La Brea Rehabilitation Center
Los Angeles, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 056195) · 141 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $33,091
Phone: (323) 937-4860 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
La Brea Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
La Brea Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.55 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.32 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 30.6%.
La Brea Rehabilitation Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $33,091.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
La Brea Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Los Angeles, California, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since October 1978. The facility has 141 certified beds with an average daily census of 133.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, La Brea Rehabilitation Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16 stars. The facility's four component ratings break down as follows: health inspection rating of 1 star, quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 4.55 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) time at roughly 0.32 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 30.6%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine against this facility totaling $33,091.00. There are no payment denials on record for this facility.
CMS records do not indicate an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as having a history of persistent quality problems and subject to increased inspection frequency.
There is no indication in this data that ownership changed within the past 12 months, and no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
La Brea Rehabilitation Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.55 hours per resident per day, with roughly 0.32 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover of 30.6%; the staffing star rating is 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 1 fine totaling $33,091.00; there are no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data available does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 141 certified beds with an average daily census of 133.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on October 1, 1978.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure dimensions; this facility scores 1, 1, 4, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the available CMS data; contact the facility at (323) 937-4860 to confirm services offered.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data available doesn't address tour details; contact the facility at (323) 937-4860 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest official record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/056195?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.