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Lawndale Healthcare & Wellness Centre LLC

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

15100 S Prairie, Lawndale, CA 9026059 bedsLicensed & Active
1/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.9/5

based on 37 Google reviews

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5/ 10
high Risk

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

Source: Medicare data

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

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Food3.0Staff7.0Clean8.0Activities5.0Meds2.0MemoryN/AComms8.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • 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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234'14(2)'17(4)'19(6)'22(4)'24(16)'25(6)

Distribution · 74 analyzed

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14

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

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?

Personalized based on this facility's data


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.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

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.

New resident's family · 2024★★★★

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

Memory care family member · 2023☆☆☆☆
Source: 37 Google reviews

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

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

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

9

measures

Worse Than Avg

5

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility25.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
25.0%
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 Facility4.1%
Better than Avg
Here
4.1%
US
19.4%
CA
10.7%
Los angeles
9.7%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
15.3%
CA
10.5%
Los angeles
9.5%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility22.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
22.8%
US
14.4%
CA
10.4%
Los angeles
12.5%
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
CA
98.6%
Los angeles
99.1%
⚖️

Residents who lost too much weight

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
10.6%
US
5.3%
CA
4.1%
Los angeles
4.8%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
79.8%
CA
93.2%
Los angeles
92.5%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
81.8%
CA
94.2%
Los angeles
94.5%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
8.1%
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

23deficiencies
4penalties
Above state avg (15.4)
38 complaint-triggered
$62,004 in fines

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, 2026Complaint
1
0726Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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, 2026Routine
22
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0726Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0222Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0511Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0584Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

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.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0712Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

0742Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

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.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0770Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

0791Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

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.

0741Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0923Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Jan 23, 2026Complaint
1
0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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, 2026Complaint
5
0600Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0609Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0610Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Sep 10, 2025Complaint
2
0559Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0627Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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, 2025Complaint
1
0627Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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

Owner / Operator

Lawndale Healthcare & Wellness Centre LLC

Organization Type

for profit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Rechnitz Lawndale Gp

Owner · Organization

97%

Rechnitz, Shlomo

Owner

Key personnel

Corporate Interface Services LLCManagerRockport Administrative Services, LLCManagerPatel, ParyusManagerRechnitz, ShlomoManagerScheinberg, YitzchokManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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