Federal inspection record · CMS data as of October 1, 2026
Cerritos Vista Healthcare Center
17836 Woodruff Avenue, Bellflower, CA · (562) 925-8457
- Certified beds
- 140
- Residents per day
- 132
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Chain
- Longwood Management Corporation
- Medicare / Medicaid
- Medicare + Medicaid
- Certified since
- October 19, 1973
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How this home got 1 star
The overall rating isn't an average. CMS starts from the inspection rating and nudges it at most two steps. Here is the arithmetic for this home, using CMS's own rules.
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Health inspections
★★★★★starting point
Everything starts from what state inspectors found on site. This is a ranking against other homes in California.
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Staffing
★★★★★no change
Only a 5-star staffing rating adds a star, and only a 1-star rating removes one. Ratings of 2 to 4 change nothing.
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Quality measures
★★★★★no change
Same rule: 5 stars adds one, 1 star takes one away. These measures are mostly reported by the home itself.
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Overall
★★★★★1 of 5
Matches the rating CMS publishes on Care Compare.
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Where it sits among California homes
Cerritos Vista Healthcare Center carries 207 inspection points. That is fewer than 9% of California's 1,154 rated homes.
Inspectors' citations earn points by how serious and how widespread they were (the grid below). CMS then ranks every home in California: the 10% with the fewest points get 5 stars, the 20% with the most get 1 star, and the middle 70% split evenly into 2, 3 and 4.
- 5★ 0–33 pts
- 4★ 33–66 pts
- 3★ 66–96 pts
- 2★ 96–146 pts
- 1★ over 146 pts
Bars show every rated home in California by its weighted inspection score. CMS recalibrates the cut points monthly but holds a home's rating until its own score changes, so a home can sit just outside today's band.
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What inspectors found
85 health citations on record since 2023. Each one gets a letter: the row says how badly residents were affected, the column how many.
Immediate jeopardyResidents at risk of serious injury or death
Actual harmA resident was hurt
Potential for harmNo one was hurt, but could have been
Minimal harmPaperwork-level problems
Read the rows, not the total. Most citations nationwide are a D: one problem, nobody hurt. Rows G–I mean a resident was harmed; J–L mean inspectors found residents in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Small numbers in each cell are the inspection points CMS assigns per citation. Those points are what the state curve above ranks.
No citation on record at the harm or immediate-jeopardy level.
Everything else, by area of care
Quality of Life and Care19E
- D
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
- E
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- E
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.
- E
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
- E
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
- D
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
- D
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
- D
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
- D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- E
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
- D
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
- D
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
- E
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
- D
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
- D
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
- D
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
- E
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning16F
- D
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- E
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
- D
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
- D
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- D
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- D
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
- D
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- E
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- E
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
- D
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
- D
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- D
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- F
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
- D
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
- D
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Rights12E
- E
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- E
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.
- E
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
- D
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
- D
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
- D
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
- D
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- E
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
- D
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- D
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
- D
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
- D
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Nutrition and Dietary11F
- F
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
- E
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
- E
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- E
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
- E
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- E
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- E
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.
- E
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
- E
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- E
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
- D
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Pharmacy Service10E
- D
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- D
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- D
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- D
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- E
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
- E
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
- D
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.
- D
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.
- E
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- E
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.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation7D
- D
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
- D
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
- D
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- D
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- D
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
- D
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
- D
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Infection Control5E
- E
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- E
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- D
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
- E
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Nursing and Physician Services3D
- D
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
- D
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.
- D
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Environmental1E
- E
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Administration1F
- F
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Inspection history
2026-02-26
38 health deficiencies · 7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (9 deficiencies)
2025-03-20
24 health deficiencies · 10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (7 deficiencies)
2024-03-01
23 health deficiencies · 8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (5 deficiencies)
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Nursing time per resident, per day
Each resident here gets about 3 h 48 min of nursing staff time a day, 22 min of it from a registered nurse.
This home
3 h 48 min
California average
4 h 33 min
U.S. average
3 h 54 min
- Registered nurse
- Licensed practical nurse
- Nurse aide
Turnover: 40% of nursing staff and 40% of registered nurses left in the past year.
Reported hours from payroll data the home submits to CMS, divided by its daily resident count. Not adjusted for how sick residents are.
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Resident outcomes
Quality measures compared with state and national averages. Most come from assessments the home itself reports.
| Measure | This home | State | U.S. |
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| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days1.6 pts worse | 3.8 | 2.2 | 1.8 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days0.6 pts better | 0.9 | 1.5 | 1.7 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine1.3 pts better | 100.0% | 98.7% | 93.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine2.1 pts better | 100.0% | 97.9% | 95.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury0.8 pts better | 0.8% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms7.6 pts better | 0.0% | 7.6% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight4 pts worse | 8.1% | 4.1% | 5.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication8.8 pts better | 4.9% | 13.7% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication5 pts worse | 17.3% | 12.3% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained0.3 pts better | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened5.9 pts worse | 14.8% | 8.9% | 12.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased11.7 pts worse | 21.9% | 10.2% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.2 pts worse | 0.9% | 0.7% | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection1.3 pts worse | 2.5% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence5.4 pts better | 4.4% | 9.8% | 18.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers0.2 pts better | 4.1% | 4.3% | 4.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine4.8 pts better | 99.4% | 94.6% | 82.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit2.2 pts better | 8.9% | 11.1% | 11.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication0.7 pts better | 0.6% | 1.3% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine6.9 pts better | 100.0% | 93.1% | 80.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission5.9 pts better | 16.7% | 22.6% | 23.4% |
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Who owns and runs it
34 owners and managers reported to CMS. The last column counts how many nursing homes each one is tied to.
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| Name | Role | Share | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Friedman Family Trust | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization | 20% | 33 facilities |
| Friedman, Aaron | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual | 20% | 35 facilities |
| Ira D Friedman 1991 Trust | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization | 20% | 33 facilities |
| Klavan, Rachel | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual | 20% | 35 facilities |
| Lehmann Family 1991 Trust | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization | 20% | 33 facilities |
| Lehmann, Libby | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual | 20% | 34 facilities |
| Notis, Shmuel | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual | 20% | 32 facilities |
| The Klavan Family Trust | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization | 20% | 33 facilities |
| The Tzippy Friedman Notis 1990 Trust | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization | 20% | 33 facilities |
| Ayers, Shannon | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Ayers, Shannon | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Chin, Kristoffer | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 4 facilities |
| Chin, Kristoffer | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 4 facilities |
| Friedman Family Trust | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 33 facilities |
| Friedman, Aaron | Trustee Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 35 facilities |
| Friedman, Aaron | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 35 facilities |
| Friedman, Ira | Managing Control - Governing Body · Individual | 0% | 38 facilities |
| Friedman, Ira | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 38 facilities |
| Friedman, Ira | Trustee Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 38 facilities |
| Friedman, Ira | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 38 facilities |
| Ira D Friedman 1991 Trust | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 33 facilities |
| Johnston, Maria | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Johnston, Maria | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 1 facilities |
| Klavan, Joshua | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 33 facilities |
| Klavan, Joshua | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 33 facilities |
| Klavan, Rachel | Trustee Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 35 facilities |
| Lehmann Family 1991 Trust | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 33 facilities |
| Lehmann, Libby | Trustee Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 34 facilities |
| Longwood Management LLC | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 33 facilities |
| Notis, Shmuel | Trustee Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 32 facilities |
| Pervaiz, Zaid | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 35 facilities |
| The Klavan Family Trust | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 33 facilities |
| The Tzippy Friedman Notis 1990 Trust | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 33 facilities |
| Woodruff Land Healthcare Centre LLC | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 1 facilities |
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Fire safety
25 life-safety citations (sprinklers, exits, alarms). These don't count toward the star rating.
Smoke11F
- E
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- E
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- F
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- D
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- E
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
- E
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
- D
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems5F
- F
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- F
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- D
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- E
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Emergency Preparedness4C
- C
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
- C
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
- C
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
- C
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Egress3F
- F
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- D
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- D
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Services1D
- D
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Miscellaneous1D
- D
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
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