The Springs Post-Acute
Norwalk, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055297) · 99 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $66,866 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (562) 864-2541 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Springs Post-Acute 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 star and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
The Springs Post-Acute reports 4.96 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.55 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 27.6% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
The Springs Post-Acute has 1 federal fine on record totaling $66,866.00, plus 1 payment denial; CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
The Springs Post-Acute is a 99-bed skilled nursing facility in Norwalk, Los Angeles County, California, with an average daily census of 89.1 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since February 19, 1971. It is part of the Links Healthcare Group chain, which operates 32 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, The Springs Post-Acute 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 star. The facility's quality measure rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 4.95793 hours per resident per day, including 0.54718 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 27.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $66,866.00, along with 1 payment denial on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility status noted in the available data for this location. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families should review the full inspection history, staffing detail, and quality measures directly on CMS Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects the most recently published CMS data vintage.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Springs Post-Acute has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.95793 hours per resident per day, with 0.54718 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover of 27.6%; its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $66,866.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data 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 Springs Post-Acute has 99 certified beds and an average daily census of 89.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Links Healthcare Group chain, which includes 32 facilities with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 19, 1971.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (1 star), staffing (3 stars), and quality measures (4 stars), which combine into the overall 1-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at (562) 864-2541 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (562) 864-2541 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055297?state=CA for the most current CMS ratings and inspection reports.
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.