Lakewood Healthcare Center

Safety & Inspections

Health deficiencies

National median: 7

53 above national median

Total federal penalties

$41,526

Special Focus Facility

CMS has identified this facility as having a sustained record of serious quality issues. SFF facilities are inspected twice as often as standard facilities.

Abuse citation

CMS has cited this facility for abuse in one of the two most recent reporting cycles.

CMS data as of March 1, 2026

Staffing breakdown

Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.

Total nurse staffing

National median: 4.12 hrs

4.55 hrs above national median

Registered nurse (RN)

0.36 hrs

Licensed practical nurse (LPN)

1.01 hrs

Certified nursing aide (CNA)

2.70 hrs

Physical therapy

0.08 hrs

Quality rating trend

Overall rating stable at 1 stars across 18 data points.

Facility profile

Type

Skilled Nursing Facility · Nursing home

Capacity

290 certified beds · ~284 avg residents/day (98% occupancy)

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

Payment accepted

Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)

About

Lakewood Healthcare Center is a 290-bed for-profit corporation located in Downey, California. While the facility maintains a 4-star CMS staffing rating, it holds an overall 1-star rating due to 1-star assessments in both health inspections and quality measures.

Location

12023 Lakewood Blvd, Downey, 90242, Downey, CA

Recent reviews

• Monica Trujillo ★★★★★ January 4, 2026

  Facility lobby has been remodeled.Looks nice.I was able to sit in lobby with my sister.She seemed to be doing better.Staff was nice and helpful.

• jose Argumedo ★☆☆☆☆ December 8, 2025

  There own employees park on the handicap parking spots they dont care for the people that need that spot.<br>Will be letting the city of downey know about this issue.....

• Consuelo Shelburne ★★★★★ September 17, 2025

  Clean facility. Friendly staff. Staff greet visitors throughout facility and ask if you have been helped and ask if you need anything.

• Char Griffis ★★★★★ August 28, 2025

  LHCC is a great place to have in the area. The patients have a clean environment to live in, the space they need to thrive and the systems in place to have a long happy, healthy life.

• Meredith Gyetvay ★★★★★ August 26, 2025

  You can see how much the staff really care about their patients. Excellent behavioral health services, too!

Frequently asked questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Lakewood Healthcare Center?

Lakewood Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.

How did Lakewood Healthcare Center score on health inspections?

Lakewood Healthcare Center received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars from CMS.

What is the staffing rating for Lakewood Healthcare Center?

Lakewood Healthcare Center has a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.

How many beds does Lakewood Healthcare Center have?

Lakewood Healthcare Center has 290 certified beds.

Does Lakewood Healthcare Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?

Yes, Lakewood Healthcare Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.

Where is Lakewood Healthcare Center located?

Lakewood Healthcare Center is located at 12023 Lakewood Blvd, Downey, 90242, Downey, California.

How can I contact Lakewood Healthcare Center?

You can reach Lakewood Healthcare Center by phone at +1 562-869-0978.

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