DEPT OF STATE HOSPITALS - METROPOLITAN SNF
11401 SOUTH BLOOMFIELD AVENUE, Norwalk, CA 90650
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Care Quality Indicators
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How DEPT OF STATE HOSPITALS - METROPOLITAN SNF Compares
DEPT OF STATE HOSPITALS - METROPOLITAN SNF is a 102-bed government-owned nursing facility in Norwalk, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (67.7%) is above the California average of 11.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 102 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 57% occupied.
Among the 7 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Norwalk, the local average is 1.6 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 67.7% — worse than the California average of 11.6% (481% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the California average of 1.6% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 9.1% — worse than the California average of 4.5% (103% higher).
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against California averages across 1164 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask DEPT OF STATE HOSPITALS - METROPOLITAN SNF
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing DEPT OF STATE HOSPITALS - METROPOLITAN SNF with other nursing homes in Norwalk.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for DEPT OF STATE HOSPITALS - METROPOLITAN SNF, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is DEPT OF STATE HOSPITALS - METROPOLITAN SNF 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 is DEPT OF STATE HOSPITALS - METROPOLITAN SNF doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 67.7% here versus 11.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help DEPT OF STATE HOSPITALS - METROPOLITAN SNF keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is DEPT OF STATE HOSPITALS - METROPOLITAN SNF's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 57% occupancy across 102 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at DEPT OF STATE HOSPITALS - METROPOLITAN SNF?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Norwalk
Norwalk 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 Norwalk.
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