Kei-Ai Los Angeles Healthcare Center
2221 Lincoln Park Ave · Los Angeles, CA · 90031 · 3232765700
300 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Aspen Skilled Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- 5 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 2 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
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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 | 4.32 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.47 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.09 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 45% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $184,989 |
Inspection citations (122 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E March 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected April 16, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 16, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2026 · 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 23, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected March 23, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 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 13, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 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 13, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2026
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 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 March 13, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 20, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected March 4, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected November 27, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E September 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 October 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected October 9, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 9, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 4, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected August 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| May 31, 2024 | Fine | $68,445 |
| November 28, 2023 | Fine | $116,544 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555438 · certified since September 25, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.