Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center
Gardena, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555306) · 98 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $17,088
Phone: (310) 532-0700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.14 hours per resident per day, including 0.32 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.8%.
CMS records show Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $17,088.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the CMS Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Gardena, California, first approved for federal certification in March 1988. It maintains 98 certified beds with an average of 93.7 residents. The facility operates as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Aspen Skilled Healthcare chain, which includes 35 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.7 stars. There has been no ownership change reported in the last 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Kei-Ai South Bay holds an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the state average of 3.16 for California. Its component ratings are: health inspection, 3 stars; quality measures, 4 stars; and staffing, 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 4.14 hours per resident per day, with 0.32 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 28.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $17,088.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
Families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16 stars.
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 about 4.14 hours per resident per day, including 0.32 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 28.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $17,088.00, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 98 certified beds with an average of 93.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Aspen Skilled Healthcare chain, which has 35 facilities with an average rating of 3.7 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 17, 1988.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; for this facility these are 3, 3, and 4 stars respectively, combining into an overall 3-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 3105320700 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 3105320700 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555306?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.