Lawndale Healthcare & Wellness Centre Llc
Lawndale, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555816) · 59 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $62,004 · 2 payment denials
Phone: (310) 679-3344 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Lawndale Healthcare & Wellness Centre an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Lawndale Healthcare & Wellness Centre reports 4.73 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.02 RN hours per resident per day, earning a CMS staffing rating of 4 out of 5. CMS has not reported a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility.
Yes, Lawndale Healthcare & Wellness Centre has 2 federal fines on record totaling $62,004.00, along with 2 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, so families should review the detailed inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Lawndale Healthcare & Wellness Centre LLC is a for-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Lawndale, Los Angeles County, California, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since February 8, 2005. The facility has 59 certified beds and an average daily census of 56.1 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's overall star rating is 1 out of 5, below the California state average of 3.16. This overall rating is composed of four component ratings: a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5, a staffing rating of 4 out of 5, and a quality measure (QM) rating of 4 out of 5. The low health inspection score is the primary driver of the overall 1-star rating.
Nurse staffing levels total 4.73 hours per resident per day, including 1.02 RN hours per resident per day. CMS data provided does not include a nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility.
On penalties: CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $62,004.00, and 2 payment denials on record for this facility.
CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse that families should review directly in the facility's inspection record on Care Compare. No Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the data provided.
No chain affiliation or recent ownership change information beyond 'no change in the last 12 months' is provided in the data. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; consult Care Compare directly for the most current figures.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility's CMS overall rating is 1 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.73 hours per resident per day, including 1.02 RN hours per day, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5; CMS has not reported a turnover percentage in this data.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $62,004.00 and 2 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility; no Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 59 certified beds with an average daily census of 56.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on February 8, 2005.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) categories; this facility scored 1, 1, 4, and 4 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 310-679-3344 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 310-679-3344 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555816?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.