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Lynwood Post Acute Care Center

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

3611 East Imperial Highway, Lynwood, CA 9026299 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.7/5

based on 68 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) · Low staff turnover (stable workforce) · Below chain average · No penalties on record

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility is an excellent choice for patients focused on physical rehabilitation, as the therapy team receives consistent praise. However, because of historical reports of neglect and slow response times, you should personally verify the current protocols for hygiene care and call-light monitoring during your visits.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

68 reviews on Google
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.

Quality Themes

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Food5.0Staff7.0Clean6.0ActivitiesN/AMeds5.0MemoryN/AComms7.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Excellent rehabilitation and physical therapy services
  • Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
  • Clean and well-maintained facility environment
  • Bilingual staff members providing clear communication

Concerns

  • Reports of patient neglect regarding hygiene and soiled linens (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Slow response times to call lights (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Unprofessional or rude behavior from certain staff members (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 70 analyzed

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1
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20

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We are so glad to see how clean and well-maintained the facility looks; what are your daily routines for ensuring resident rooms and linens are kept fresh and tidy?
  • 2We noticed some great feedback regarding your rehabilitation and physical therapy services; could you tell us more about how the therapy team works with residents to meet their mobility goals?
  • 3How does the nursing team manage call lights during the night shift to ensure residents get a quick response when they need assistance?
  • 4With your bilingual staff members, how do you ensure that communication remains clear and consistent between the nursing team and the families?
  • 5What is your protocol for handling medical emergencies or sudden changes in a resident's condition after regular business hours?
  • 6What kind of daily activities or social engagement opportunities do you provide to keep the residents active and connected with one another?

Personalized based on this facility's data


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

Rehab patient's family · 2026★★★★★

The nurses, rehab team, and staff are kind, attentive, and truly dedicated to their patients. The facility is clean, organized, and very welcoming.

Long-term resident's family · 2026★★★★★

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.

Former resident · 2022☆☆☆☆
Source: 68 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.35hrs
46%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.98hrs
97%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
33%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
29%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

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

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

12

measures

Worse Than Avg

3

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility29.5%
Worse than Avg
Here
29.5%
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 Facility7.6%
Better than Avg
Here
7.6%
US
19.5%
CA
13.7%
Los angeles
10.8%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.5%
Better than Avg
Here
5.5%
US
15.3%
CA
10.5%
Los angeles
9.5%
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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.2%
Better than Avg
Here
8.2%
US
15.4%
CA
11.6%
Los angeles
11.4%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.5%
Better than Avg
Here
7.5%
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%
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
79.7%
CA
93.2%
Los angeles
92.5%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.0%
Better than Avg
Here
98.0%
US
81.8%
CA
94.2%
Los angeles
94.5%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility2.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
2.8%
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

25deficiencies
Well above state avg (15.4)
19 complaint-triggered

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.

Mar 31, 2026Complaint
1
0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Mar 18, 2026Complaint
3
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.

0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

Feb 22, 2026Complaint
1
0812Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

Jan 13, 2026Complaint
1
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.

Jul 9, 2025Complaint
3
0602Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

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.

0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Jan 16, 2025Routine
25
0758Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

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.

0727Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.

0511Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

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.

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.

0552Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0578Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

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.

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.

0700Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

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.

0756Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

0271Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

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.

0345Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0351Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0363Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

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.

0015Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Lynwood Post Acute Care Center

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Cambridge Healthcare Services

Chain Size

32 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.6/5 · Rank 17 of 31

Ownership & Management

Owners

Ag Facilities Operations, LLC

Owner · Organization

100%

Ira E Smedra Living Trust

Owner (parent company) · Organization

48%

Win Win Enterprises, LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

48%

Key personnel

Kuizon, KristinaManaging Control - Governing BodyPease, AllisonManaging Control - Governing BodySmedra, IraOfficer / DirectorWintner, JacobOfficer / DirectorCambridge Healthcare Services LLCManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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