The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited September 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
KEI-AI SOUTH BAY HEALTHCARE CENTER
GARDENA, CA · Medicare-certified · 98 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
KEI-AI SOUTH BAY HEALTHCARE CENTER has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a 2-star health inspection rating, 3-star staffing, and 4-star quality measures. It has a recent federal penalty and $17,088 in fines over the last 24 months; reported nurse staffing is 4.14 hours per resident per day, just above the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.1364 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 11, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $17,088recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.1364.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.32
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.29
- Nurse aides
- 2.53
- Weekend nursing
- 3.71
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 29%
Registered nurse turnover: 29%
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
12%9.3%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%2.8%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.5%4.9%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
1.5%6.3%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
6.8%12.7%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
4.3%3.9%No change
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
11.6%8.7%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.2%1%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
1.1%2.8%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
3%5.7%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
4.2%36.1%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
—96.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.7%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—86.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%98.8%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to ensure a working call system was available in each resident’s bathroom and bathing area. Cited May 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 919 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: E
The home failed to notify the resident and family in time before a transfer or discharge, including their right to appeal. Cited February 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 623 — 42 CFR §483.15 — S/S: E
The home failed to safeguard residents’ private information and keep each resident’s medical records properly maintained. Cited May 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 842 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 14 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $17,088 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $17,088 in total fines.
- $17,088
Federal fine
Sep 19, 2024
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Feb 1, 2016
Now operated by Kei-ai South Bay Healthcare Center, previously South Bay Keiro Nursing Home.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of ASPEN SKILLED HEALTHCARE · 35 homes · 3.7 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 93.7 residents on an average day (96% of 98 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 38 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.