Cerritos Vista Healthcare Center in Bellflower, CA

Cerritos Vista Healthcare Center is a medicare and medicaid certified nursing home in Bellflower, California. It is located in Los Angeles county at 17836 Woodruff Avenue, Bellflower, California 90706. You can reach out to the office of Cerritos Vista Healthcare Center via phone at (562) 925-8457. This skilled nursing facility has 140 federally certified beds with average occupancy rate of 95.14%. Its legal business name is Cerritos Vista Healthcare Center LLC and has the following ownership type - For Profit - Corporation. It is part of Longwood Management Corporation, a chain of 38 nursing homes.

Cerritos Vista Healthcare Center (Medicare CCN 056405) 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 1973 (53 years certified) and the last quality survey was conducted in February, 2026.

Contact Information

Cerritos Vista Healthcare Center
17836 Woodruff Avenue, Bellflower, California 90706
(562) 925-8457

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Nursing Home Profile

NameCerritos Vista Healthcare Center
Location17836 Woodruff Avenue, Bellflower, California
Certified ByMedicare and Medicaid
No. of Certified Beds140
Occupancy Rate95.14%
Medicare ID (CCN)056405
Legal Business NameCerritos Vista Healthcare Center LLC
Ownership TypeFor Profit - Corporation
ChainLongwood Management Corporation (38 nursing homes)
Chain Average Overall Rating2.2 out of 5

NPI Associated with this Nursing Home:

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

NPI Number1407373350
MatchConfirmed listed in Medicare enrollment records
Organization NameCerritos Vista Healthcare Center LLC
Doing Business AsCerritos Vista Healthcare Center
Address17836 Woodruff Ave, Bellflower, CA 90706
Phone Number562-925-8457

NPI Number1932273976
MatchPossible same name, address or phone number
Organization NameEstrella Inc
Doing Business AsWoodruff Convalescent Center
Address17836 Woodruff Ave, Bellflower, CA 90706
Phone Number562-925-8457

Quality Ratings:

Nursing homes vary in the quality of care and services they provide to their residents. The below quality ratings for Cerritos Vista 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 Cerritos Vista 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 Cerritos Vista 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 day3.783.86
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day0.350.69
Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day0.960.86
Nurse aide hours per resident per day2.472.32
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend3.523.42
RN hours per resident per day on the weekend0.220.48
Physical therapist hours per resident per day0.080.07
Total nursing staff turnover45%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover41.7%42.9%
Number of administrators who have left the nursing home00.5

Complaints, Fines and Penalties:

Cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation of residents (Care Compare abuse icon)No
Number of Fines0
Total Amount of Fines in Dollars$0
Number of Payment Denials0
Total Number of Penalties0

Health Inspections:

In its most recent inspection cycle (standard health inspection in February, 2026, plus any complaint inspections), inspectors cited Cerritos Vista Healthcare Center for 37 health deficiencies (national average: 9.3). The 30 most recent of its 84 citations since 2023 are listed below.

DateDeficiencyHarm LevelStatus
May 28, 2026Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jun 7, 2026
May 28, 2026Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755, Pharmacy Service, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jun 7, 2026
Apr 6, 2026Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
F0745, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Apr 16, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
F0814, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, widespreadCorrected by Mar 8, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Mar 8, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Honor 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.
F0578, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Mar 8, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Mar 8, 2026
Feb 26, 2026PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
F0645, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Mar 8, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Provide 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 Mar 8, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Provide 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
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Mar 8, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
F0693, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Mar 8, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
F0745, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Mar 8, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Provide 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 Mar 8, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
F0804, Nutrition and Dietary, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Mar 8, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Ensure 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 Mar 8, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Procure 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 Mar 8, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880, Infection Control, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, patternCorrected by Mar 8, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
F0552, Resident Rights, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 8, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
F0605, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 8, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
F0637, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 8, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 8, 2026
Feb 26, 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, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 8, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 8, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
F0676, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 8, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
F0699, Quality of Life and Care, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 8, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
F0711, Nursing and Physician Services, Standard inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Mar 8, 2026
Feb 26, 2026Provide 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, isolatedCorrected by Mar 8, 2026
Jan 6, 2026Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
F0552, Resident Rights, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jan 16, 2026
Jan 6, 2026Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
F0742, Quality of Life and Care, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jan 16, 2026
Jan 6, 2026Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755, Pharmacy Service, Complaint inspection
Potential for harm, isolatedCorrected by Jan 16, 2026

Quality of Resident Care:

These quality measures of Cerritos Vista 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 increased22.6713.87
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight10.275.19
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder1.160.82
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection2.461.59
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms012.8
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained00.13
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury0.823.23
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine10093.55
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine99.3982.04
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication0.631.56
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened13.8914.07
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication5.1219.52
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 ulcers4.524.62
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence5.1119.01
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication16.3615.38

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