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This facility has areas of concern that warrant careful consideration. Registered Nurse hours are 56% of the EveryPlace reference benchmark; ask how RN coverage is allocated across shifts. The latest standard survey recorded 28 findings, above the CA average of 15.4. We recommend asking the administrator directly: "How are you addressing recent staffing shortfalls?" These are not reasons to panic, but they are reasons to ask tough questions and visit in person.
Families considering Lynwood Post Acute often praise the exceptional physical therapy team and the compassionate nature of many nursing staff members. However, there are serious, recurring allegations regarding patient neglect, specifically involving hygiene and unresponsive call lights. While recent reviews lean positive, historical reports of poor sanitation and lack of medical oversight remain a significant concern for prospective residents.
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Key Review Excerpts
“The rehab people were really great, they got him back in his feet. The place itself doesn't seem so bad. Doesn't smell and the people seem happy”
“The nurses, rehab team, and staff are kind, attentive, and truly dedicated to their patients. The facility is clean, organized, and very welcoming.”
“The best thing about this place are the physical therapy and wound care departs. 95% of the other employees are inept. Call lights go unanswered upwards 40 mins.”
Both RN and total nursing hours are below the EveryPlace reference benchmarks. Ask the facility how it staffs each shift for current resident needs.
Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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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
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Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
This facility has a concerning pattern of 75 deficiencies over 16 surveys, with families filing multiple complaints that triggered investigations. The most frequent problems involve medication management, infection control, and care planning. Issues persist across recent surveys from 2023-2025, indicating ongoing challenges with fundamental care areas. Recent complaints include concerns about abuse reporting, resident safety, and living conditions that families should carefully evaluate.
Egress Deficiencies
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Environmental Deficiencies
Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.
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.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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 enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Environmental Deficiencies
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
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.
Lynwood Post Acute Care Center
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Cambridge Healthcare Services
32 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.6/5 · Rank 17 of 31
Owners
Ag Facilities Operations, LLC
Owner · Organization
Ira E Smedra Living Trust
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Win Win Enterprises, LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
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