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HomeCaliforniaKei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center

Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center

15115 S Vermont Ave, Gardena, CA 902473105320700WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.6on Google(51 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
98
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $17,088

How Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center 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
2/5
CA average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
3/5
CA average
3.3/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.14 hrs/day
CA average
4.52 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.32 hrs/day
CA average
0.67 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
28.8%
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 2/5 health inspection rating is below the California average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.14 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 4.52.
Reported RN time is 0.32 hours per resident per day, below 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
35
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 13, 2025
Most recent cycle
18
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 23, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 17 fewer 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.

Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Gardena, California with 98 certified beds. It has been operating since 1988. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
98
Avg Residents/Day
93.7
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Mar 17, 1988
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Los Angeles
Last Inspection
Jan 23, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
18
Weighted Score
99.0
Infection Citations
1

Deficiency Citations (63)

F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Mar 11, 2026Corrected: 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: Jan 23, 2026Corrected: 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: Jan 23, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0552Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Survey: Jan 23, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0636Potential for Harm

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Survey: Jan 23, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Jan 23, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Jan 23, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jan 23, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 23, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Jan 23, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0694Potential for Harm

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Survey: Jan 23, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0711Potential for Harm

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

Survey: Jan 23, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Jan 23, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0814Potential for Harm

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Survey: Jan 23, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 23, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0628Potential for Harm

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Survey: Aug 29, 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: Jul 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jul 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0919Potential for Harm

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Survey: May 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0623Potential for Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Feb 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0712Potential for Harm

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

Survey: Feb 7, 2025Corrected: 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: Jan 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Jan 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Jan 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0711Potential for Harm

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

Survey: Jan 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Jan 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Jan 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Jan 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Jan 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 33 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$17,088
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineSep 19, 2024
$17,088

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

Nurse Aide2.53 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.29 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.32 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.14 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.71 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.13 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
28.8%
RN Turnover
28.6%
Administrators Left
1

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (35)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
AGVA LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jan 9, 2015
ASPEN SKILLED HEALTHCARE INCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AMay 19, 2016
JACARANDA HEALTHCARE GROUP LLCINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2023
BRADSHAW, PETERINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJul 7, 2023
ELSNER, ERICINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AMay 19, 2016
KIRKWOOD, JAREDINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJan 1, 2019
ORGILL, CRAIGINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJan 1, 2019
PARTI, RAJESHINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AMay 19, 2016
PARTI, SHRUTYINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AMay 19, 2016
PAXMAN, MARCUSINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AApr 1, 2022
ASPEN SKILLED HEALTHCARE INC5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 9, 2022
WHITE OAK HEALTHCARE FINANCE LLC5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTOrganizationN/AFeb 9, 2022
CASLMON, TIMOTHYMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
THOMPSON, STEPHENMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
AGVA LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AMay 19, 2016
CASLMON, TIMOTHYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
DAVOUDIAN, SOHAILOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 1, 2024
PUNZALAN, IMELDAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 18, 2022
THOMPSON, STEPHENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
VARLEY, JASONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 26, 2024
AGVA LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMay 19, 2016
ASPEN SKILLED HEALTHCARE INCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AFeb 9, 2022
CGVA, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AFeb 9, 2022
JACARANDA HEALTHCARE GROUP LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2023
WHITE OAK HEALTHCARE FINANCE LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMay 19, 2016
BRADSHAW, JEFFREYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 9, 2022
BRADY, VERNADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 9, 2022
CASE, RYANADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 9, 2022
CASLMON, TIMOTHYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
DAVOUDIAN, SOHAILADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 1, 2024
JURADO, FRANKADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
PAXMAN, MARCUSADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
PUNZALAN, IMELDAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 18, 2022
THOMPSON, STEPHENADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
VARLEY, JASONADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 26, 2024

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Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center and nearby alternatives.

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Gardena, CACurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $17,088
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CMS
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Recorded fines: None
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Health
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Staffing
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Recorded fines: None
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Gardena, CA3,168 ft
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $12,831
Clear View Convalescent Center
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Staffing
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Recorded fines: None
Clear View Sanitarium
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CMS
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Staffing
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Recorded fines: None
West Gardena Post Acute
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CMS
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Health
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Staffing
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Recorded fines: $43,004
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center
Gardena, CA · Current facility
—2/52/53/5$17,088
Gardena Convalescent Center
Gardena, CA
1,056 ft3/53/54/5None recorded
Rosecrans Care Center
Gardena, CA
2,640 ft3/53/53/5None recorded
Memorial Hospital of Gardena D/p SNF
Gardena, CA
3,168 ft4/54/53/5$12,831
Clear View Convalescent Center
Gardena, CA
3,696 ft5/55/54/5None recorded
Clear View Sanitarium
Gardena, CA
3,696 ft5/55/54/5None recorded
West Gardena Post Acute
Gardena, CA
1.1 mi2/52/53/5$43,004

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 Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center?▾
Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center 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). Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center had 18 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 23, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $17,088. It also has 1 infection control citation(s).
What are the staffing levels at Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center?▾
Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center provides 4.14 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.32 RN hours, 1.29 LPN hours, and 2.53 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 28.8%.
How many beds does Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center have?▾
Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center has 98 certified beds with an average of 93.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 96% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Aspen Skilled Healthcare chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in California, including 6 in Gardena. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center?▾
On Google Maps, Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 51 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.

Part of Aspen Skilled Healthcare

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