The nursing home failed to keep medication mistakes below the allowed level. Cited June 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 759 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(1) — S/S: K
Nursing home report
COTTAGE CREST POST ACUTE
NORWALK, CA · Medicare-certified · 59 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Cottage Crest Post Acute in Norwalk, CA has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 2 stars, while staffing and quality measures are both 4 stars; reported nurse staffing is 4.53 hours per resident per day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.5347 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 5, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.5347.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.69
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.23
- Nurse aides
- 2.62
- Weekend nursing
- 4.01
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 40%
Registered nurse turnover: 25%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
0%6.9%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%0%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
9.7%4.6%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0%0%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
9.4%10.5%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—8.2%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
17.9%19%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2%1.8%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
2.2%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
15.1%21.9%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
12.9%12.1%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.5%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.9%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
86.4%80.2%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited October 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited January 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 580 — 42 CFR §483.10(g)(14) — S/S: G
The home failed to provide safe, appropriate dialysis care for a resident who needed it. Cited January 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 698 — 42 CFR §483.25(l) — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited June 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $42,354 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $66,245 in total fines.
- $42,354
Federal fine
Jun 11, 2024
- $16,445
Federal fine
Jan 9, 2024
- $7,446
Federal fine
Oct 9, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of DAVID JOHNSON · 47 homes · 3.2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 54.4 residents on an average day (92% of 59 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 40 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.