WEST COVINA HEALTHCARE CENTER
850 S. SUNKIST AVE., West Covina, CA 91790
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How WEST COVINA HEALTHCARE CENTER Compares
WEST COVINA HEALTHCARE CENTER is a 97-bed for-profit nursing facility in West Covina, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 4 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.4%) is below the California average of 1.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 97 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% occupied.
Among the 5 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in West Covina, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.2 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 3.1% — better than the California average of 11.6% (73% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 0.4% — better than the California average of 1.6% (78% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.7% — better than the California average of 4.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 30.4% — worse than the California average of 23.1% (31% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against California averages across 1164 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask WEST COVINA HEALTHCARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing WEST COVINA HEALTHCARE CENTER with other nursing homes in West Covina.
What keeps WEST COVINA HEALTHCARE CENTER's quality measures rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help WEST COVINA HEALTHCARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 3.1% here versus 11.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help WEST COVINA HEALTHCARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.4% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does WEST COVINA HEALTHCARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 90% occupancy across 97 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at WEST COVINA HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at WEST COVINA HEALTHCARE 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 West Covina
West Covina 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 West Covina.
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