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LOMITA POST-ACUTE CARE CENTER

1955 LOMITA BLVD, LOMITA, CA 90717 · CCN 055262

Ratings

Overall
★★★☆☆ 3
Health inspection
★★☆☆☆ 2
Quality measures
★★★★★ 5
Staffing
★★★☆☆ 3

Facility

Ownership type
For profit - Individual
Certified beds
71
Avg residents/day
61.7
Phone
3103251970

Inspection history vs California & national averages

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

CycleInspection dateThis facilityCalifornia avgNational avgvs state
12025-12-112615.69.5+10.4 worse
22024-11-011417.49.8-3.4 better
32023-10-191017.19.3-7.1 better

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

CategoryDeficiencies
Abuse, neglect, exploitation1
Quality of life and care4
Resident assessment and care planning4
Nursing and physician services2
Resident rights3
Nutrition and dietary3
Pharmacy service4
Environmental2
Infection control3

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

MetricThis facilityTurnover
Total nurse staffing (reported)4.1640.0%
RN staffing (reported)0.4542.9%
Total nurse staffing (adjusted)3.70

Fines & penalties

Total fines
$0
Number of fines
0
Number of penalties
0
Payment denials
0

Chain

Chain
THE ENSIGN GROUP
Facilities in chain
329
Chain avg overall
3.20 / 5

Inspection citations (50)

  1. DF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2025-12-11 · Health · corrected 2026-01-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  2. DF0578Honor 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.2025-12-11 · Health · corrected 2026-01-05

    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.2025-12-11 · Health · corrected 2026-01-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  4. DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2025-12-11 · Health · corrected 2026-01-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  5. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-12-11 · Health · corrected 2026-01-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  6. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-12-11 · Health · corrected 2026-01-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  7. EF0688Provide 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.2025-12-11 · Health · corrected 2026-01-03

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  8. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-12-11 · Health · corrected 2026-01-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  9. DF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2025-12-11 · Health · corrected 2026-01-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  10. DF0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.2025-12-11 · Health · corrected 2026-01-07

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  11. DF0742Provide 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.2025-12-11 · Health · corrected 2026-01-04

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  12. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-12-11 · Health · corrected 2026-01-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  13. EF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2025-12-11 · Health · corrected 2026-01-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  14. EF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2025-12-11 · Health · corrected 2026-01-08

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  15. 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.2025-12-11 · Health · corrected 2026-01-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  16. DF0802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.2025-12-11 · Health · corrected 2026-01-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  17. DF0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.2025-12-11 · Health · corrected 2026-01-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  18. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-12-11 · Health · corrected 2026-01-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  19. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-12-11 · Health · corrected 2026-01-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  20. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-12-11 · Health · corrected 2026-01-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  21. DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2025-12-11 · Health · corrected 2026-01-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  22. BF0912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.2025-12-11 · Health · corrected 2026-01-06

    Potential for minimal harm

  23. DF0585Honor 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.2025-07-22 · Health · corrected 2025-08-11

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  24. DF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2025-04-22 · Health · corrected 2025-05-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  25. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-03-29 · Health · corrected 2025-03-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  26. FF0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.2025-03-11 · Health · corrected 2025-04-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  27. DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-11-01 · Health · corrected 2024-11-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  28. EF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2024-11-01 · Health · corrected 2024-11-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  29. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-11-01 · Health · corrected 2024-11-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  30. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-11-01 · Health · corrected 2024-11-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  31. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-11-01 · Health · corrected 2024-11-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  32. DF0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.2024-11-01 · Health · corrected 2024-11-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  33. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-11-01 · Health · corrected 2024-11-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  34. DF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2024-11-01 · Health · corrected 2024-11-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  35. DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2024-11-01 · Health · corrected 2024-11-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  36. 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.2024-11-01 · Health · corrected 2024-11-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  37. 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.2024-11-01 · Health · corrected 2024-11-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  38. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-11-01 · Health · corrected 2024-11-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  39. DF0882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.2024-11-01 · Health · corrected 2024-11-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  40. BF0912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.2024-11-01 · Health · corrected 2024-11-28

    Potential for minimal harm

  41. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2023-10-19 · Health · corrected 2023-11-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  42. DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2023-10-19 · Health · corrected 2023-11-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  43. 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.2023-10-19 · Health · corrected 2023-11-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  44. DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2023-10-19 · Health · corrected 2023-11-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  45. DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2023-10-19 · Health · corrected 2023-11-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  46. 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.2023-10-19 · Health · corrected 2023-11-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  47. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-10-19 · Health · corrected 2023-11-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  48. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-10-19 · Health · corrected 2023-11-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  49. BF0912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.2023-10-19 · Health · corrected 2023-11-10

    Potential for minimal harm

  50. DF0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.2023-10-19 · Health · corrected 2023-11-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

OwnerTypeRolePercentSince
FLAGSTONE HEALTHCARE SOUTH LLCOrganization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100%2022-11-08
THE ENSIGN GROUP INCOrganization5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100%2023-02-01
CRETZ, DERECKIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2023-02-01
WILLITS, ADAMIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTOR2023-02-01
BURNAM, SOONIndividualCORPORATE OFFICER2022-11-08
FITCH, CRAIGIndividualCORPORATE OFFICER2022-11-08
KIM, JESSEIndividualCORPORATE OFFICER2023-02-01
CRETZ, DERECKIndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE2023-02-01

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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.