Lakewood Healthcare Center in Downey, CA

Lakewood Healthcare Center is a medicare and medicaid certified nursing home in Downey, California. It is located in Los Angeles county at 12023 Lakewood Blvd., Downey, California 90242. You can reach out to the office of Lakewood Healthcare Center via phone at (562) 869-0978. This skilled nursing facility has 290 federally certified beds with average occupancy rate of 96.97%. The nursing facility is a candidate for the "Special Focus Facility" program of CMS (nursing homes with a history of serious quality problems) and its legal business name is The Healthcare Center of Downey LLC and has the following ownership type - For Profit - Corporation. It is part of Pacific Healthcare Holdings, a chain of 15 nursing homes.

Lakewood Healthcare Center (Medicare CCN 555099) is certified by CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) and participates in both medicare and medicaid program. This means if you are part of medicare or medicaid program, you may consider this nursing facility for your medical needs. It was first certified by CMS in 1978 (48 years certified) and the last quality survey was conducted in December, 2025.

Contact Information

Lakewood Healthcare Center
12023 Lakewood Blvd., Downey, California 90242
(562) 869-0978

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Nursing Home Profile

NameLakewood Healthcare Center
Location12023 Lakewood Blvd., Downey, California
Certified ByMedicare and Medicaid
No. of Certified Beds290
Occupancy Rate96.97%
Medicare ID (CCN)555099
Legal Business NameThe Healthcare Center of Downey LLC
Ownership TypeFor Profit - Corporation
ChainPacific Healthcare Holdings (15 nursing homes)
Chain Average Overall Rating1.9 out of 5

NPI Associated with this Nursing Home:

Nursing homes may have several NPI numbers. NPIs marked Confirmed are listed with Lakewood Healthcare Center in Medicare enrollment records; Possible ones were matched in NPPES by name, address or phone number, so please use them accordingly.

NPI Number1396029724
MatchConfirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records
Organization NameThe Healthcare Center of Downey, LLC
Doing Business AsLakewood Healthcare Center
Address12023 Lakewood Blvd, Downey, CA 90242
Phone Number562-869-0978

NPI Number1003803842
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameMental Health Convalescent Services, Inc.
Doing Business AsLakewood Park Health Center
Address12023 Lakewood Blvd, Downey, CA 90242
Phone Number562-869-0978

Quality Ratings:

Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. The below quality ratings for Lakewood Healthcare Center are calculated from three sources - health inspection results, staffing data, and quality measure data. This information gives you an indication of the care Lakewood Healthcare Center give to their patients.
Ratings from Surveys (Inspections):
Ratings from Quality Measures:
Ratings from Staffing Data:
Overall Rating:

Staffing and Staff Turnover:

Staffing hours per resident per day and staff turnover of Lakewood Healthcare Center, from the payroll data it reports to CMS, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Staffing MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day4.153.86
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.310.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day1.10.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.742.32
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend3.823.42
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.240.48
Physical therapist hours per resident per day0.10.07
Total nursing staff turnoverNot available: the staffing data did not meet CMS's criteria for this measure45.8%
Registered nurse turnoverNot available: the staffing data did not meet CMS's criteria for this measure42.9%
Number of administrators who have left the nursing homeNot available: the staffing data did not meet CMS's criteria for this measure0.5

Complaints, Fines and Penalties:

Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon)Yes
Number of Fines3
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars$128,597
Number of Payment Denials2
Total Number of Penalties5

Health Inspections:

In its most recent inspection cycle (standard health inspection in December, 2025, plus any complaint inspections), inspectors cited Lakewood Healthcare Center for 36 health deficiencies (national average: 9.3). The 30 most recent of its 125 citations since 2023 are listed below.

DateDeficiencyHarm LevelStatus
Jun 8, 2026Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jun 29, 2026
Jun 8, 2026Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jun 29, 2026
Apr 28, 2026Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
F0557, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by May 8, 2026
Jan 28, 2026Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Feb 19, 2026
Jan 28, 2026Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Feb 19, 2026
Jan 28, 2026Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Feb 19, 2026
Jan 9, 2026Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
F0604, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jan 18, 2026
Dec 31, 2025Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jan 17, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Provide 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.
F0688, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Actual harm, isolatedCorrected by Jan 21, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Actual harm, isolatedCorrected by Feb 26, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Jan 21, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jan 21, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
F0726, Nursing and Physician Services, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Feb 26, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Feb 26, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
F0802, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jan 21, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jan 21, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
F0805, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Feb 26, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Feb 26, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
F0912, Environmental, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Jan 21, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jan 21, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
F0561, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jan 21, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Honor 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.
F0584, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jan 21, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jan 21, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jan 21, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Feb 26, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jan 21, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jan 21, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760, Pharmacy Service, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Feb 26, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
F0849, Administration, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Feb 26, 2026
Dec 18, 2025Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jan 21, 2026

Quality of Resident Care:

These quality measures of Lakewood Healthcare Center, from the regular health assessments of its residents, are compared against the national average with the color code indicators: Better than National Average Worse than National Average

Quality MeasureProviderNational Avg.
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased11.9113.87
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight3.515.19
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.550.82
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection0.291.59
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms64.8712.8
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained00.13
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury1.473.23
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine10093.55
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine99.3182.04
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medicationNot Available1.56
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened2.8414.07
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication23.3919.52
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine10095.46
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine10079.75
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers3.954.62
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence519.01
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicationNot Available15.38

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