Cycle 1
Health 2025-05-22 · Fire 2025-05-22
17 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
La Mirada, CA
Imperial Healthcare Center
4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 17 recent health deficiencies with 8 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
11926 La Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, CA
(562) 943-7156
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
99
Certified beds
Average residents
95
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Abraham Bak & Menachem Gastwirth
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1977-12-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.34
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.19
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.47
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.52
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
58%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
35%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.9 |
2.3
0.6 pts worse
|
1.9
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.1 |
1.6
0.5 pts better
|
1.8
0.7 pts better
|
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 | 100.0% |
98.2%
1.8 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.3% |
1.6%
0.3 pts better
|
3.3%
2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 56.5% |
6.8%
49.7 pts worse
|
11.4%
45.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.0% |
4.1%
0.1 pts better
|
5.4%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 12.0% |
13.7%
1.7 pts better
|
19.6%
7.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 5.3% |
14.2%
8.9 pts better
|
16.7%
11.4 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 | 4.5% |
11.0%
6.5 pts better
|
16.3%
11.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 10.8% |
10.7%
0.1 pts worse
|
14.9%
4.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.6% |
1.0%
0.4 pts better
|
1.0%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.4% |
1.2%
0.8 pts better
|
1.7%
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 12.1% |
10.9%
1.2 pts worse
|
19.8%
7.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.8% |
4.7%
0.1 pts worse
|
5.1%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.6% |
94.0%
5.6 pts better
|
81.7%
17.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 7.1% |
11.2%
4.1 pts better
|
12.0%
4.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.4% |
1.5%
1.1 pts better
|
1.6%
1.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 99.1% |
93.2%
5.9 pts better
|
79.7%
19.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 26.5% |
23.2%
3.3 pts worse
|
23.9%
2.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-05-16 · Fire 2024-05-16
15 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (4 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2022-03-17 · Fire 2022-03-17
13 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-22
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-05-29
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-22
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-05-29
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-22
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2025-05-29
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-22
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-05-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-22
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-05-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-22
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-05-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-22
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-05-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-22
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-05-29
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-16
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-06-24
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-16
K521 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2024-06-24
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-16
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-06-24
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-16
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-06-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-16
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-06-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-16
K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2024-06-24
C · Minimal harm
2024-05-16
E29 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Develop a communication plan.
Corrected 2024-06-24
C · Minimal harm
2024-05-16
E31 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Corrected 2024-06-24
C · Minimal harm
2024-05-16
E32 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Corrected 2024-06-24
C · Minimal harm
2024-05-16
E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2024-06-24
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-17
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2022-04-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-17
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2022-04-17
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-31
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2026-01-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-22
F921 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2025-07-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-22
F552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2025-07-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-22
F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-07-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-22
F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2025-07-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-22
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-07-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-22
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-07-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-22
F685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2025-07-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-22
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-07-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-22
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-07-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-22
F700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-07-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-22
F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2025-07-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-22
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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 2025-07-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-22
F805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2025-07-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-22
F847 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected 2025-07-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-22
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-07-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-22
F926 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Have policies on smoking.
Corrected 2025-07-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-15
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-02-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-26
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-12-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-26
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-12-16
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-16
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-07-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-31
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-06-27
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-16
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-06-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-16
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-06-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-16
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-06-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-16
F907 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough space and equipment to meet each resident's needs
Corrected 2024-06-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-16
F552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2024-06-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-16
F557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected 2024-06-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-16
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-06-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-16
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-06-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-16
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-06-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-01
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-04-29
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-04
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-02-04
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-04
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-02-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-04
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
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 2024-02-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-28
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-10-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-08
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-03-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-17
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2022-04-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-17
F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2022-04-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-17
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2022-04-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-17
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2022-04-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-17
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2022-04-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-17
F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2022-04-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-17
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-04-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-03-17
F921 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2022-04-17
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Lehmann, Kenneth
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Bak, Abraham
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Gastwirth, Menachem
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Abak Consulting LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Bak, Abraham
Corporate Officer · Individual
Curiel, Yamilette
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Gastwirth, Menachem
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Gastwirth, Menachem
Corporate Officer · Individual
Mgaz Consulting LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
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