LAKEWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER
12023 LAKEWOOD BLVD., Downey, CA 90242
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
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Care Quality Indicators
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How LAKEWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER Compares
LAKEWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER is a 290-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 lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 1 star. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (32.5%) is above the California average of 23.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 290 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 97% 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: 1.3% — better than the California average of 1.6%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.9% — better than the California average of 4.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 32.5% — worse than the California average of 23.1% (40% 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 LAKEWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LAKEWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Downey.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for LAKEWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is LAKEWOOD 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 LAKEWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.3% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is LAKEWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER doing to reduce short-stay rehospitalizations?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 32.5% here versus 23.1% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does LAKEWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 97% occupancy across 290 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at LAKEWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
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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