KEI-AI SOUTH BAY HEALTHCARE CENTER
15115 S VERMONT AVE, Gardena, CA 90247
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How KEI-AI SOUTH BAY HEALTHCARE CENTER Compares
KEI-AI SOUTH BAY HEALTHCARE CENTER is a 98-bed for-profit nursing facility in Gardena, 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 quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the California average of 1.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 98 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
Among the 8 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Gardena, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.1 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 9.9% — better than the California average of 11.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the California average of 1.6% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.6% — better than the California average of 4.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 29.3% — worse than the California average of 23.1% (27% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against California averages across 1164 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask KEI-AI SOUTH BAY HEALTHCARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing KEI-AI SOUTH BAY HEALTHCARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Gardena.
How is KEI-AI SOUTH BAY HEALTHCARE 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 KEI-AI SOUTH BAY HEALTHCARE CENTER 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.
What practices help KEI-AI SOUTH BAY HEALTHCARE 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 does KEI-AI SOUTH BAY HEALTHCARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 98 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at KEI-AI SOUTH BAY HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does KEI-AI SOUTH BAY HEALTHCARE CENTER lag behind other Gardena options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 3.1 stars across 8 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Gardena
Gardena 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 Gardena.
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