CERRITOS VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER
17836 WOODRUFF AVENUE, Bellflower, CA 90706
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How CERRITOS VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER Compares
CERRITOS VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER is a 140-bed for-profit nursing facility in Bellflower, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the California average of 3.2 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.8%) is below the California average of 1.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 140 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Bellflower, the local average is 1.8 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 13.2% — worse than the California average of 11.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.8% — better than the California average of 1.6% (50% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.2% — worse than the California average of 4.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 19.7% — better than the California average of 23.1%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against California averages across 1164 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask CERRITOS VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing CERRITOS VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Bellflower.
How is CERRITOS VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help CERRITOS VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.8% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is CERRITOS VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 5.2% here versus 4.5% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does CERRITOS VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 140 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at CERRITOS VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does CERRITOS VISTA HEALTHCARE CENTER lag behind other Bellflower options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 1.8 stars across 4 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Bellflower
Bellflower sits in Los Angeles County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.6% of the population — a share of seniors in line with California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 1,370,141 (13.6%)
- Median age
- 36.7 years
- Median household income
- $71,358
- Median home value
- $615,500
Demographics for Los Angeles County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Bellflower.
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