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HomeCaliforniaDept of State Hospitals - Metropolitan SNF

Dept of State Hospitals - Metropolitan SNF

11401 South Bloomfield Avenue, Norwalk, CA 906505628637011WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.5on Google(42 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
102
certified
This facility has been flagged for abuse.
Special Focus Facility: SFF Candidate
2 fine(s) totaling $83,093

How Dept of State Hospitals - Metropolitan SNF Compares in California

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in California. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
2/5
CA average
3.2/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
CA average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
5/5
CA average
3.3/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
9.80 hrs/day
CA average
4.52 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
3.96 hrs/day
CA average
0.67 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
22.6%
CA average
36.7%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the California average of 3.2/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the California average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 9.80 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 4.52.
Reported RN time is 3.96 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.67.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
17
deficiency citations
Inspected Nov 8, 2024
Most recent cycle
23
deficiency citations
Inspected Dec 8, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 6 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,476/mo
California median
Private Room
$13,870/mo
California median
Los Angeles County 65+
1,415,856
14.2% of county
County Population
9,936,690
Los Angeles County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Dept of State Hospitals - Metropolitan SNF is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Norwalk, California with 102 certified beds. It has been operating since 1998. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
102
Avg Residents/Day
56
Ownership
Government - State
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Aug 13, 1998
Sprinklers
No
Council
Resident
County
Los Angeles
Last Inspection
Dec 8, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
23
Weighted Score
530.3
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (55)

F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: May 6, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0607Immediate Jeopardy

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Survey: Mar 7, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Actual Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Mar 7, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0943Potential for Harm

Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Survey: Mar 7, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Mar 7, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Mar 7, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0698Immediate Jeopardy

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Dec 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Actual Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Dec 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Dec 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0838Potential for Harm

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Survey: Dec 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0865Potential for Harm

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Survey: Dec 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0726Potential for Harm

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Survey: Dec 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0814Potential for Harm

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Survey: Dec 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0943Potential for Harm

Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Survey: Dec 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Dec 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Dec 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Dec 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Dec 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Dec 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Dec 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Nov 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0940Potential for Harm

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

Survey: Nov 14, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Dec 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0865Potential for Harm

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Survey: Nov 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0868Potential for Harm

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Survey: Nov 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Nov 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0945Potential for Harm

Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.

Survey: Nov 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Nov 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Nov 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 25 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$83,093
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
3

Penalty History

FineJul 2, 2024
$17,572
FineDec 8, 2025
$65,521
Payment DenialDec 8, 2025
34 days denied

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide0.89 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN4.95 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN3.96 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing9.80 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total9.04 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
22.6%
RN Turnover
24.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Government - State
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (1)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
Ownership Data Not AvailableN/AN/A

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Dept of State Hospitals - Metropolitan SNF and nearby alternatives.

All California facilities
Dept of State Hospitals - Metropolitan SNF
Norwalk, CACurrent facilityAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $83,093
Cottage Crest Post Acute
Norwalk, CA1.8 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $66,245
Norwalk Skilled Nursing & Wellness Centre, LLC
Norwalk, CA1.9 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $72,794
Southland
Norwalk, CA2.3 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $38,376
Intercommunity Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
Norwalk, CA2.4 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $20,654
Studebaker Healthcare Center
Norwalk, CA2.5 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $27,378
The Orchard - Post Acute Care
Whittier, CA2.8 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $26,400
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Dept of State Hospitals - Metropolitan SNF
Norwalk, CA · Current facility
—2/51/55/5$83,093
Cottage Crest Post Acute
Norwalk, CA
1.8 mi2/52/54/5$66,245
Norwalk Skilled Nursing & Wellness Centre, LLC
Norwalk, CA
1.9 mi1/51/52/5$72,794
Southland
Norwalk, CA
2.3 mi1/51/54/5$38,376
Intercommunity Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center
Norwalk, CA
2.4 mi2/52/52/5$20,654
Studebaker Healthcare Center
Norwalk, CA
2.5 mi1/51/53/5$27,378
The Orchard - Post Acute Care
Whittier, CA
2.8 mi2/52/54/5$26,400

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Dept of State Hospitals - Metropolitan SNF?▾
Dept of State Hospitals - Metropolitan SNF has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Dept of State Hospitals - Metropolitan SNF cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in California is $11,476/month for a semi-private room and $13,870/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Dept of State Hospitals - Metropolitan SNF participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Dept of State Hospitals - Metropolitan SNF had any health inspection violations?▾
Dept of State Hospitals - Metropolitan SNF had 23 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Dec 8, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 2 fine(s) totaling $83,093.
What are the staffing levels at Dept of State Hospitals - Metropolitan SNF?▾
Dept of State Hospitals - Metropolitan SNF provides 9.80 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 3.96 RN hours, 4.95 LPN hours, and 0.89 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 22.6%.
How many beds does Dept of State Hospitals - Metropolitan SNF have?▾
Dept of State Hospitals - Metropolitan SNF has 102 certified beds with an average of 56 residents per day, resulting in approximately 55% occupancy. The facility is Government - State owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Dept of State Hospitals - Metropolitan SNF?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in California, including 5 in Norwalk. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Dept of State Hospitals - Metropolitan SNF?▾
On Google Maps, Dept of State Hospitals - Metropolitan SNF has a rating of 3.5 out of 5 based on 42 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.