Norwalk Skilled Nursing & Wellness Centre, Llc
Norwalk, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555668) · 99 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 3 totaling $72,794
Phone: (562) 868-6791 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Norwalk Skilled Nursing & Wellness Centre has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Norwalk Skilled Nursing & Wellness Centre reports total nurse staffing of about 4.16 hours per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 2 out of 5. CMS has not reported a nursing turnover percentage for this facility.
Norwalk Skilled Nursing & Wellness Centre has 3 federal fines on record totaling $72,794.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Norwalk Skilled Nursing & Wellness Centre, LLC is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Norwalk, Los Angeles County, California, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since May 9, 1996. The facility is licensed for 99 beds and reports an average daily census of 93.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the California state average of 3.16. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 out of 5, quality measure (QM) rating of 3 out of 5, and staffing rating of 2 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.16, including 0.44 RN hours per resident per day. CMS does not report a nursing staff turnover percentage in this data set.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $72,794.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility.
This facility is part of the Pacific Healthcare Holdings chain, which operates 15 facilities with a chain average rating of 1.9 out of 5. CMS data indicates no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should consult the Care Compare website directly for the most current data vintage and full inspection reports.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5, below the California state average of 3.16.
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 4.16 hours per resident per day, including 0.44 RN hours per resident per day; CMS has not reported a turnover percentage, and the staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 3 fines totaling $72,794.00, with 0 payment denials.
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 status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 99 beds and has an average daily census of 93.2 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 operates 15 facilities with an average rating of 1.9 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on May 9, 1996.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) dimensions; this facility scores 1, 1, 2, and 3 out of 5 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 5628686791 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 5628686791 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
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/555668?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.