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Alvarado Care Center

1154 S.alvarado St, Los Angeles, CA 90006

(213) 385-1715 Compare Map
Overall2★★☆☆☆
Inspections2★★☆☆☆
Staffing3★★★☆☆
Quality3★★★☆☆
Federal fines$90,6002 fines

Inspection citations

63 shown

DateSeverityWhat inspectors foundVisit
Apr 20, 2026 D · potential Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Complaint
Apr 20, 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. Complaint
Apr 20, 2026 D · potential Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Complaint
Jan 23, 2026 D · potential Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Routine
Jan 23, 2026 D · potential Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Routine
Jan 23, 2026 E · potential Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. Routine
Jan 23, 2026 E · potential Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Routine
Jan 23, 2026 D · potential PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Routine
Jan 23, 2026 E · potential Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Routine
Jan 23, 2026 E · 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
Jan 23, 2026 D · potential Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Routine
Jan 23, 2026 E · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Routine
Jan 23, 2026 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
Jan 23, 2026 E · potential Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Routine
Jan 23, 2026 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. Routine
Jan 23, 2026 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
Jan 23, 2026 E · potential Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Routine
Jan 23, 2026 E · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Routine
Dec 9, 2025 D · potential Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Complaint
Dec 9, 2025 D · potential Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Complaint
Sep 5, 2025 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
Sep 5, 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. Complaint
Sep 5, 2025 D · potential Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Complaint
Sep 5, 2025 D · potential Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Complaint
Aug 22, 2025 J · harm Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Complaint
Jul 10, 2025 D · potential Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. Complaint
Jun 27, 2025 D · potential Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. Complaint
Jun 27, 2025 D · potential Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Complaint
Jun 27, 2025 D · potential Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Complaint
Dec 15, 2024 D · potential Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Routine
Dec 15, 2024 D · potential Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. Routine
Dec 15, 2024 D · potential Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Routine
Dec 15, 2024 E · potential Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Routine
Dec 15, 2024 D · potential Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Routine
Dec 15, 2024 D · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Routine
Dec 15, 2024 E · 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
Dec 15, 2024 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
Dec 15, 2024 E · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Routine
Dec 15, 2024 E · potential Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. Routine
Dec 15, 2024 D · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Routine
Nov 15, 2024 D · 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. Complaint
Sep 19, 2024 D · potential Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Complaint
Sep 19, 2024 D · potential Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. Complaint
Sep 19, 2024 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, 2024 D · potential Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Complaint
Jul 10, 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
Jul 10, 2024 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. Complaint
Jun 26, 2024 D · potential Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. Complaint
Jun 26, 2024 D · potential Honor 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. Complaint
Jun 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
Jun 26, 2024 D · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
Mar 26, 2024 D · potential Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Complaint
Jan 26, 2024 D · potential Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Routine
Jan 26, 2024 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
Jan 26, 2024 D · potential Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Routine
Jan 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. Routine
Jan 26, 2024 D · potential Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. Routine
Jan 26, 2024 D · potential Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Routine
Jan 26, 2024 D · potential Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Routine
Jan 26, 2024 D · potential Post nurse staffing information every day. Routine
Jan 26, 2024 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
Jan 26, 2024 E · potential Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Routine
Jan 26, 2024 E · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Routine

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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Alvarado Care Center
1154 S.alvarado St, Los Angeles, CA 90006 · (213) 385-1715

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Record on file

Certification
Medicare and Medi-Cal certified skilled nursing facility
Medicare number (CCN)
056157
Certified beds
72
Legal owner
Alvarado Terrace Care Center, LLC

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

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