LAKEWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER is a 1-star (much below average) rated 290-bed nursing home in DOWNEY, California. It has 47 deficiencies on its most recent health inspection. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid.

Data from CMS, last updated April 2026

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12023 LAKEWOOD BLVD. · DOWNEY, CA 90242
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Overall Rating
Health Inspections
1 / 5
Staffing
1 / 5
Quality Measures
1 / 5
Trend
stable
Staffing
RN Hours/Resident/Day
N/A
Total Nurse Hours/Day
N/A
RN Turnover
N/A
Total Staff Turnover
N/A
Facility Info
Beds
290
Avg. Residents/Day
282
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certification
Medicare, Medicaid
Inspections
Health Deficiencies
47
Complaint Deficiencies
22
Total Fines
$175,481
Number of Penalties
5

Penalty History

DateTypeFine
December 2025 Fine $133,955
December 2025 Payment Denial
June 2025 Fine $14,901
June 2025 Payment Denial
August 2024 Fine $26,625

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall rating for LAKEWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER?
LAKEWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars (Much Below Average) based on CMS quality data.
Has LAKEWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER been fined or penalized?
Yes, LAKEWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER has 5 penalty record(s) on file totaling $175,481.
How many deficiencies does LAKEWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER have?
LAKEWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER has 47 health deficiency citation(s) from its most recent inspection cycle.
Does LAKEWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, LAKEWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
How does LAKEWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER compare to other nursing homes in DOWNEY?
Visit our DOWNEY, California nursing homes page to see how LAKEWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER ranks against other facilities in the area.