Artesia Christian Home Inc.
11614 E. 183rd St · Artesia, CA · 90701 · 5628655210
66 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $98,079 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
$98,079 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.22 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.41 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.62 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 40% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $98,079 |
Inspection citations (47 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
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.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 23, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 23, 2026
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.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 23, 2026
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 23, 2026
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
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.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 23, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Provide specialized rehabilitative services by qualified personnel, when ordered for a resident by a doctor.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 23, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F January 23, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 23, 2026
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B January 23, 2026
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected December 17, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected December 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected July 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · K November 15, 2024
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · L November 15, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Immediate jeopardy · K November 15, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G November 15, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G November 15, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| October 25, 2024 | Fine | $98,079 |
| October 25, 2024 | Payment Denial | 36 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 055539 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.