For-Profit Medicare Medicaid

KEI-AI SOUTH BAY HEALTHCARE CENTER

15115 S VERMONT AVE, Gardena, CA 90247

2.0 CMS Rating
For profit - Limited Liability company
98 Certified Beds
63 Safety Score

Based on 2026 CMS Data

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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

Pressure Ulcers (High Risk) 3.63%

Lower is better

Antipsychotic Medication Use 9.94%

Lower is better

Short-Stay Rehospitalized 29.31%

Lower is better

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.

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 555306
County Los Angeles
Total Beds 98
Occupied Beds 94
Occupancy Rate 96%
Ownership For profit - Limited Liability company

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Location

15115 S VERMONT AVE, Gardena, CA 90247

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Important Data Disclaimer

All facility information, ratings, and quality metrics displayed on this page are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog. Data was last updated: June 5, 2026.

ElderVoice does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any nursing home facility. The Safety Score is a proprietary calculation based on publicly available CMS data and is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be the sole factor in your care decisions.

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