Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Studebaker Healthcare Center
13226 Studebaker Rd · Norwalk, CA 90650 · 99 certified beds
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About Studebaker Healthcare Center
Studebaker Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Norwalk, California. Its capacity is 99 beds, the same as the Los Angeles County median for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Aaron Mayer. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 108 citations, the most recent on April 27, 2026. CMS also lists 2 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.39 hours per resident per day. It is one of 7 nursing homes listed in Norwalk. 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
1.0Staffing
3.0Quality measures
4.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (108)
Records from October 2023 to April 2026.
April 27, 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 22, 2026.
April 2, 2026
Tag F0842Safeguard 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 May 1, 2026.
April 2, 2026
Tag F0712Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 1, 2026.
February 20, 2026
Tag F0865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 24, 2026.
February 20, 2026
Tag F0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 24, 2026.
February 20, 2026
Tag F0887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 24, 2026.
February 20, 2026
Tag F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 24, 2026.
February 20, 2026
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 24, 2026.
February 20, 2026
Tag F0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 24, 2026.
February 20, 2026
Tag F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 24, 2026.
February 20, 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 March 24, 2026.
February 20, 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 March 24, 2026.
February 20, 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 March 24, 2026.
February 20, 2026
Tag F0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 24, 2026.
February 20, 2026
Tag F0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 24, 2026.
February 20, 2026
Tag F0559Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 24, 2026.
February 20, 2026
Tag F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 24, 2026.
February 20, 2026
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 24, 2026.
February 20, 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 D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 24, 2026.
February 20, 2026
Tag F0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 24, 2026.
Penalties (2)
Total fines: $27,378
January 19, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $27,378 against this nursing home on January 19, 2024.
January 19, 2024 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting March 20, 2024, lasting 3 days (triggered by inspection on January 19, 2024).
Staffing
4.39 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 4.47 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Aaron Mayer, a chain of 7 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.1 overall, 2.6 for health inspections, 3.7 for staffing, 4.1 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.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Norwalk.
Dept of State Hospitals - Metropolitan SNF
Intercommunity Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
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