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HomeCaliforniaLa Paz Geropsychiatric Center

La Paz Geropsychiatric Center

8835 Vans Street, Paramount, CA 907235626335111
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
173
certified
This facility has been flagged for abuse.

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)

• Has 173 certified beds with an average of 147.4 residents per day (85% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 26 deficiencies (inspected Oct 24, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 2.79 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 20.2%

La Paz Geropsychiatric Center is a 2-star Medicaid certified nursing home in Paramount, California with 173 certified beds. It has been operating since 1984. The facility scored below average compared to California facilities.

Beds
173
Avg Residents/Day
147.4
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
May 17, 1984
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Los Angeles
Last Inspection
Oct 24, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
26
Weighted Score
217.5
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (71)

F0600Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 31, 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: Oct 24, 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: May 2, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 2, 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: May 2, 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: Oct 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0552Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Oct 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Oct 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0605Potential for Harm

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Survey: Oct 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0628Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 24, 2025Corrected: 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: Oct 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Oct 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0688Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Survey: Oct 24, 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: Oct 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0692Actual Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Oct 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Oct 24, 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: Oct 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0732Potential for Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Oct 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 24, 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: Oct 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0867Potential for Harm

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Survey: Oct 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Oct 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0911Minimal Harm

Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.

Survey: Oct 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Jan 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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 8, 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 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 41 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

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

Nurse Aide1.75 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.66 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.39 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing2.79 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.49 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.03 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
20.2%
RN Turnover
15.4%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (1)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
Ownership Data Not AvailableN/AN/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for La Paz Geropsychiatric Center?▾
La Paz Geropsychiatric Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has La Paz Geropsychiatric Center had any health inspection violations?▾
La Paz Geropsychiatric Center had 26 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Oct 24, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at La Paz Geropsychiatric Center?▾
La Paz Geropsychiatric Center provides 2.79 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours, 0.66 LPN hours, and 1.75 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 20.2%.
How many beds does La Paz Geropsychiatric Center have?▾
La Paz Geropsychiatric Center has 173 certified beds with an average of 147.4 residents per day, resulting in approximately 85% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near La Paz Geropsychiatric Center?▾
Yes, there are 2 other nursing homes in Paramount, California with an average rating of 2/5. You can compare all facilities on the Paramount nursing homes page.