Playa Del Rey Center
7716 Manchester Avenue · Playa Del Rey, CA · 90293 · 3108234694
99 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Genesis Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $16,149 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
4 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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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: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.84 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.37 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.64 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 39% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $154,742 |
Inspection citations (108 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 29, 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 May 12, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 7, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026 · 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 January 23, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 9, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected January 23, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected January 5, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 5, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 5, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025 · found via complaint
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 January 5, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected January 5, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 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 January 5, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected November 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected November 19, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2025
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 13, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 13, 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 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 13, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 13, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E June 13, 2025
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected June 20, 2025 · Environmental
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| April 25, 2025 | Fine | $16,149 |
| April 25, 2025 | Payment Denial | 28 days |
| July 28, 2023 | Fine | $138,593 |
| July 28, 2023 | Payment Denial | 34 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555004 · certified since May 1, 1980. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.