Lakewood Healthcare Center
Downey, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555099) · 290 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 3 totaling $128,597 · 2 payment denials
Phone: (562) 869-0978 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lakewood Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Lakewood Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.15 hours per resident per day, including 0.31 RN hours per resident per day, earning a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars. CMS has not reported nursing staff turnover data for this facility.
Lakewood Healthcare Center has 3 federal fines on record totaling $128,597.00, along with 2 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility and lists it as an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus Facility program for persistently underperforming facilities.
About this facility
Lakewood Healthcare Center is a 290-bed nursing home in Downey, California (Los Angeles County), certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since August 1978. It is operated as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Pacific Healthcare Holdings chain, which includes 15 facilities with an average CMS rating of 1.9 stars. The facility currently serves an average of 281.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Lakewood Healthcare Center holds an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, its quality measure rating is 1 star, and its staffing rating is 3 stars. Total nurse staffing is reported at 4.15 hours per resident per day, including 0.31 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover data was not provided.
CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $128,597.00, along with 2 payment denials on file for this facility. CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; families are advised to review the full inspection record on Care Compare for details. This facility is also designated as an SFF Candidate under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, meaning it has a history of persistent quality issues and is subject to increased inspection frequency compared to other nursing homes.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. Data reported here is sourced from 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?
Lakewood Healthcare Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.15 hours per resident per day, including 0.31 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; CMS has not reported turnover data.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 3 fines totaling $128,597.00 and 2 payment denials.
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, and it is designated an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 290 certified beds and an average of 281.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Pacific Healthcare Holdings chain, which has 15 facilities averaging a 1.9-star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since August 1978.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Lakewood Healthcare Center scores 1, 1, 3, and 1 star respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 5628690978 and 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 5628690978 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555099?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.