DOWNEY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
8425 IOWA STREET, Downey, CA 90241
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How DOWNEY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER Compares
DOWNEY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER is a 198-bed for-profit nursing facility in Downey, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while quality measures (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (3.6%) is below the California average of 4.5%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 198 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 89% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Downey, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.8 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Falls with major injury: 1.8% — worse than the California average of 1.6%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.6% — better than the California average of 4.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.5% — worse 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 DOWNEY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing DOWNEY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER with other nursing homes in Downey.
How is DOWNEY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help DOWNEY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.6% here versus 4.5% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at DOWNEY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does DOWNEY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER lag behind other Downey options?
Its 1-star overall rating is below the local average of 2.8 stars across 4 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at DOWNEY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Downey
Downey 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 Downey.
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