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2222 Santa Ana Blvd. Los Angeles, CA 90059 · Los Angeles County
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CMS certification number 056478 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Lighthouse Healthcare Center a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Lighthouse Healthcare Center as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall, below the California average of 3.2.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 5.73 hours per resident per day at Lighthouse Healthcare Center, above the California median of 4.27 (US median: 3.72). About 0.31 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 5.15 hours, 10% below its all-week average. 30.5% of nursing staff left within a year (California median 36%).
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Lighthouse Healthcare Center: Medicare and Medicaid
Lighthouse Healthcare Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet California's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on June 5, 2025 and found 18 deficiencies, plus 9 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 79 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 79 citations at Lighthouse Healthcare Center across 19 inspection dates, 26 of them from complaint investigations. 3 were at the actual-harm level (G–I), most recently on June 26, 2026. The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (23) and resident assessment and care planning (15). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents" (tag F0689, level G, June 26, 2026). 6 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
August 25, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DHonor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
July 27, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DGive the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
July 8, 2026 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
June 26, 2026 · 2 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
April 7, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
April 2, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
June 5, 2025 · 19 citations · includes complaint inspection
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
EProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
EEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
EEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DGive the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
DEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
DReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
DProvide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DMake sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
May 2, 2025 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
November 28, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
October 22, 2024 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
August 28, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide information about how to apply for and use Medicare and Medicaid benefits.
July 25, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
June 13, 2024 · 17 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
FDesignate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
EEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
EEnsure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
EDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
EProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
ETry different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
EEnsure 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.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
DPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
DImplement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
DEnsure 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.
DEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
May 3, 2024 · 3 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
EEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
April 9, 2024 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
March 13, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
January 19, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
December 12, 2023 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
April 29, 2022 · 19 citations
FEnsure 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.
FProvide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
EHonor 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.
EEnsure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
EEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
EDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
EProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
EProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
EEnsure 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.
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
DKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
DCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
DProvide 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.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DImplement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
DSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Questions to ask on a tour of Lighthouse Healthcare Center
- Inspectors cited the home at the actual-harm level on June 26, 2026 under the rule on quality of life and care. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on June 26, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
5 penalties in the last three years, including $114,339 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 26, 2026 | Fine | $14,380 |
| Jun 26, 2026 | Payment Denial | 24 days of payments denied |
| Nov 28, 2024 | Fine | $57,125 |
| Apr 9, 2024 | Fine | $42,834 |
| Apr 9, 2024 | Payment Denial | 79 days of payments denied |
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 4/5 | — |
| August 2026 | 1/5 | 1/5 | 4/5 | — |
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Hospitals near Lighthouse Healthcare Center
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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1.1 mi
Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital Los AngelesEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 2h 30m for patients treated and sent home
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1.6 mi
Saint Francis Medical Center LynwoodEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 3h 58m for patients treated and sent home
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3.7 mi
Community and Mission Hospital of Huntington Park Huntington ParkEmergency room ★☆☆☆☆ Medicare overall 1 of 5Median ER visit 3h 29m for patients treated and sent home
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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Affiliation comes from CMS's affiliated-entity data, October 2026.
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