La Brea Rehabilitation Center

505 N. La Brea Avenue · Los Angeles, CA · 90036 · 3239374860

141 certified beds For profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC

Why this verdict

  • Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
  • 6 citations involved actual harm to residents.
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

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Red flags

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.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 26
Serious harm & abuse 20% 70
Staffing 20% 73
Federal penalties 15% 68
Trend 10% 83
Context 5% 100

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: 2 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.403.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.330.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day4.02≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year32%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $33,091

Inspection citations (100 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D March 9, 2026 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected March 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Actual harm · G December 17, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected January 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Corrected January 15, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Corrected September 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D September 11, 2025 · found via complaint

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected September 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D July 15, 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 August 6, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D June 19, 2025

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected July 14, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D June 19, 2025

    Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Corrected July 14, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D June 19, 2025

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected July 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D June 19, 2025

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected July 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D June 19, 2025

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Corrected July 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E June 19, 2025

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Corrected July 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D June 19, 2025

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected July 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E June 19, 2025

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected July 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D June 19, 2025

    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 July 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D June 19, 2025

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Corrected July 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E June 19, 2025

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Corrected July 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D June 19, 2025

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Corrected July 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E June 19, 2025

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Corrected July 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E June 19, 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 July 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D June 19, 2025

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Corrected July 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E June 19, 2025

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected July 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D June 19, 2025

    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Corrected July 14, 2025 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · E June 19, 2025

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Corrected July 14, 2025 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · D May 19, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected June 1, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
May 23, 2024Fine$33,091

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 056195 · certified since October 1, 1978. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.