About Lakewood Healthcare Center
Lakewood Healthcare Center, located in DOWNEY, CA, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Lakewood Healthcare Center
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 1 Stars
- Nursing Hours N/A
- Safety Record Issues
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the PACIFIC HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS network. This chain operates 15 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 1 |
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| Health Inspection | 1 |
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| Quality Measures | 1 |
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| Staffing | 1 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 503 | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 468 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 32.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 7.3% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | 3.5% |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | 1.0% |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 12.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 3.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 68.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 1.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | N/A |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 3.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 23.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 3.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 4.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | N/A |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 11 complaints
- 2024: 17 complaints
- 2025: 24 complaints
- 2026: 5 complaints
- Total: 57 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Feb 19, 2026 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| Jan 18, 2026 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. |
| Jan 17, 2026 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Sep 19, 2025 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| Sep 12, 2025 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| Aug 15, 2025 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| Aug 05, 2025 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. |
| Jul 23, 2025 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Jul 23, 2025 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Jul 22, 2025 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| Jul 11, 2025 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| Jul 11, 2025 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| Jul 11, 2025 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| Jun 27, 2025 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Jun 27, 2025 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| May 30, 2025 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| May 09, 2025 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| May 09, 2025 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| Apr 01, 2025 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Apr 01, 2025 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Mar 06, 2025 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Mar 06, 2025 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| Feb 24, 2025 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Feb 24, 2025 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| Feb 24, 2025 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. |
| Nov 18, 2024 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| Nov 18, 2024 | 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. |
| Oct 09, 2024 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| Sep 24, 2024 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| Sep 24, 2024 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
| Sep 18, 2024 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Sep 01, 2024 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Sep 01, 2024 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Sep 01, 2024 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| Sep 01, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| May 18, 2024 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| May 18, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| May 12, 2024 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Apr 21, 2024 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| Apr 21, 2024 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Apr 21, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Mar 06, 2024 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Nov 16, 2023 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Nov 03, 2023 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Nov 03, 2023 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Nov 03, 2023 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| Nov 03, 2023 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| Oct 14, 2023 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Sep 20, 2023 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| Sep 20, 2023 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| Sep 20, 2023 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| Aug 25, 2023 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| Jul 22, 2023 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. |
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
THE HEALTHCARE CENTER OF DOWNEY LLC
Ownership Structure
- RECHNITZ LAKEWOOD GP Direct: 89%
Management & Direction
- CORPORATE INTERFACE SERVICES LLC OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- CORPORATE INTERFACE SERVICES LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- ALICE ENRIQUEZ OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- ALICE ENRIQUEZ ADP OF THE SNF
- ARNOLD LING OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- ARNOLD LING ADP OF THE SNF
- SHLOMO RECHNITZ OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- SHLOMO RECHNITZ ADP OF THE SNF
- ROCKPORT ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES LLC OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- ROCKPORT ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES LLC ADP OF THE SNF
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Clear View Convalescent Center | N/A | 5 |
| Torrance Memorial Med Ctr Snf/dp | N/A | 5 |
| Mount San Antonio Gardens | N/A | 5 |
| Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital D/p Snf | N/A | 5 |
| Glendale Adventist Medical Center Dp/snf | N/A | 5 |
| Beacon Healthcare Center | N/A | 5 |
| Sun Mar Nursing Center | N/A | 5 |
| Long Beach Post Acute | N/A | 5 |
| East Los Angeles Doctors Hosp | N/A | 5 |
| Presbyterian Intercomm Hosp Dp/snf | N/A | 5 |
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Noted Deficiencies
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Nursing Hours Analysis
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Lakewood Healthcare Center directly at 5628690978. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
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