Imperial Crest Health Care Center

11834 Inglewood Avenue · Hawthorne, CA · 90250 · 3106791461

105 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Longwood Management Corporation

  • Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.

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

Inspection record 30% of score 48
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 82
Federal penalties 15% 81
Trend 10% 70
Context 5% 75

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.723.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.530.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day4.40≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year35%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $2,823

Inspection citations (47 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected June 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D May 21, 2025 · found via complaint

    Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.

    Corrected June 6, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D April 4, 2025

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Corrected April 24, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D April 4, 2025

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected April 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D April 4, 2025

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Corrected April 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D April 4, 2025

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected April 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D April 4, 2025

    Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Corrected April 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D April 4, 2025

    Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

    Corrected April 24, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D April 4, 2025

    Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

    Corrected April 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D April 4, 2025

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Corrected April 24, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E April 4, 2025

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Corrected April 24, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D April 4, 2025

    Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

    Corrected April 24, 2025 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · E April 4, 2025

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected April 24, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E April 4, 2025

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Corrected April 24, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D April 4, 2025

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected April 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D April 4, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected April 24, 2025 · Infection Control

  • No harm found · B April 4, 2025

    Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

    Corrected April 24, 2025 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · D March 13, 2025 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected March 29, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D December 26, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected January 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D December 26, 2024 · found via complaint

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Corrected January 23, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D December 24, 2024 · found via complaint

    Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.

    Corrected January 10, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D September 20, 2024 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected October 11, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D September 20, 2024 · found via complaint

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected October 11, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D May 16, 2024 · found via complaint

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected June 1, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D April 19, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected May 8, 2024 · Infection Control

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
June 26, 2023Fine$2,823

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555719 · certified since October 16, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.