Starfile / California

ALVARADO CARE CENTER

1154 S.ALVARADO ST, LOS ANGELES, CA 90006 · CCN 056157

Inspection history vs California & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$52,457

Number of fines

2

Number of penalties

2

Payment denials

0

Chain

Chain

HELENE MAYER

Facilities in chain

6

Chain avg overall

1.80 / 5

Inspection citations (62)1 immediate jeopardy1 actual harm

1. DF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2026-01-23 · Health · corrected 2026-02-13

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2026-01-23 · Health · corrected 2026-02-13

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. EF0605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.2026-01-23 · Health · corrected 2026-02-13

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. EF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2026-01-23 · Health · corrected 2026-02-13

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2026-01-23 · Health · corrected 2026-02-13

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2026-01-23 · Health · corrected 2026-02-13

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. EF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2026-01-23 · Health · corrected 2026-02-13

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2026-01-23 · Health · corrected 2026-02-13

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2026-01-23 · Health · corrected 2026-02-13

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2026-01-23 · Health · corrected 2026-02-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. EF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2026-01-23 · Health · corrected 2026-02-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. EF0761Ensure 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.2026-01-23 · Health · corrected 2026-02-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. EF0803Ensure 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.2026-01-23 · Health · corrected 2026-02-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. EF0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.2026-01-23 · Health · corrected 2026-02-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2026-01-23 · Health · corrected 2026-02-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-12-09 · Health · corrected 2025-12-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2025-12-09 · Health · corrected 2025-12-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-09-05 · Health · corrected 2025-09-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2025-09-05 · Health · corrected 2025-09-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2025-09-05 · Health · corrected 2025-09-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-09-05 · Health · corrected 2025-09-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. JF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2025-08-22 · Health · corrected 2025-09-16

    Immediate jeopardy

23. DF0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.2025-07-10 · Health · corrected 2025-07-24

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. DF0551Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.2025-06-27 · Health · corrected 2025-07-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-06-27 · Health · corrected 2025-07-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-06-27 · Health · corrected 2025-07-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. DF0636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.2024-12-15 · Health · corrected 2025-01-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. DF0638Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.2024-12-15 · Health · corrected 2025-01-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. DF0640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.2024-12-15 · Health · corrected 2025-01-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-12-15 · Health · corrected 2025-01-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-12-15 · Health · corrected 2025-01-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-12-15 · Health · corrected 2025-01-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. EF0758Implement 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.2024-12-15 · Health · corrected 2025-01-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. DF0761Ensure 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.2024-12-15 · Health · corrected 2025-01-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-12-15 · Health · corrected 2025-01-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. EF0813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.2024-12-15 · Health · corrected 2025-01-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-12-15 · Health · corrected 2025-01-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. DF0688Provide 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.2024-11-15 · Health · corrected 2024-11-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. DF0636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.2024-09-19 · Health · corrected 2024-10-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. DF0745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.2024-09-19 · Health · corrected 2024-10-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-09-19 · Health · corrected 2024-10-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-07-10 · Health · corrected 2024-08-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-07-10 · Health · corrected 2024-09-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

44. DF0758Implement 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.2024-07-10 · Health · corrected 2024-09-12

    Potential for more than minimal harm

45. DF0551Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.2024-06-26 · Health · corrected 2024-07-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

46. DF0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.2024-06-26 · Health · corrected 2024-07-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

47. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-06-26 · Health · corrected 2024-07-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

48. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-06-26 · Health · corrected 2024-07-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

49. DF0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.2024-03-26 · Health · corrected 2024-04-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

50. DF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2024-01-26 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

51. EF0578Honor 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.2024-01-26 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

52. DF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2024-01-26 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

53. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-01-26 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

54. DF0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.2024-01-26 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

55. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-01-26 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

56. DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2024-01-26 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

57. DF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2024-01-26 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

58. DF0758Implement 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.2024-01-26 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

59. EF0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.2024-01-26 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

60. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-01-26 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

61. GF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2023-05-03 · Health · corrected 2023-05-26

    Actual harm

62. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2023-05-03 · Health · corrected 2023-05-26

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.