Lomita Post-Acute Care Center
1955 Lomita Blvd · Lomita, CA · 90717 · 3103251970
71 certified beds For profit - Individual Chain: The Ensign Group
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 71 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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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: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.09 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.42 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.61 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 40% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (51 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
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 January 5, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 11, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected January 2, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected January 5, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 5, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 6, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 11, 2025
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected January 3, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 5, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
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 January 7, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected January 7, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Corrected January 4, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected January 5, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 11, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected January 6, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 11, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 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 January 6, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected January 6, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected January 6, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 11, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 6, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected January 6, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 11, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 6, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B December 11, 2025
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected January 6, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D July 22, 2025 · found via complaint
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 August 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 055262 · certified since September 1, 1971. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.