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

Inspection record 30% of score 34
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 67
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 56
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.403.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.270.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.93≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year50%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (49 in the current record)

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected January 9, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · E December 12, 2025

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Corrected January 9, 2026 · Pharmacy Service

  • 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

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · E December 12, 2025

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Corrected January 9, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · F December 12, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected January 9, 2026 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Corrected January 9, 2026 · Infection Control

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.