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HomeCaliforniaWest Gardena Post Acute

West Gardena Post Acute

16530 S Broadway Street, Gardena, CA 902483103299929WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.8on Google(37 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
50
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $43,004

How West Gardena Post Acute 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
4.60 hrs/day
CA average
4.52 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.34 hrs/day
CA average
0.67 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
43.5%
CA average
36.7%
Higher 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 RN time is 0.34 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.67.
Staff turnover is 43.5%, higher than the California average of 36.7%.

Health Inspection Trend

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

Previous cycle
12
deficiency citations
Inspected Oct 3, 2024
Most recent cycle
20
deficiency citations
Inspected Nov 20, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 8 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).

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West Gardena Post Acute is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Gardena, California with 50 certified beds. It has been operating since 1989. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
50
Avg Residents/Day
44.9
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Oct 1, 1989
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Los Angeles
Last Inspection
Nov 20, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
20
Weighted Score
107.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (39)

F0552Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 20, 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: Nov 20, 2025Corrected: 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: Nov 20, 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: Nov 20, 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: Nov 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Nov 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0908Potential for Harm

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Survey: Nov 20, 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: Nov 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Nov 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 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: Nov 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0790Potential for Harm

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

Survey: Nov 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0805Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Survey: Nov 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0881Potential for Harm

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey: Nov 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0907Potential for Harm

Provide enough space and equipment to meet each resident's needs

Survey: Nov 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0912Minimal Harm

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Survey: Nov 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0925Potential for Harm

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Survey: Jul 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Oct 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey: Oct 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0697Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 3, 2024Corrected: 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: Oct 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0912Minimal Harm

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Survey: Oct 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0580Actual 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 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Jul 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 5, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 9 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$43,004
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineOct 1, 2023
$8,344
FineJul 5, 2024
$34,660

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

Nurse Aide2.74 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.52 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.34 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.60 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.01 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.12 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
43.5%
RN Turnover
0.0%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (24)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
LEHMANN, KENNETH5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual32%Nov 1, 2019
BAK, ABRAHAMMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ASep 6, 2019
GASTWIRTH, MENACHEMMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AAug 19, 2020
LEHMANN, KENNETHMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AOct 7, 2019
BAK, ABRAHAMOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 7, 2019
GASTWIRTH, MENACHEMOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 7, 2019
OFOEGBU, KINGSLEYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 13, 2022
PANGILINAN, VIOLETAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 16, 2023
BAK, ABRAHAMTRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 13, 2016
BAK, RACHELTRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJan 13, 2016
16530 SOUTH BROADWAY STREET,LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ASep 6, 2019
ABAK CONSULTING LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ADec 27, 2021
ABE AND RACHEL BAK FAMILY TRUSTADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ANov 10, 2021
BAGZ HOLDINGS, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ANov 10, 2021
MGAZ CONSULTING LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/ADec 27, 2021
BAK, ABRAHAMADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 6, 2019
BAK, JUDAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 6, 2019
BAK, RACHELADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 6, 2019
GASTWIRTH, HENRYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 6, 2019
GASTWIRTH, MENACHEMADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 6, 2019
GEWIRTZ, CHONOCHADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 7, 2019
LEHMANN, KENNETHADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ASep 6, 2019
OFOEGBU, KINGSLEYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJun 13, 2022
PANGILINAN, VIOLETAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 16, 2023

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for West Gardena Post Acute and nearby alternatives.

All California facilities
West Gardena Post Acute
Gardena, CACurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $43,004
Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center
Gardena, CA1.1 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $17,088
Gardena Convalescent Center
Gardena, CA1.2 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Clear View Convalescent Center
Gardena, CA1.2 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Clear View Sanitarium
Gardena, CA1.2 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Memorial Hospital of Gardena D/p SNF
Gardena, CA1.4 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $12,831
Rosecrans Care Center
Gardena, CA1.5 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
West Gardena Post Acute
Gardena, CA · Current facility
—2/52/53/5$43,004
Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center
Gardena, CA
1.1 mi2/52/53/5$17,088
Gardena Convalescent Center
Gardena, CA
1.2 mi3/53/54/5None recorded
Clear View Convalescent Center
Gardena, CA
1.2 mi5/55/54/5None recorded
Clear View Sanitarium
Gardena, CA
1.2 mi5/55/54/5None recorded
Memorial Hospital of Gardena D/p SNF
Gardena, CA
1.4 mi4/54/53/5$12,831
Rosecrans Care Center
Gardena, CA
1.5 mi3/53/53/5None recorded

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 West Gardena Post Acute?▾
West Gardena Post Acute 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 West Gardena Post Acute 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). West Gardena Post Acute participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has West Gardena Post Acute had any health inspection violations?▾
West Gardena Post Acute had 20 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Nov 20, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 2 fine(s) totaling $43,004.
What are the staffing levels at West Gardena Post Acute?▾
West Gardena Post Acute provides 4.60 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours, 1.52 LPN hours, and 2.74 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 43.5%.
How many beds does West Gardena Post Acute have?▾
West Gardena Post Acute has 50 certified beds with an average of 44.9 residents per day, resulting in approximately 90% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Abraham Bak & Menachem Gastwirth chain.
Are there other nursing homes near West Gardena Post Acute?▾
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 West Gardena Post Acute?▾
On Google Maps, West Gardena Post Acute has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on 37 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.

Part of Abraham Bak & Menachem Gastwirth

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