26 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (4 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Lomita, CA
3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 26 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1955 Lomita Blvd, Lomita, CA
(310) 325-1970
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
71
Certified beds
Average residents
62
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
Chain footprint
329 facilities
Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 3 staffing / 4 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.45
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.65 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
1.34
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 1.22 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.36
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.64 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
4.16
All reported nurse hours · state 4.51 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.80
RN + LPN hours · state 1.87 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.60
Weekend nurse staffing · state 4.08 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.36
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.50 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.31
Reported PT staffing · state 0.10 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.40
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.70
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.53
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
43%
Annual RN turnover · state 42% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
40%
Annual nurse turnover · state 38% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
5,936
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
34.53
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9884
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
0
Baseline 20.98% · Performance 21.26% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
5.45
Baseline 6.36% · Performance 6.21% · Measure score 5.45 · Achievement 5.45 · Improvement 0.64
Total nurse turnover
6.23
Baseline 62.50% · Performance 38.23% · Measure score 6.23 · Achievement 6.23 · Improvement 5.95
Adjusted total nurse staffing
2.14
Baseline 4.42 hours · Performance 3.69 hours · Measure score 2.14 · Achievement 2.14 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 10.74% |
10.72%
About the same
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 340 · Observed rate 9.12% · Lower 95% interval 7.96% |
| Discharge to community | 63% |
50.57%
12.4 pts better
|
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 383 · Observed rate 59.01% · Lower 95% interval 58.83% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.29 |
1.02
0.3 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 99.62% |
95.27%
4.4 pts better
|
Numerator 262 · Denominator 263 |
| Falls with major injury | 0.38% |
0.77%
0.4 pts better
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 263 |
| Discharge self-care score | 47.5% |
53.69%
6.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 57 · Denominator 120 |
| Discharge mobility score | 54.17% |
50.94%
3.2 pts better
|
Numerator 65 · Denominator 120 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0.76% |
2.29%
1.5 pts better
|
Numerator 2 · Denominator 263 · Adjusted rate 0.8% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 6.21% |
7.12%
0.9 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 248 · Observed rate 5.65% · Lower 95% interval 3.83% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 12.6% |
8.2%
4.4 pts better
|
Numerator 16 · Denominator 127 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 29.69% |
42%
12.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 38 · Denominator 128 |
| Discharge function score | 45.83% |
56.45%
10.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 55 · Denominator 120 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 100% |
95.95%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 70 · Denominator 70 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 98.13% |
96.28%
1.8 pts better
|
Numerator 157 · Denominator 160 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 32.28% |
25.2%
7.1 pts better
|
Numerator 41 · Denominator 127 |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.1 |
2.3
0.2 pts better
|
1.9
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.1 · Observed 2.1 · Expected 1.9 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.6 |
1.6
1 pts better
|
1.8
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.6 · Observed 0.5 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| 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 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.0% |
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
3.3%
3.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 5.9% |
6.8%
0.9 pts better
|
11.4%
5.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.3% · Q2 6.9% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 6.2% · 4Q avg 5.9% |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 4.1% |
13.7%
9.6 pts better
|
19.6%
15.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.1% · Q2 3.7% · Q3 3.6% · Q4 3.0% · 4Q avg 4.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 12.6% |
14.2%
1.6 pts better
|
16.7%
4.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.0% · Q3 14.3% · Q4 9.1% · 4Q avg 12.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 10.0% |
11.0%
1 pts better
|
16.3%
6.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 10.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 3.6% |
10.7%
7.1 pts better
|
14.9%
11.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.9% · Q2 4.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 3.3% · 4Q avg 3.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 2.2% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.9% · 4Q avg 1.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
1.2%
1.2 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 10.8% |
10.9%
0.1 pts better
|
19.8%
9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 16.3% · Q2 10.8% · Q3 6.8% · Q4 8.7% · 4Q avg 10.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 9.0% |
4.7%
4.3 pts worse
|
5.1%
3.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.8% · Q2 6.3% · Q3 10.0% · Q4 9.6% · 4Q avg 9.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 84.8% |
94.0%
9.2 pts worse
|
81.7%
3.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 78.3% · Q2 83.4% · Q3 86.5% · Q4 89.9% · 4Q avg 84.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 5.1% |
11.2%
6.1 pts better
|
12.0%
6.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 5.1% · Observed 4.8% · Expected 10.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.5% |
1.5%
About the same
|
1.6%
0.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.9% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.7% · Q4 3.1% · 4Q avg 1.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 81.7% |
93.2%
11.5 pts worse
|
79.7%
2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 81.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 18.8% |
23.2%
4.4 pts better
|
23.9%
5.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 18.8% · Observed 17.0% · Expected 21.5% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (4 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-01-06
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2026-01-05
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2026-01-05
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2026-01-08
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2026-01-08
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2026-01-07
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-11-06
Fire Safety
Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
Corrected 2023-11-10
Inspection history
Health
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2026-01-02
Health
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.
Corrected 2026-01-03
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2026-01-06
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2026-01-08
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-01-06
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-01-06
Health
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2026-01-02
Health
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.
Corrected 2026-01-05
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2026-01-05
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2026-01-05
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2026-01-06
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2026-01-05
Health
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.
Corrected 2026-01-07
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2026-01-07
Health
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.
Corrected 2026-01-04
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2026-01-05
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 2026-01-06
Health
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected 2026-01-06
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2026-01-06
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2026-01-06
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2026-01-09
Health
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected 2026-01-06
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-08-11
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-05-05
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-03-29
Health
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2025-04-01
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2024-11-28
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-11-28
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-11-28
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-11-28
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-11-28
Health
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2024-11-28
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-11-28
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-11-28
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2024-11-28
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-11-28
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 2024-11-28
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-11-28
Health
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected 2024-11-28
Health
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected 2024-11-28
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-11-10
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-11-10
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2023-11-10
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-11-10
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2023-11-10
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2023-11-10
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 2023-11-10
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-11-10
Health
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2023-11-10
Health
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected 2023-11-10
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
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