Meadow Creek Post-Acute
7039 Alondra Blvd · Paramount, CA · 90723 · 5625310990
104 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Links Healthcare Group
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $43,016 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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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
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.24 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.65 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.94 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 50% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $43,016 |
Inspection citations (98 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 17, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 23, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected April 9, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G March 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2026 · 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 March 30, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2026 · 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 March 23, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected March 23, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 22, 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 January 16, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E December 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected January 16, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected November 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E October 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 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 November 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 20, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 7, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D September 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected June 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected June 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 20, 2025 · found via complaint
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 June 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 25, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Corrected May 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected May 19, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E April 25, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected May 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 25, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected May 19, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 19, 2025 · 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 |
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| February 24, 2026 | Fine | $34,040 |
| February 24, 2026 | Payment Denial | 8 days |
| July 13, 2024 | Fine | $8,976 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 056166 · certified since July 31, 1970. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.