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Imperial Crest Health Care Center

Hawthorne, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555719) · 105 certified beds

CMS overall rating: 3★ (state average 3.16★ — at state average)
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (310) 679-1461 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗

Imperial Crest Health Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating and staffing rating are also both 3 stars.

Imperial Crest Health Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.75 hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 35.5%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars.

Imperial Crest Health Care Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility based on available data.

Overall rating vs. benchmarks
Imperial Crest Health… Imperial Crest Health…: 3★ 3★ CA average CA average: 3.16★ 3.16★ Longwood Managemen chain avg Longwood Managemen chain avg: 2.2★ 2.2★

About this facility

Imperial Crest Health Care Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Hawthorne, Los Angeles County, California, first approved for federal certification on October 16, 1997. The facility is certified for 105 beds and reports an average daily census of 93.5 residents. It operates under for-profit corporate ownership and has not changed ownership in the past 12 months.

According to CMS Care Compare, Imperial Crest holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, matching California's state average of 3.16 (rated "at state average"). Its component ratings are also 3 stars each for health inspections, quality measures, and staffing.

Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 4.75 hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.5%.

On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials. CMS does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for Imperial Crest based on the data provided.

Imperial Crest is part of the Longwood Management Corporation chain, which operates 38 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.2 stars, below this facility's individual 3-star rating.

Data reflects information published on CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on the Care Compare website before making decisions.

Questions families ask

What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?

Imperial Crest Health Care Center has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16.

Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?

Yes, Imperial Crest accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.

How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?

The facility reports 4.75 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours, with a 35.5% nursing turnover rate and a staffing rating of 3 stars.

Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?

No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.

Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?

Based on the data provided, CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for Imperial Crest.

How large is this facility and how many residents live there?

Imperial Crest is certified for 105 beds and has an average daily census of 93.5 residents.

Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?

It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Longwood Management Corporation chain, which operates 38 facilities with an average rating of 2.2 stars.

How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?

Imperial Crest was first approved for certification on October 16, 1997.

What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?

CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Imperial Crest scores 3 stars in each category.

Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?

The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 3106791461 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.

What should I look for when touring this facility?

The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3106791461 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.

How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?

You can review the latest ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555719?state=CA.

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.