Cerritos Vista Healthcare Center
17836 Woodruff Avenue · Bellflower, CA · 90706 · 5629258457
140 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Longwood Management Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
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: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.83 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.37 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.56 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (87 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected April 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 8, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected March 8, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 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 March 8, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2026
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected March 8, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected March 8, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected March 8, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 8, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2026
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected March 8, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 8, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 8, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected March 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 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 March 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2026
Ensure 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.
Corrected March 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected March 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected March 8, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2026
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected March 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 8, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2026
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected March 8, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2026
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected March 8, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2026
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected March 8, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 8, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 26, 2026
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected March 8, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 8, 2026 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 056405 · certified since October 19, 1973. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.