Western Convalescent Hospital
2190 W Adams Blvd · Los Angeles, CA · 90018 · 3237377778
129 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Longwood Management Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
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: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.97 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.84 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.22 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 27% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (76 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 14, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E September 18, 2025 · found via complaint
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 October 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 18, 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 October 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025 · found via complaint
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 September 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected September 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 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 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 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 April 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 21, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 21, 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 April 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2025
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 21, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 21, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 21, 2025
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 April 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 21, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 21, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E March 21, 2025
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 April 11, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E March 21, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 21, 2025
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected April 11, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555069 · certified since May 2, 1977. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.