Downey Post Acute
Downey, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055519) · 99 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $13,575
Phone: (562) 923-9301 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Downey Post Acute has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Downey Post Acute reports total nurse staffing of 4.29 hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 39.3% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
Downey Post Acute has 1 federal fine on record totaling $13,575.00 and 0 payment denials; CMS does not display an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
About this facility
Downey Post Acute is a 99-certified-bed skilled nursing facility in Downey, Los Angeles County, California, with an average of 90.8 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, and has been certified since September 1, 1977.
According to CMS Care Compare, Downey Post Acute holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the California state average of 3.16. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection 3 stars, Quality Measures 5 stars, and Staffing 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.29 per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $13,575.00, and 0 payment denials on record.
Downey Post Acute is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars. There has been no change in ownership within the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Source: CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Downey Post Acute has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.29 hours per resident per day, including 0.40 RN hours, with 39.3% nursing turnover and a 3-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $13,575.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is listed for this facility in the provided data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 99 certified beds and an average of 90.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of The Ensign Group chain, which includes 342 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since September 1, 1977.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures separately; Downey Post Acute scores 4, 3, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5629239301 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data; contact the facility at 5629239301 to arrange a tour.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055519?state=CA for the current record.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.