34 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (12 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Paramount, CA
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $28,235 in total fines with 33 recent health deficiencies with 7 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
7039 Alondra Blvd, Paramount, CA
(562) 531-0990
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
104
Certified beds
Average residents
90
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Links Healthcare Group
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1970-07-31
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.71
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
2.22
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.50
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
5.06
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
56%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
56%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.3 |
2.3
About the same
|
1.9
0.4 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 | 98.1% |
98.5%
0.4 pts worse
|
93.4%
4.7 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 | 0.0% |
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
3.3%
3.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
6.8%
6.8 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.8% |
4.1%
2.7 pts worse
|
5.4%
1.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 18.2% |
13.7%
4.5 pts worse
|
19.6%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 10.6% |
14.2%
3.6 pts better
|
16.7%
6.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 6.0% |
0.4%
5.6 pts worse
|
0.1%
5.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 30.9% |
11.0%
19.9 pts worse
|
16.3%
14.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 17.3% |
10.7%
6.6 pts worse
|
14.9%
2.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.1% |
1.0%
0.1 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.6% |
1.2%
0.6 pts better
|
1.7%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 11.0% |
10.9%
0.1 pts worse
|
19.8%
8.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 11.2% |
4.7%
6.5 pts worse
|
5.1%
6.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.0% |
94.0%
4 pts better
|
81.7%
16.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 9.4% |
11.2%
1.8 pts better
|
12.0%
2.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.8% |
1.5%
0.7 pts better
|
1.6%
0.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.5% |
93.2%
5.3 pts better
|
79.7%
18.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 29.5% |
23.2%
6.3 pts worse
|
23.9%
5.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (12 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (13 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (8 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2025-12-03
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-05-19
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-05-19
Fire Safety
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Corrected 2025-05-19
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2025-05-19
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-05-19
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2025-05-19
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2024-05-31
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2024-05-31
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2024-05-31
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 2024-05-31
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-05-31
Fire Safety
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Corrected 2024-05-31
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2021-05-20
Inspection history
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2026-01-16
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 2026-01-16
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-11-20
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-11-20
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-11-20
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-11-20
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-10-07
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-10-07
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-09-07
Health
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2025-06-14
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-06-14
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-06-14
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-05-19
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-05-19
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2025-05-19
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-05-19
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2025-05-19
Health
Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.
Corrected 2025-05-19
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2025-05-19
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2025-05-19
Health
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
Corrected 2025-05-19
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-05-19
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-05-19
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 2025-05-19
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-05-19
Health
Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.
Corrected 2025-05-19
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2025-05-19
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-05-19
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 2025-05-19
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-05-19
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2025-05-19
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-05-19
Health
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2025-05-19
Health
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected 2025-05-19
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-03-11
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-03-11
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-03-11
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-02-18
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2025-02-18
Health
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2024-12-24
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 2024-12-24
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-12-24
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-11-04
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-08-28
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-08-30
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-08-02
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-08-02
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-08-02
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-08-02
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 2024-08-02
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-06-24
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2024-06-03
Health
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2024-05-24
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2024-05-24
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2024-05-24
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-05-24
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2024-05-24
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2024-05-24
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-05-24
Health
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2024-05-24
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-05-24
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-05-24
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 2024-05-24
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-05-24
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-05-24
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-05-24
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 2024-05-02
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-05-02
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-03-08
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-03-08
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-03-08
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-01-18
Health
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected 2024-01-18
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-10-23
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-10-06
Health
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected 2023-10-09
Health
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-09-26
Health
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.
Corrected 2023-08-17
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-07-20
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-07-20
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-07-20
Health
Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
Corrected 2023-05-26
Health
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Corrected 2023-05-26
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-04-02
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-04-02
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-04-02
Health
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2021-05-27
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2021-05-27
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2021-05-27
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 2021-05-27
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2021-05-27
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 2021-05-27
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2021-05-27
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2021-05-27
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2021-05-27
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2021-05-27
Health
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2021-05-27
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $14,015
Fine
Fine · fine $8,976
Fine
Fine · fine $5,244
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
5% Or Greater Security Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Security Interest · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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