Lakewood Healthcare Center

12023 Lakewood Blvd., Downey, CA 90242 · (562) 869-0978

Worth a closer look: CMS has it on the Special Focus list for homes with a history of serious problems; CMS flags it for abuse citations. Read the official record before deciding.

The public record

Type: Nursing home
CMS number: 555099
Status: Medicare/Medicaid certified
Certified beds: 290
Ownership: For profit - Corporation · chain: Pacific Healthcare Holdings
County: Los Angeles County

Inspections and ratings on Medicare Care Compare ↗

From Medicare Care Compare. The official record is the source of truth; we refresh our copy regularly.

CMS ratings

Overall: ★★★★★
Health inspections: ★★★★★
Staffing: ★★★★★
Quality measures: ★★★★★

CMS Special Focus status: SFF Candidate.
CMS flags this home for abuse citations.
33 health deficiencies at the most recent standard inspection (2025-12-18).
3 fines in the last three years, $128,597 total.
4.2 nursing hours per resident per day.

What is a nursing home?

A skilled nursing facility with 24-hour nursing care, certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid. CMS rates every one on inspections, staffing and quality.

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