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Palos Verdes Health Care Center

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

26303 Western Ave., Lomita, CA 9071748 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.0/5

based on 11 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 (1/5 stars)
  • Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)

Bottom 25% in CA · Critically understaffed (RN) · Above recommended total nurse staffing · $110,261 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

While the facility has a documented history of providing high-quality, attentive care and a clean environment, recent reviews from 2024 and 2025 indicate a significant decline in safety and staffing levels. If you consider this facility, you must prioritize an in-person visit to verify current staffing ratios and security protocols regarding unauthorized individuals on the premises.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

11 reviews on Google
Families may find comfort in the facility's history of providing attentive, skilled nursing care and maintaining a clean environment. However, recent reviews raise serious alarms regarding severe understaffing, patient safety concerns involving violent or unauthorized individuals, and poor communication regarding patient status.

Quality Themes

Tap a score for details
Food4.0Staff4.0Clean5.0ActivitiesN/AMedsN/AMemoryN/AComms3.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Attentive and caring nursing staff
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Multilingual staff capabilities
  • Consistent communication with families regarding procedures

Concerns

  • Severe understaffing and neglectful care (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Patient safety and security issues (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2343.02017(1)1.02018(1)4.02019(1)1.02021(1)4.42022(5)1.02024(1)1.02025(1)

Distribution · 11 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1With the recent state inspections, what specific steps is the facility taking to address the identified deficiencies and improve care standards?
  • 2How is the facility working to increase the number of staff members available on each shift to ensure everyone gets enough attention?
  • 3Could you walk me through the protocol for handling a medical emergency or a sudden change in a resident's health during the night?
  • 4What kind of daily activities or social outings do you have planned to keep the residents engaged and active?
  • 5I noticed the facility responds to feedback from the community; how do you typically incorporate family suggestions into the daily care routine?
  • 6How do you ensure that the specific nutritional and dietary needs of each resident are met during meal times?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

Nurses here are friendly, highly skilled and accommodating, and quite mindful of resident's needs.

Long-term resident's family · 2022★★★★★

I have observed the staff to be very caring towards my mom, to really try and learn her routine, and try to meet her needs as best as possible.

Long-term resident's family · 2022★★★★

If you want your family member or yourself to end up in the worse care center possible, this is the place. This place does not have the proper staff to care for their patients.

Frequent visitor/Family member · 2025☆☆☆☆
Source: 11 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.26hrs
34%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.49hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined

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 · 16 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

10

measures

Worse Than Avg

2

measures

Mixed Results

4

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
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.

🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.3%
Better than Avg
Here
9.3%
US
19.4%
CA
10.7%
Los angeles
9.7%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.0%
Better than Avg
Here
6.0%
US
15.3%
CA
10.5%
Los angeles
9.5%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility17.7%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
17.7%
US
19.5%
CA
13.7%
Los angeles
10.8%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.1%
Better than Avg
Here
8.1%
US
14.4%
CA
10.4%
Los angeles
12.5%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.3%
Better than Avg
Here
99.3%
US
93.4%
CA
98.6%
Los angeles
99.1%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility94.4%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
94.4%
US
81.8%
CA
94.2%
Los angeles
94.5%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
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
4penalties
Above state avg (15.4)
25 complaint-triggered
$110,261 in fines

This facility has a concerning pattern of family complaints triggering inspections, with persistent deficiencies in safety supervision, nursing staff competency, and medication management. Multiple recent complaints in 2024 highlight ongoing safety hazards and accident prevention failures, with some issues recurring across multiple surveys despite supposed corrections. Two current deficiencies from January 2026 regarding resident money management remain uncorrected, suggesting ongoing operational problems that families should carefully consider.

Mar 27, 2026Complaint
1
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.

Feb 12, 2026Routine
19
0814Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

0801Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

0880Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0803Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

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.

0883Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

0908Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

0561Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

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.

0605Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0688Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

0728Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.

0865Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

0887Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

0912Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

0947Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

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.

0751Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.

Jan 26, 2026Complaint
2
0568Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

0569Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

May 18, 2025Routine
13
0656Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

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.

0355Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0881Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0646Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.

0730Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

0759Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0760Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

0947Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

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.

0041Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

0912Minimal · Pattern

Environmental Deficiencies

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Nov 22, 2024Complaint
1
0689Actual 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.

Oct 11, 2024Complaint
2
0689Actual 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.

0726Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Nov 22, 2024

$15,162

Fine

Oct 11, 2024

$10,851

Fine

May 17, 2024

$70,993

Payment Denial

May 17, 2024

70-day denial

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Palos Verdes Health Care Center

Organization Type

for profit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Allelo & Associates

Owner · Organization

Licht, Amnon

Owner

Key personnel

Caro, CalixtoW-2 Managing EmployeeLicht, AmnonOfficer / DirectorAllelo & AssociatesManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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