Skyline Healthcare Center - La
3032 Rowena Ave · Los Angeles, CA · 90039 · 3236651185
99 certified beds For profit - Individual
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (2 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- Federal penalties on record: $190,788 in fines in the last 24 months.
Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$190,788 in federal fines in the last 24 months
3 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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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: 3 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) | 5 · $251,090 |
Inspection citations (121 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 20, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 2, 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 September 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 9, 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 31, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected August 31, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 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 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 9, 2025 · 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 August 31, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected August 31, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 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 August 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 31, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025
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 June 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected June 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025
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 June 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 22, 2025
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected June 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected June 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 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 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 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 June 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 22, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 22, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected June 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2025 | Fine | $95,472 |
| May 6, 2025 | Payment Denial | 11 days |
| April 1, 2025 | Fine | $39,176 |
| April 1, 2025 | Payment Denial | 2 days |
| September 1, 2024 | Fine | $56,140 |
| June 13, 2024 | Fine | $46,727 |
| January 8, 2024 | Fine | $13,575 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555117 · certified since March 15, 1979. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.