Lighthouse Healthcare Center
Los Angeles, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 056478) · 149 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: — · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $99,959 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (323) 564-4461 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lighthouse Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5 stars.
Lighthouse Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of about 5.46 hours per resident per day, including 0.30 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.1%.
CMS records show Lighthouse Healthcare Center has 2 federal fines totaling $99,959.00 and 1 payment denial on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation was noted in the available CMS data.
About this facility
Lighthouse Healthcare Center is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) nursing home in Los Angeles, California, certified for 149 beds with an average of 120.2 residents. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and has been federally certified since May 1975.
According to CMS Care Compare, Lighthouse Healthcare Center holds an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5 stars. The staffing rating is 4 out of 5 stars, while the quality measure rating is not provided in this data. Total nurse staffing is reported at 5.46 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) time at 0.30 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.1%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $99,959.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status was indicated in the data provided.
Lighthouse Healthcare Center is part of the Pacific Healthcare Holdings chain, which operates 15 facilities with an average CMS rating of 1.9 stars across the chain. CMS data indicates no change in ownership within the past 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record and verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare 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?
Lighthouse Healthcare 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?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 5.46 hours per resident per day, including 0.30 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 34.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $99,959.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 149 beds with an average of 120.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of the Pacific Healthcare Holdings chain, which operates 15 facilities with an average rating of 1.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 1, 1975.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1 star overall, 1 star on health inspections, and 4 stars on staffing, with no quality measure rating provided in the data.
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 3235644461 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour specifics; contact the facility at 3235644461 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/056478?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.