Montrose Healthcare Center
2123 Verdugo Blvd. · Montrose, CA · 91020 · 8182493925
59 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Longwood Management Corporation Part of a CCRC
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 77 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.05 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.51 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.74 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 34% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (37 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 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 July 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 10, 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 May 2, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 10, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 2, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E April 21, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected May 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 21, 2024
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected May 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 21, 2024
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 May 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 21, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 13, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 21, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected May 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 21, 2024
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 21, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 13, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 21, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected May 13, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E April 21, 2024
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 May 13, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 21, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 13, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 21, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 13, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 21, 2024
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected May 13, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D April 21, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 13, 2024 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 055135 · certified since December 1, 1976. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.