-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-10-04.GOV
  • 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).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-10-04.GOV
  • 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).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-10-04.GOV
  • October 4, 2024 · E

    Citation F0812

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-04 under CMS tag F0812 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-10-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-10-04.GOV
  • 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).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-10-04.GOV
  • 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).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-10-04.GOV
  • 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).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-10-04.GOV
  • 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).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-10-04.GOV
  • 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).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-10-04.GOV
  • 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).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-10-04.GOV
  • October 4, 2024 · E

    Citation F0584

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-04 under CMS tag F0584 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-10-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-10-04.GOV
  • 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).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-10-04.GOV
  • October 4, 2024 · E

    Citation F0802

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-04 under CMS tag F0802 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-10-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-10-04.GOV
  • October 4, 2024 · E

    Citation F0759

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2024-10-04 under CMS tag F0759 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2024-10-25. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-10-04.GOV
  • 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).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-10-04.GOV
  • 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).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-10-04.GOV
  • 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).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-10-04.GOV

Penalties (5)

Total fines on file: $128,597

  • December 18, 2025 · Fine

    Citation FINE-137301

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $87,071 against this nursing home on 2025-12-18 (Fine ID: 137301). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-12-18.GOV
  • December 18, 2025 · Payment Denial

    Citation PAYDEN-2026-01-22

    CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting 2026-01-22, lasting 35 days (triggered by inspection on 2025-12-18). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-12-18.GOV
  • June 13, 2025 · Fine

    Citation FINE-134748

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $14,901 against this nursing home on 2025-06-13 (Fine ID: 134748). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-06-13.GOV
  • June 13, 2025 · Payment Denial

    Citation PAYDEN-2025-07-10

    CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting 2025-07-10, lasting 13 days (triggered by inspection on 2025-06-13). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-06-13.GOV
  • August 2, 2024 · Fine

    Citation FINE-134482

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $26,625 against this nursing home on 2024-08-02 (Fine ID: 134482). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2024-08-02.GOV

Staffing

Latest: 4.15 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)

Staffing trend (3 periods)

  1. 2026-07-014.15 hrs/resident/day
  2. 2026-08-014.15 hrs/resident/day
  3. 2026Q14.15 hrs/resident/day

Most recent period is about the same as 2026-07-01. Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.

Ownership

For profit

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: 2.1
  • Chain average staffing rating: 2.1
  • Chain average quality measure rating: 3.5

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

A separate ownership filing names a different organization for this listing. We are not publishing that name while the two government records disagree.

Recent changes to this listing

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  1. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

  2. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit - Corporation".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)

  3. Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

  4. Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit - Corporation".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)

  5. Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed

    The source now records ownership as "For profit".

    Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)

Ratings, inspections, and penalties are public records, reproduced in plain English without edits to their substance. View source records · What these measures mean.

Typical cost

Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025

This provider doesn't publish a specific price to us. Below is the typical CA range for the care type(s) it offers. Use it as context, not a quote.

Nursing Homes

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

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Trust & methodology

Where this information came from

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CMS nursing homes (provider info)as of August 2026
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Ownership type, Parent organization
CMS enrollmentas of July 2026
NPI
CMS nursing homes (payroll-based journal staffing)as of June 2026
Staffing hours per resident day

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