Nursing Care Index

Palos Verdes Health Care Center

Lomita, Los Angeles County, California · CCN 555028 · For-profit (Individual) · not part of a chain

CMS rates Palos Verdes Health Care Center 2 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 48 certified beds, 43 residents a day on average. 52 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 at immediate jeopardy; 3 fines totalling $97,006 and 1 payment denial.

CMS’s ratings

The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.

Overall★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5
Health inspections★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5
Staffing★★★☆☆ 3 of 5
Quality measures★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Quality: long-stay / short-stay4 / — of 5

Staffing

Total nurse staffing4.4206 hours per resident per day
Registered nurses0.25171 hours per resident per day
Weekend total4.17508 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover58.6%
Administrators who left1

Citations from health inspections

Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.

SurveyFindingSeverityStatus
2026-04-01
complaint survey
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0600
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-04-30
2026-04-01
complaint survey
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-04-30
2026-03-27
complaint survey
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-04-20
2026-02-12 Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0801
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-03-09
2026-02-12 Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0814
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-03-09
2026-02-12 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-03-09
2026-02-12 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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0803
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-03-09
2026-02-12 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-03-09
2026-02-12 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0883
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-03-09
2026-02-12 Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0908
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-03-09
2026-02-12 Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0561
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-03-09
2026-02-12 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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-03-09
2026-02-12 Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0605
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-03-09
2026-02-12 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-03-09
2026-02-12 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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0688
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-03-09
2026-02-12 Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0728
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-03-09
2026-02-12 Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Administration Deficiencies · tag F0865
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-03-09
2026-02-12 Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0887
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-03-09
2026-02-12 Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0912
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-03-09
2026-02-12 Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0947
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-03-09
2026-01-26
complaint survey
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0568
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-02-17
2026-01-26
complaint survey
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0569
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2026-02-17
2025-05-18 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-06-17
2025-05-18 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-06-17
2025-05-18 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0558
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-06-17
2025-05-18 Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0646
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-06-17
2025-05-18 Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0730
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-06-17
2025-05-18 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0759
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-06-17
2025-05-18 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0760
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-06-17
2025-05-18 Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0881
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-06-17
2025-05-18 Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0947
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-06-17
2025-05-18 Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0912
B No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; pattern Waiver has been granted
2025-06-17
2024-11-22
complaint survey
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-12-22
2024-10-11
complaint survey
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-11-10
2024-10-11
complaint survey
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.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0726
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-11-10
2024-06-28
complaint survey
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-08-24
2024-05-17 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
L Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-06-16
2024-05-17 Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0732
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-06-16
2024-05-17 Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0947
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-06-16
2024-05-17 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0558
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-06-16
2024-05-17 Implement 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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0758
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-08-14
2024-05-17 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-08-14
2024-05-17 Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Administration Deficiencies · tag F0867
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-08-14
2024-05-17 Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0881
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-06-16
2024-05-17 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-06-16
2024-05-17 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-06-16
2024-05-17 Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0745
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-06-16
2024-05-17 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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-06-16
2024-05-17 Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0912
B No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; pattern Waiver has been granted
2024-06-16
2023-10-11
complaint survey
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-11-11
2023-09-08
complaint survey
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-08
2023-09-08
complaint survey
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.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0726
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-11-07

Fines and payment denials

DatePenaltyAmount
2024-11-22Fine$15,162
2024-10-11Fine$10,851
2024-05-17Payment denial for 70 days from 2024-06-15
2024-05-17Fine$70,993

Who owns and runs it

Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.

NameRoleShareSince
Allelo & Associates
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest1999-07-09
Allelo & Associates
Organization
operational/managerial control1999-09-21
Licht, Amnon
Individual
5% or greater direct ownership interest1999-07-21
Perez, Chris
Individual
adp of the snf2026-01-21
Licht, Amnon
Individual
corporate officer1999-07-21
Perez, Chris
Individual
operational/managerial control2026-01-21

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Los Angeles County.