Lawndale Healthcare & Wellness Centre LLC
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based on 37 Google reviews

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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Abuse citation on record
- Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (26 vs median 13.0)
Bottom 25% in CA · Meets national RN staffing standard · Above recommended total nurse staffing · $62,004 in fines · Abuse citation
What this means for your family
This facility offers a clean environment and highly communicative nursing staff, which is excellent for peace of mind. However, because there are documented instances of serious neglect and medication errors in the past, you should specifically ask about their current protocols for wound care and medication administration during your visit.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
37 reviews on Google“Families can expect a facility that is frequently praised for its friendly, professional, and attentive nursing staff and a clean, welcoming environment. However, there are serious historical reports of poor care, including issues with medication management, patient neglect, and inadequate pain management that should be investigated during a tour.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Friendly and approachable nursing staff
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Effective communication with family members
- Welcoming and professional admissions process
Concerns
- Inadequate patient care and neglect (e.g., bed sores, lack of pain management) (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Poor food quality (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Staffing and professionalism issues among CNAs (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 74 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard great things about how approachable the nursing staff is; how do they typically communicate daily updates or changes in health to family members?
- 2Since we want to ensure comfort, what specific protocols are in place to manage pain and prevent skin issues like pressure sores?
- 3Could you tell us more about how medications are double-checked and managed to ensure everything is administered accurately and on time?
- 4We'd love to know more about the dining experience—how is the menu planned, and are there ways to ensure meals are both nutritious and enjoyable?
- 5In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the immediate process for notifying the family and coordinating care?
- 6What kind of daily activities or social outings are available to help residents stay engaged and connected with one another?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The communication between the staff and the family was excellent. The family was always informed about the patient's progress and care plan.”
“All of the staff that we met were kind and caring. There were many questions from both sides on intake. The staff took their time and were friendly and engaging.”
“I placed my mother there, who suffers from Dementia, for 2 1/2 days before I removed her due to lack of care from the caregivers. In that short period that my mother received a bed sore”
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents who lost too much weight
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility has a concerning pattern of repeated complaints from families, with 37 out of 80 deficiencies triggered by family reports. The most frequent problems involve protecting residents from abuse and neglect, care planning, and accident prevention. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the recurring nature of abuse protection violations across multiple complaint surveys raises serious concerns about resident safety and quality oversight at this facility.
Apr 21, 2026Complaint1
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
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.
Jan 23, 2026Routine22
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
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.
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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.
Administration Deficiencies
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
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.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Jan 23, 2026Complaint1
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Jan 21, 2026Complaint5
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
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
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Sep 10, 2025Complaint2
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
May 29, 2025Complaint1
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Jul 3, 2024
$30,033
Payment Denial
Jul 3, 2024
19-day denial
Fine
Feb 28, 2024
$31,971
Payment Denial
Feb 28, 2024
17-day denial
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Lawndale Healthcare & Wellness Centre LLC
for profit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Rechnitz Lawndale Gp
Owner · Organization
Rechnitz, Shlomo
Owner
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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Google Reviews
37 reviews from families & visitors
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