Lawndale Healthcare & Wellness Centre LLC
15100 S Prairie · Lawndale, CA · 90260 · 3106793344
59 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- 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.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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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: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $62,004 |
Inspection citations (68 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E April 21, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected May 4, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 25, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected January 25, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 25, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 25, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 25, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 25, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected January 25, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E January 23, 2026
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected January 25, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Corrected January 25, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected January 25, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 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 January 25, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected January 25, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected January 25, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 23, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 25, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 25, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F January 23, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 25, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 25, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E January 21, 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 February 6, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E January 21, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E January 21, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 21, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 21, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected September 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2025 · 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 September 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 3, 2024 | Fine | $30,033 |
| July 3, 2024 | Payment Denial | 19 days |
| February 28, 2024 | Fine | $31,971 |
| February 28, 2024 | Payment Denial | 17 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555816 · certified since February 8, 2005. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.