Courtyard Care Center
1880 Dawson Avenue · Signal Hill, CA · 90806 · 5624945188
59 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Nahs
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.27 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.40 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.27 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.93 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 50% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (49 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected March 19, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 19, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected March 19, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E March 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 19, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 19, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2025
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 January 9, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 12, 2025
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F December 12, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2025
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 January 9, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 19, 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 March 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected February 15, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 15, 2025 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555785 · certified since June 5, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.