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HomeCaliforniaLakewood Healthcare Center

Lakewood Healthcare Center

12023 Lakewood Blvd., Downey, CA 902425628690978
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
1/5
Beds
290
certified
This facility has been flagged for abuse.
Special Focus Facility: SFF Candidate
2 fine(s) totaling $41,526

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 1/5 stars (below average)

• Has 290 certified beds with an average of 283.8 residents per day (98% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 54 deficiencies (inspected Oct 4, 2024)

• Has been fined a total of $41,526 across 2 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 4.03 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 24.2%

• Part of the Pacific Healthcare Holdings chain (15 facilities)

Lakewood Healthcare Center is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Downey, California with 290 certified beds. It has been operating since 1978. The facility scored below average compared to California facilities.

Beds
290
Avg Residents/Day
283.8
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Aug 1, 1978
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Los Angeles
Last Inspection
Oct 4, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
54
Weighted Score
334.3
Infection Citations
1

Deficiency Citations (120)

F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 31, 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: Sep 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Sep 19, 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: Aug 28, 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: Aug 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 27, 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: Jul 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 30, 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: Jul 16, 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 16, 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: Jul 8, 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: Jul 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: Jun 24, 2025Corrected: 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: Jun 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Jun 13, 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 9, 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: Apr 21, 2025Corrected: 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: Apr 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 17, 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: Feb 20, 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: Feb 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0698Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 4, 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: Feb 4, 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 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Oct 4, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1

+ 90 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$41,526
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
3

Penalty History

FineJun 13, 2025
$14,901
FineAug 2, 2024
$26,625
Payment DenialJun 13, 2025
13 days denied

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

Nurse Aide2.70 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN1.01 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.32 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing4.03 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.68 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.08 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
24.2%
RN Turnover
33.3%
Administrators Left
2

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (7)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
RECHNITZ LAKEWOOD GP5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization89%Oct 1, 2011
BLONDER, DAVID5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual8%Jan 1, 2019
CORPORATE INTERFACE SERVICES LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AMar 18, 2024
ROCKPORT ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AOct 1, 2011
ENRIQUEZ, ALICEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 15, 2019
LING, ARNOLDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 1, 2007
RECHNITZ, SHLOMOOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2011

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Lakewood Healthcare Center?▾
Lakewood Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 1/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Lakewood Healthcare Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Lakewood Healthcare Center had 54 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Oct 4, 2024). The facility has been fined a total of $41,526 across 2 fine(s). It also has 1 infection control citation(s).
What are the staffing levels at Lakewood Healthcare Center?▾
Lakewood Healthcare Center provides 4.03 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.32 RN hours, 1.01 LPN hours, and 2.70 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 24.2%.
How many beds does Lakewood Healthcare Center have?▾
Lakewood Healthcare Center has 290 certified beds with an average of 283.8 residents per day, resulting in approximately 98% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Pacific Healthcare Holdings chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Lakewood Healthcare Center?▾
Yes, there are 3 other nursing homes in Downey, California with an average rating of 2.8/5. You can compare all facilities on the Downey nursing homes page.

Part of Pacific Healthcare Holdings

This chain operates 15 facilities. View all →