Palos Verdes Health Care Center
26303 Western Ave. · Lomita, CA · 90717 · 3107845440
48 certified beds For profit - Individual
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $26,013 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 4 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
3 immediate-jeopardy citations 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.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.26 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
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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: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.49 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.26 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.05 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $97,006 |
Inspection citations (65 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 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 30, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 30, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 20, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 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 March 9, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F February 12, 2026
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 12, 2026
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 12, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 12, 2026
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F February 12, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 12, 2026
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
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 March 9, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 12, 2026
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E January 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected February 17, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected February 17, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 18, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected June 17, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 18, 2025
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Corrected June 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 18, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| November 22, 2024 | Fine | $15,162 |
| October 11, 2024 | Fine | $10,851 |
| May 17, 2024 | Fine | $70,993 |
| May 17, 2024 | Payment Denial | 70 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555028 · certified since October 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.