Torrance Memorial Med Ctr SNF/Dp
Scout 100Torrance, CA · 40 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
One of Torrance's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $11,400–$17,130/mo
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Lakewood Healthcare Center
12023 Lakewood Blvd., Downey, CA 90242 · Los Angeles County
Lakewood Healthcare Center is a premier skilled nursing facility located in Downey, California. We offer comprehensive rehabilitation services and around-the-clock skilled nursing care within a comfortable and friendly environment, ensuring that each resident feels at home while receiving top-notch medical attention.
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Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 97% full (282 of 290 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A low federal rating — review the details closely
Lakewood Healthcare Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Downey, CA, with 290 certified beds and an average of about 282 residents per day. It operates as part of the Pacific Healthcare Holdings network.
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 1/5 on health inspections, 1/5 on staffing, 1/5 on quality measures.
On the safety record, CMS notes 45 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 3 federal fines totaling $128,597 in the recent record. Note: CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon. We strongly recommend reviewing the full inspection report and discussing it on any tour. This facility is in the CMS Special Focus Facility program, which targets homes with a history of serious quality problems.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 1-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •45 deficiencies at last survey
- •$128,597 in federal fines
- •CMS abuse-citation flag — review carefully
- •In the CMS Special Focus Facility program
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Downey options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 290
- Avg. residents/day
- 282
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Pacific Healthcare Holdings
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 555099
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $11,400–$17,130/mo (median $13,790) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Los Angeles prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
⚠️ This community carries a serious CMS flag (abuse citation) (Special Focus Facility). We recommend reviewing the full inspection report and raising it directly on any tour.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 45
- Federal fines
- 3 ($128,597)
- Total penalties
- 5
- Last standard survey
- 2025-12-18
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (125 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-04-28Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
2026-01-28Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
2026-01-28Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
2026-01-28Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2026-01-09Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
2025-12-31Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2025-12-18Severity G — actual harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
2025-12-18Severity G — actual harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-18 | Fine | $87,071 |
| 2025-12-18 | Payment denial | — |
| 2025-06-13 | Fine | $14,901 |
| 2025-06-13 | Payment denial | — |
| 2024-08-02 | Fine | $26,625 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
Location
12023 Lakewood Blvd., Downey, CA
- Monday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Tuesday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Wednesday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Thursday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Friday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Saturday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
- Sunday: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Lakewood Healthcare Center
How much does Lakewood Healthcare Center cost?
Lakewood Healthcare Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Downey, CA area typically runs $11,400–$17,130 per month (median $13,790, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Lakewood Healthcare Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Lakewood Healthcare Center 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 1/5 for health inspections, 1/5 for staffing, 1/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
What did inspectors find at Lakewood Healthcare Center?
Lakewood Healthcare Center has 125 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-12-18). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Lakewood Healthcare Center have availability?
Typically 97% full (282 of 290 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Lakewood Healthcare Center offer?
Lakewood Healthcare Center in Downey, CA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 290 beds.
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