Paramount Convalescent Hosp.
8558 East Rosecrans Avenue · Paramount, CA · 90723 · 5626346877
59 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: David Johnson
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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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
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.45 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.45 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.93 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 30% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $34,613 |
Inspection citations (47 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected December 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected December 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2025
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected December 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2025
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected December 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected December 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 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 December 30, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected December 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 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 December 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 30, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F December 5, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 30, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected December 30, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 24, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G October 4, 2024 · found via complaint
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 October 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2024
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected October 30, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2024
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 October 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 4, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 30, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 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 October 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected October 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 4, 2024 · 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 October 30, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| October 4, 2024 | Fine | $34,613 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 056446 · certified since October 7, 1974. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.