Burlington Convalescent Hospital
845 S.Burlington Avenue · Los Angeles, CA · 90057 · 2133815585
124 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Longwood Management Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.10 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.47 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.81 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 36% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,278 |
Inspection citations (33 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D June 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · G February 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2025
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 21, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 21, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 21, 2025
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · B February 21, 2025
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E February 9, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected March 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 9, 2024
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected March 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 9, 2024
Maintain 15 months of resident assessments in the resident's active clinical record.
Corrected March 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 9, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 1, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 9, 2024
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected March 1, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E February 9, 2024
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected March 1, 2024 · Environmental
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No harm found · B February 9, 2024
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected March 1, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D December 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 17, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 10, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2023
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected April 10, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 17, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 10, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 10, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 10, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 21, 2025 | Fine | $8,278 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 056326 · certified since August 1, 1974. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.