La Paz Geropsychiatric Center
Paramount, CA · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 05A355) · 173 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (562) 633-5111 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
La Paz Geropsychiatric Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below California's state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
La Paz Geropsychiatric Center reports total nurse staffing of 2.82 hours per resident per day, including 0.35 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 18.6% and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
La Paz Geropsychiatric Center has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS. However, CMS does display its abuse warning icon for this facility, and families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
La Paz Geropsychiatric Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Paramount, Los Angeles County, California, certified for Medicaid since May 17, 1984. The facility maintains 173 certified beds with an average of 146 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, La Paz Geropsychiatric Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing hours of 2.82 per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours of 0.35 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 18.6%.
Regarding the penalty record: CMS reports 0 federal fines on record, with total fines of $0.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Importantly, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for La Paz Geropsychiatric Center. Families considering this facility should review the full inspection record directly on Medicare Care Compare for details behind this designation.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to available data. No chain affiliation information is provided in the current dataset.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on that site 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?
The facility has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
According to CMS data, this facility is certified as a Medicaid provider.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.82 hours per resident per day, including 0.35 RN hours per resident per day, with an 18.6% nursing staff turnover rate; the staffing rating is 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus program designation is indicated in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 173 certified beds with an average of 146 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation information is included in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since May 17, 1984.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
This facility's ratings are: 1 star health inspection, 5 stars quality measures, 4 stars staffing, and 2 stars overall.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the available data; please contact the facility at 5626335111 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not included in the available data; please contact the facility at 5626335111 to arrange a tour.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/05A355?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.