Studebaker Healthcare Center
Norwalk, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 056425) · 99 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $27,378 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (562) 868-0591 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Studebaker Healthcare Center has a CMS 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, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Studebaker Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.48 hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 44.1% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 out of 5.
Studebaker Healthcare Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $27,378.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Studebaker Healthcare Center is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) nursing home in Norwalk, California, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since April 1974. The facility is certified for 99 beds and has an average daily census of 92.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Studebaker Healthcare Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16. This overall score is built from a Health Inspection rating of 1 out of 5, a Quality Measure rating of 4 out of 5, and a Staffing rating of 3 out of 5.
CMS-reported staffing data shows total nurse staffing of 4.48 hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 44.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $27,378.00 assessed against this facility, along with 1 payment denial on record.
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility. Families should review the facility's full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare for details of the underlying citation.
Studebaker Healthcare Center is part of the Aaron Mayer chain, which operates 7 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.1 across the chain. CMS records indicate no change of ownership at this facility in the past 12 months.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Studebaker Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16.
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 4.48 hours per resident per day, including 0.37 RN hours, with a 44.1% nursing turnover rate and a staffing rating of 3 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $27,378.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus program designation is listed in the data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 99 beds with an average daily census of 92.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC and part of the Aaron Mayer chain, which operates 7 facilities averaging a 3.1 CMS rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 5, 1974.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Health Inspections (1/5), Staffing (3/5), Quality Measures (4/5), and an Overall rating (1/5) combining these.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at (562) 868-0591 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 (562) 868-0591 to arrange a visit.
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/056425?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.