The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
DOWNEY POST ACUTE
DOWNEY, CA · Medicare-certified · 99 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
Downey Post Acute in Downey, CA has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with strong quality measures (5 stars) but more modest health inspection and staffing ratings (3 stars each). It has a recent federal penalty and $13,575 in fines over the last 24 months, while reported nurse staffing is 4.29 hours per resident per day, slightly above the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.2948 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 7, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $13,575recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.2948.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.40
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.26
- Nurse aides
- 2.64
- Weekend nursing
- 3.78
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 39%
Registered nurse turnover: 0%
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
3.1%8%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%3.1%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.4%3.7%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0%3.7%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
19.2%20%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
4.1%11.6%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
11.7%8.1%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.7%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1.3%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
16.4%5.9%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
81.5%87%Worsening
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
—94.6%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—95%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited May 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited March 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited May 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 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 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $13,575 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $13,575 in total fines.
- $13,575
Federal fine
Aug 9, 2024
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Mar 1, 2019
Now operated by Downey Post Acute, previously Downey Care Center.
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of THE ENSIGN GROUP · 346 homes · 3.2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 90.8 residents on an average day (92% of 99 beds)
- Medicare history
- Certified for 48 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.