Los Palos Post-Acute Care Center

1430 West 6th Street · San Pedro, CA · 90732 · 3108326431

99 certified beds For profit - Corporation

Why this verdict

  • Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).

Red flags

Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule

Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.

Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied

CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 36
Serious harm & abuse 20% 94
Staffing 20% 72
Federal penalties 15% 60
Trend 10% 69
Context 5% 100

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: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.323.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.380.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day4.01≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year46%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $6,351

Inspection citations (67 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D January 16, 2026 · found via complaint

    Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

    Corrected February 13, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D October 30, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected November 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D October 30, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected November 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E September 22, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected October 7, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Actual harm · G May 9, 2025

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Corrected June 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected June 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected June 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025

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

    Corrected June 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025

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

    Corrected June 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E May 9, 2025

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

    Corrected June 8, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E May 9, 2025

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Corrected June 8, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Corrected June 8, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E May 9, 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 June 8, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

    Corrected June 8, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E May 9, 2025

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Corrected June 8, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025

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

    Corrected June 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E May 9, 2025

    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Corrected June 8, 2025 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected June 8, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Corrected June 8, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D May 9, 2025

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Corrected June 8, 2025 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025 · found via complaint

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Corrected February 21, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected February 21, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D November 12, 2024 · found via complaint

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected December 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D October 1, 2024 · found via complaint

    Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

    Corrected October 31, 2024 · Resident Rights

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

    Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

    Corrected October 14, 2024 · Resident Rights

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

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
May 9, 2025Payment Denial1 days
December 11, 2023Fine$6,351

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 055527 · certified since January 13, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.