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Los Palos Post-Acute Care Center

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

1430 West 6th Street, San Pedro · San Pedro, CA 9073299 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.2/5

based on 17 Google reviews

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3/ 10
moderate Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (20 vs median 13.0)

Below average in CA · Critically understaffed (RN) · Above recommended total nurse staffing · $6,351 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

While some individuals have had life-changing rehabilitation success here, the facility has a documented pattern of severe understaffing and unprofessionalism. If you choose this facility, you must implement a rigorous daily check-in schedule to ensure your loved one is receiving proper nutrition and medication.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

17 reviews on Google
Families should approach this facility with significant caution due to recurring reports of severe understaffing and unprofessional staff behavior. While some patients have had successful rehabilitation experiences and praise specific caregivers, multiple reviewers highlight critical issues with neglect, poor communication, and lack of clinical competence.

Quality Themes

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Food1.0Staff2.0CleanN/AActivitiesN/AMeds1.0MemoryN/AComms2.0Value4.0

Strengths

  • Successful rehabilitation outcomes for some patients
  • Individual standout caregivers
  • Reasonable cost compared to other CA senior care
  • Ability to accommodate varying levels of care

Concerns

  • Severe understaffing and neglect (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Unprofessional staff behavior and lack of training (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Poor communication with family members (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 18 analyzed

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9
4
2
3
0
2
0
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7

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard great things about the rehabilitation success here; could you tell us more about how the therapy team supports residents during their recovery?
  • 2How does the nursing team ensure that medication schedules are followed accurately and consistently every day?
  • 3What is the process for keeping family members updated on a loved one's health changes or daily well-being?
  • 4Could you describe the daily dining experience and how much input residents have regarding their meal options?
  • 5In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the immediate protocol for getting a doctor or specialist involved?
  • 6What kind of social activities or daily outings are available to help residents stay engaged with the community?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

Thanking all the staff for Helping me get absolutely get back on my feet. I wasn't sure if I was going to make it. Well with all the Love and Support and Care I received. I made it to see another day.

Rehab patient · 2022★★★★★

The staff is very courteous and helpful. They stay in constant communication and they treat our mom with respect.

Long-term resident's family · 2021★★★★★

Miku is an amazing staff member! You are in good hands when Miku walks in your room!!

Resident/Visitor · 2019★★★★★
Source: 17 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.38hrs
51%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.32hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
46%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
40%
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
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

13

measures

Worse Than Avg

2

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.4%
Better than Avg
Here
0.4%
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.

💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.5%
Better than Avg
Here
10.5%
US
19.5%
CA
13.7%
Los angeles
10.8%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.6%
Better than Avg
Here
7.6%
US
14.4%
CA
10.4%
Los angeles
12.5%
💉

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 on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.5%
Better than Avg
Here
9.5%
US
15.4%
CA
11.6%
Los angeles
11.4%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility15.2%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
15.2%
US
19.4%
CA
10.7%
Los angeles
9.7%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.0%
Better than Avg
Here
99.0%
US
79.7%
CA
93.2%
Los angeles
92.5%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.9%
Better than Avg
Here
98.9%
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

20deficiencies
2penalties
Above state avg (15.4)
19 complaint-triggered
$6,351 in fines

Families filed 21 complaints triggering federal investigations, revealing persistent problems with medication management, infection control, and care planning that continue into recent surveys. The most recent deficiencies from May 2025 show ongoing issues with pain management, medication errors exceeding 5%, and food safety that remain under correction plans rather than fully resolved. While older building and fire safety violations appear corrected, the pattern of repeated care quality problems across multiple years suggests systemic challenges that warrant careful consideration.

Jan 16, 2026Complaint
1
0565Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Oct 30, 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.

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.

Sep 22, 2025Complaint
1
0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

May 9, 2025Routine
17
0697Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

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.

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.

0804Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

0867Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

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

0342Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

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.

0760Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

0803Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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.

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.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0881Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

0921Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Jan 23, 2025Complaint
2
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.

0600Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

Nov 12, 2024Complaint
1
0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Federal Penalties

Payment Denial

May 9, 2025

1-day denial

Fine

Dec 11, 2023

$6,351

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Los Palos Post-Acute Care Center

Organization Type

for profit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Valdomar, Celia

Owner

100%

Key personnel

Valdomar, CeliaW-2 Managing EmployeeBrydon, JosephineOfficer / DirectorGlenwright, DeborahOfficer / DirectorValdomar, CeliaOfficer / DirectorGlenwright, DeborahOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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