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Cerritos Vista Healthcare Center

17836 Woodruff Avenue, Bellflower, CA 90706

(562) 925-8457 Compare Map

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How full is this provider?

We separate historical occupancy, licensed or reported capacity, and openings that are confirmed today. These are different facts.

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Historical census / certified bedsNot publicly reportedNo facility-level report confirmed yet
Medicare-certified beds140 medicare-certified bedsUnknown does not mean zero or vacant
Current openings / admissionsNot verifiedAsk about openings, appropriate level of care, fees and any waitlist.

Occupancy alone is not a quality rating. An empty bed may be unstaffed or unsuitable for a particular resident. For agencies that deliver care at home, conventional bed occupancy does not apply.

How we verify this information
Overall1★☆☆☆☆
Inspections1★☆☆☆☆
Staffing3★★★☆☆
Quality4★★★★☆
Federal finesNoneon record

Inspection citations

85 shown

DateSeverityWhat inspectors foundVisit
Jul 29, 2026 D · potential Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Complaint
May 28, 2026 D · potential Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Complaint
May 28, 2026 D · potential Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Complaint
Apr 6, 2026 D · potential Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. Complaint
Feb 26, 2026 E · potential Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Routine
Feb 26, 2026 D · potential Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Routine
Feb 26, 2026 E · potential 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. Routine
Feb 26, 2026 E · potential Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Routine
Feb 26, 2026 D · potential Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. Routine
Feb 26, 2026 D · potential Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition Routine
Feb 26, 2026 D · potential Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Routine
Feb 26, 2026 E · potential PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Routine
Feb 26, 2026 D · potential Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Routine
Feb 26, 2026 D · potential Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Routine
Feb 26, 2026 D · potential Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Routine
Feb 26, 2026 E · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Routine
Feb 26, 2026 E · potential 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. Routine
Feb 26, 2026 E · potential 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. Routine
Feb 26, 2026 D · potential Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. Routine
Feb 26, 2026 D · potential Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. Routine
Feb 26, 2026 E · potential Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. Routine
Feb 26, 2026 D · potential Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Routine
Feb 26, 2026 E · potential Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. Routine
Feb 26, 2026 E · potential Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Routine
Feb 26, 2026 E · potential Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Routine
Feb 26, 2026 E · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Routine
Feb 26, 2026 F · potential Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Routine
Feb 26, 2026 E · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Routine
Jan 6, 2026 D · potential Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Complaint
Jan 6, 2026 D · potential 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. Complaint
Jan 6, 2026 D · potential Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Complaint
Dec 11, 2025 E · potential Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Complaint
Dec 8, 2025 D · potential Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Complaint
Dec 8, 2025 D · potential Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Complaint
Dec 8, 2025 D · potential Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Complaint
Dec 8, 2025 D · potential Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. Complaint
Dec 8, 2025 D · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Complaint
Nov 12, 2025 D · potential Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Complaint
Jul 23, 2025 D · potential Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Complaint
Jul 10, 2025 D · potential Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Complaint
Jul 10, 2025 D · potential Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Complaint
Jul 10, 2025 D · potential Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Complaint
Jul 10, 2025 D · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Complaint
Jun 16, 2025 D · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Complaint
Jun 16, 2025 E · potential Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Complaint
Jun 16, 2025 D · potential Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Complaint
May 29, 2025 D · potential Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Complaint
May 29, 2025 D · potential Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Complaint
Mar 20, 2025 D · potential Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Routine
Mar 20, 2025 E · potential Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Routine
Mar 20, 2025 E · potential Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Routine
Mar 20, 2025 E · potential Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Routine
Mar 20, 2025 D · potential PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Routine
Mar 20, 2025 D · potential Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Routine
Mar 20, 2025 E · potential Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Routine
Mar 20, 2025 D · potential 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. Routine
Mar 20, 2025 E · potential Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Routine
Mar 20, 2025 E · potential Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Routine
Mar 20, 2025 D · potential 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. Routine
Mar 20, 2025 D · potential Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. Routine
Mar 20, 2025 E · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Routine
Mar 20, 2025 E · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Routine
Aug 26, 2024 D · potential Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Complaint
Aug 26, 2024 E · potential Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Complaint
Mar 1, 2024 D · potential Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Routine
Mar 1, 2024 D · potential Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Routine
Mar 1, 2024 D · potential 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. Routine
Mar 1, 2024 D · potential Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Routine
Mar 1, 2024 F · potential Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Routine
Mar 1, 2024 D · potential Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Routine
Mar 1, 2024 D · potential Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Routine
Mar 1, 2024 D · potential Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Routine
Mar 1, 2024 D · potential 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. Routine
Mar 1, 2024 D · potential Post nurse staffing information every day. Routine
Mar 1, 2024 D · potential Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. Routine
Mar 1, 2024 E · potential Ensure 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. Routine
Mar 1, 2024 E · potential Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Routine
Mar 1, 2024 E · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Routine
Mar 1, 2024 E · potential Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Routine
Mar 1, 2024 F · potential Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. Routine
Mar 1, 2024 D · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Routine
Mar 1, 2024 D · potential Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Routine
Nov 8, 2023 E · potential Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Complaint
Nov 8, 2023 E · potential 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. Complaint
Nov 8, 2023 E · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Complaint

Medicare's severity letters: A–C minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–L actual harm or immediate danger. Source: CMS health deficiencies file, processed October 1, 2026.

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Record on file

Certification
Medicare and Medi-Cal certified skilled nursing facility
Medicare number (CCN)
056405
Certified beds
140
Legal owner
Cerritos Vista Healthcare Center LLC
Part of
Longwood Management Corporation

Full profile on Medicare's Care Compare. Source: CMS, processed October 1, 2026.

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