Westlake Convalescent Hospital
316 S Westlake Avenue · Los Angeles, CA · 90057 · 2134840510
114 certified beds For profit - Corporation
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 79 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
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 6.75 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.78 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 6.26 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 24% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (40 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 27, 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 May 11, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 27, 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 · E April 10, 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 May 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
Corrected May 10, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 18, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 18, 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 August 15, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 18, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 18, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2025
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D June 23, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected July 22, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 23, 2024
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 July 22, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 23, 2024
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected July 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 23, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected July 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 23, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 23, 2024
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 July 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 23, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 23, 2024
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected July 22, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E June 23, 2024
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 July 22, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 23, 2024
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 July 22, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E June 23, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 22, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 056242 · certified since October 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.