The Rehabilitation Center on Pico
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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)
- Above-median deficiencies (19 vs median 13.0)
Bottom 25% in CA · Below recommended RN staffing · Above recommended total nurse staffing · Worst in SHLOMO RECHNITZ chain · $193,710 in fines
What this means for your family
This facility is an excellent choice for intensive rehabilitation, particularly for stroke or surgery recovery, due to their modern equipment and skilled therapists. However, you should proactively verify that the social worker and administration are responsive to your calls, as communication gaps have been a noted issue in the past.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
49 reviews on Google“Families considering The Rehabilitation Center on Pico will find a facility highly praised for its exceptional physical therapy, modern equipment, and a compassionate nursing staff that excels in post-stroke and post-surgery recovery. While recent reviews are overwhelmingly positive, historical concerns regarding medication delays, staff communication, and patient safety must be addressed with management during your visit.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Exceptional physical therapy and modern equipment
- Compassionate and professional nursing staff
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Effective post-surgical and wound care
Concerns
- Communication gaps with social workers and administration (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Delays in medication administration (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
Tap a year to see what changed
Distribution · 51 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I've heard wonderful things about your physical therapy program and modern equipment; how would you tailor a rehab plan specifically for my family member's needs?
- 2With such high ratings for your nursing staff, what specific protocols do you have in place to ensure medications are administered accurately and on schedule?
- 3How does the administration team ensure that families are kept consistently informed about any changes in a resident's care or status?
- 4What is the process for handling medical emergencies or sudden changes in health during the overnight hours?
- 5Can you tell me more about the daily activities and social opportunities available to help residents stay engaged and connected?
- 6Since the facility is noted for being very clean and well-maintained, how often are the resident rooms and common areas deep-cleaned?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The physical therapy department is over the top, awesome as well. They have new and modern equipment,”
“I came in with big wounds on my left foot after my amputation and now my wounds are completely healed. The physical therapists helped me so much and pushed me to my limit.”
“My father was transferred to this nursing facility from another facility because the other place (in Long Beach) was a nightmare. ... At first glance I could tell that this was a safe and clean environment with attentive staff.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026RN 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
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents needing more daily help over time
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility has 76 deficiencies with 21 triggered by family complaints, indicating ongoing care concerns. The most frequent problems involve care planning, food safety and nutrition, and infection control. Recent issues include medication errors and resident protection from abuse. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the high volume and recurring complaint-based investigations suggest persistent quality challenges families should carefully evaluate.
Mar 19, 2026Routine17
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 appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Environmental Deficiencies
Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.
Environmental Deficiencies
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Jan 14, 2026Complaint1
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Jul 2, 2025Complaint2
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Apr 4, 2025Complaint1
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.
Feb 27, 2025Routine21
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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.
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 safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Environmental Deficiencies
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Jan 28, 2025Complaint2
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Feb 27, 2025
$26,611
Payment Denial
Feb 27, 2025
37-day denial
Fine
Sep 6, 2024
$106,821
Payment Denial
Sep 6, 2024
36-day denial
Fine
Mar 29, 2024
$44,863
Fine
Feb 23, 2024
$15,415
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
The Rehabilitation Center on Pico
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Pursue Health
7 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.2/5 · Rank 11 of 16 (Worst)
Ownership & Management
Key personnel
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