Paramount, CA

Paramount Convalescent Hosp.

3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $34,613 in total fines with 14 recent health deficiencies with 11 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

8558 East Rosecrans Avenue, Paramount, CA

(562) 634-6877

Compare this facility

Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

59

Certified beds

Average residents

50

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

David & Frank Johnson

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1974-10-07

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.46

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

1.37

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.72

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

4.06

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

0%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

23%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 4.3
2.3
2 pts worse
1.9
2.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.8
1.6
0.8 pts better
1.8
1 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 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 0.7%
6.8%
6.1 pts better
11.4%
10.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.7%
4.1%
0.6 pts worse
5.4%
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 12.5%
13.7%
1.2 pts better
19.6%
7.1 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 12.6%
11.0%
1.6 pts worse
16.3%
3.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 6.9%
10.7%
3.8 pts better
14.9%
8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0%
1.0%
1 pts better
1.0%
1 pts better
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 4.9%
10.9%
6 pts better
19.8%
14.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 13.1%
4.7%
8.4 pts worse
5.1%
8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
94.0%
6 pts better
81.7%
18.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 5.8%
11.2%
5.4 pts better
12.0%
6.2 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.6%
1.5%
0.9 pts better
1.6%
1 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.2%
93.2%
5 pts better
79.7%
18.5 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 22.3%
23.2%
0.9 pts better
23.9%
1.6 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-12-05 · Fire 2025-12-05

14 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)

11 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-10-04 · Fire 2024-10-04

22 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (8 deficiencies)

11 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2023-10-06 · Fire 2023-10-06

11 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Miscellaneous (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-05

E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Corrected 2025-12-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-05

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2025-12-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-05

E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2025-12-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-05

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2025-12-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-05

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-12-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-05

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2025-12-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-05

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-12-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-05

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-12-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-05

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2025-12-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-05

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-12-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-05

K922 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.

Corrected 2025-12-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-04

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2024-10-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-04

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-10-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-04

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-10-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-04

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2024-10-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-04

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-10-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-04

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

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 2024-10-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-04

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-10-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-04

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-10-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-04

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-10-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-04

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2024-10-25

C · Minimal harm 2024-10-04

E31 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide emergency officials' contact information.

Corrected 2024-10-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-06

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 2023-11-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-06

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2023-11-06

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-05

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-12-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-05

F628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Corrected 2025-12-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-05

F637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Corrected 2025-12-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-05

F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Corrected 2025-12-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-05

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-12-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-05

F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2025-12-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-05

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 2025-12-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-05

F605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Corrected 2025-12-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-05

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 2025-12-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-05

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2025-12-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-05

F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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 2025-12-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-05

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 2025-12-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-05

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 2025-12-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-26

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-07-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-06

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 2025-01-24

G · Actual harm 2024-10-04

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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 2024-10-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-04

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-10-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-04

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2024-10-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-04

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2024-10-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-04

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2024-10-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-04

F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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 2024-10-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-04

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2024-10-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-04

F759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2024-10-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-04

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2024-10-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-04

F825 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

Corrected 2024-10-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-04

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 2024-10-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-04

F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Corrected 2024-10-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-04

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 2024-10-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-04

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 2024-10-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-04

F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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 2024-10-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-04

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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 2024-10-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-04

F806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Corrected 2024-10-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-04

F847 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

Corrected 2024-10-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-04

F867 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected 2024-10-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-04

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 2024-10-30

G · Actual harm 2024-03-01

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-03-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-12-14

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 2024-01-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-06

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-11-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-06

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-11-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-06

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2023-11-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-06

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2023-11-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-06

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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 2023-11-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-06

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2023-11-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-06

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 2023-11-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-13

F626 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.

Corrected 2023-10-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-29

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 2023-09-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-29

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 2023-09-18

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$34,613 2024-10-04

Fine

Fine · fine $34,613

Fine

Ownership

Paramount Convalescent Group Inc

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 1 facilities 1988-09-08
Johnson, Frank

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

51% 41 facilities 1988-09-08
Marmur, Eli

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

26% 18 facilities 1988-09-08
Johnson, David

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

23% 42 facilities 1988-09-08
Andres, Kegan

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-07-01
Dehghanmanesh, Adrian

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 41 facilities 2021-06-01
Dehghanmanesh, Adrian

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 41 facilities 2021-06-21
Devera, Joan

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2019-10-07
Farrales, Mary

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 16 facilities 2023-01-01
Johnson, Frank

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 41 facilities 1988-09-08
Johnson, Frank

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 41 facilities 1988-09-08
Kochek, Joshua

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 30 facilities 2022-04-01
Kochek, Joshua

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 30 facilities 2022-04-01
Oxford, Micheal

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 27 facilities 2022-01-03
Paramount Convalescent Group Inc

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 1 facilities 1988-12-01
Yan, Malvin

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2019-03-01

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