Downey Community Health Center
8425 Iowa Street · Downey, CA · 90241 · 5628626506
198 certified beds For profit - Partnership
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 74 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.62 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.47 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.21 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 21% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (71 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected September 26, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 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 September 26, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 10, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 10, 2025
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F April 10, 2025
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · F April 10, 2025
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected May 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 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 May 1, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Corrected October 13, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 3, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 3, 2024 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555128 · certified since March 25, 1980. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.