Palos Verdes Health Care Center
Lomita, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555028) · 48 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 3 totaling $97,006 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (310) 784-5440 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Palos Verdes Health Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Palos Verdes Health Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.42 hours per resident per day, including 0.25 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 58.6%.
Yes, Palos Verdes Health Care Center has 3 federal fines on record totaling $97,006.00, plus 1 payment denial noted by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available CMS data.
About this facility
Palos Verdes Health Care Center is a for-profit (individual ownership) skilled nursing facility in Lomita, California, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since October 1976. The facility is licensed for 48 beds and reports an average daily census of 43.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Palos Verdes Health Care Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16. The facility's four CMS star ratings break down as follows: health inspection rating of 2, quality measures rating of 4, and staffing rating of 3.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing hours of 4.42 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours of 0.25 per resident per day. The reported nursing staff turnover rate is 58.6%.
On CMS's penalty record, Palos Verdes Health Care Center has 3 federal fines on record totaling $97,006.00, and CMS also lists 1 payment denial for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation reported for this facility in the supplied data.
The data provided does not indicate this facility is part of a multi-facility chain, and there is no indication of an ownership change within the past 12 months, so current ratings should reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should 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?
Palos Verdes Health Care Center 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?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.42 hours per resident per day, with 0.25 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5; nursing turnover is 58.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 3 fines totaling $97,006.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon flag or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 48 beds with an average daily census of 43.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit facility under individual ownership; the provided data does not indicate it is part of a chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on October 1, 1976.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; here the ratings are 2, 2, 3, and 4 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines like short-term rehab; contact the facility at 3107845440 and verify on Medicare Care Compare (https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555028?state=CA).
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3107845440 to arrange a visit and review its inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555028?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.