8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Downey, CA
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 8 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
9300 Telegraph Road, Downey, CA
(562) 869-2567
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
70
Certified beds
Average residents
66
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
The Ensign Group
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1971-09-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.76
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.95
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.44
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.82
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
40%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
32%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.1 |
2.3
0.8 pts worse
|
1.9
1.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.9 |
1.6
0.3 pts worse
|
1.8
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
98.5%
1.5 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.8% |
98.2%
0.4 pts worse
|
95.5%
2.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.8% |
1.6%
0.2 pts worse
|
3.3%
1.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 12.1% |
6.8%
5.3 pts worse
|
11.4%
0.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 0.0% |
4.1%
4.1 pts better
|
5.4%
5.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 16.5% |
13.7%
2.8 pts worse
|
19.6%
3.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 4.8% |
14.2%
9.4 pts better
|
16.7%
11.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.4%
0.4 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 13.0% |
11.0%
2 pts worse
|
16.3%
3.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 20.3% |
10.7%
9.6 pts worse
|
14.9%
5.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.0% |
1.0%
About the same
|
1.0%
About the same
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.7% |
1.2%
0.5 pts better
|
1.7%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 14.2% |
10.9%
3.3 pts worse
|
19.8%
5.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.1% |
4.7%
2.6 pts better
|
5.1%
3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.1% |
94.0%
4.1 pts better
|
81.7%
16.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 7.9% |
11.2%
3.3 pts better
|
12.0%
4.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.5%
1.5 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 96.9% |
93.2%
3.7 pts better
|
79.7%
17.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 23.5% |
23.2%
0.3 pts worse
|
23.9%
0.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (4 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-12-19
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-12-19
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-12-19
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-12-19
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-12-19
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-10-16
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2024-10-16
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-10-16
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-10-16
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-11-05
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2023-11-05
Inspection history
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-12-26
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-12-26
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-12-26
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-12-26
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2025-12-26
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-12-26
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-08-08
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-08-08
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2024-11-04
Health
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2024-11-04
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-11-04
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-11-04
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-11-04
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-11-04
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-11-04
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-11-04
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2024-11-04
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-11-04
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-08-21
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-11-09
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-11-09
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-11-09
Health
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2023-11-09
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2023-11-09
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2023-11-09
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-11-09
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-08-17
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
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