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Courtyard Care Center

Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.

1880 Dawson Avenue, Signal Hill, CA 9080659 bedsLicensed & Active
3/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.6/5

based on 74 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is an excellent choice for rehabilitation and long-term care due to its highly skilled therapy team and clean environment. However, if your loved one has complex medical needs or requires frequent physician intervention, you should closely monitor response times and verify the protocols for physician visits.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

74 reviews on Google
Families can expect a clean and welcoming environment with a highly praised physical therapy and nursing team that emphasizes dignity and respect. While many reviewers highlight excellent communication and personalized care, some families have reported serious concerns regarding medical delays and insufficient preparation for complex neurological injuries.

Quality Themes

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Strengths

  • Compassionate and professional nursing staff
  • Exceptional physical and occupational therapy services
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Strong family communication and transparency
  • Welcoming and friendly administrative staff

Concerns

  • Delays in medical attention and physician visits (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Inadequate preparation for complex medical/TBI cases
  • Staffing behavior and facility odor issues

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 60 analyzed

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4
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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about the compassion of your nursing staff; how do you ensure that same level of personal care is maintained during shift changes?
  • 2Since your therapy services are highly regarded, could you tell us more about how the physical and occupational therapists work with residents to maintain their mobility?
  • 3How does the clinical team manage timely communication with physicians, especially if a resident's condition changes unexpectedly?
  • 4What specific protocols do you have in place to ensure medical attention is provided immediately during after-hours or overnight periods?
  • 5With the recent focus on facility improvements, what steps are being taken to ensure the environment remains consistently fresh and well-maintained for all residents?
  • 6What kind of daily activities or social outings do you have planned to help residents stay engaged with one another?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The staff is above and beyond amazing. I can’t say enough about the nurses my mom had and even she said they were amazing. EVERYONE… CNAs, PT, RNs, office staff, LVNs… treated her with so much love and care.

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★

Teddy, the director of nurses, is amazing!!!! He stayed 3 hours past his shift to wait for my mother to arrive and be processed into the facility. He answered all our questions and was very professional and helpful.

New resident's family · 2024★★★★★

My mom lived here for more than 5 years. There’s no perfect place but all we can ask for is effort and communication. I feel like this place led by their strong leaders helped my mom through her condition.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★
Source: 74 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.27hrs
36%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.40hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
50%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

16

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
15.5%
CA
11.7%
Los angeles
11.4%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.1%
Better than Avg
Here
7.1%
US
19.5%
CA
13.7%
Los angeles
10.8%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.3%
Better than Avg
Here
1.3%
US
12.1%
CA
7.0%
Los angeles
8.7%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.4%
Better than Avg
Here
9.4%
US
19.4%
CA
10.7%
Los angeles
9.7%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.2%
Better than Avg
Here
5.2%
US
14.4%
CA
10.4%
Los angeles
12.5%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.0%
Better than Avg
Here
8.0%
US
15.3%
CA
10.5%
Los angeles
9.5%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.6%
Better than Avg
Here
98.6%
US
79.8%
CA
93.2%
Los angeles
92.5%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.2%
Better than Avg
Here
99.2%
US
81.8%
CA
94.2%
Los angeles
94.5%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.1%
Better than Avg
Here
1.1%
US
1.6%
CA
1.5%
Los angeles
1.5%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

21deficiencies
Above state avg (15.4)
15 complaint-triggered

This facility has concerning patterns with 12 complaint-triggered deficiencies showing families have filed reports about care issues. The most recurring problems involve medication management, infection control, and resident assessment/care planning. Recent surveys in 2025 show persistent issues including medication errors above 5%, infection control failures, and problems with resident notification about health changes, suggesting ongoing operational challenges despite the facility's corrections.

Mar 4, 2026Complaint
5
0692Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0725Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

0755Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Dec 12, 2025Routine
23
0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0867Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0761Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0759Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0814Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

0887Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

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.

0355Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0881Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

0582Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0678Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

0730Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

0321Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0324Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0351Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0032Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

0039Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Jun 26, 2025Complaint
2
0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Feb 19, 2025Complaint
1
0580Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Jan 30, 2025Complaint
3
0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Dec 12, 2024Complaint
2
0660Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Courtyard Care Center

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Nahs

Chain Size

12 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 4.0/5 · Rank 8 of 12 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Nahs Holding INC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

100%

Key personnel

Bagsic, JonahW-2 Managing EmployeeBagsic, JonahOfficer / DirectorEllis-Sherinian, JamesOfficer / DirectorLane, JoanneOfficer / DirectorBagsic, JonahOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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