The nursing home failed to make sure it had a pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, and other pests. Cited March 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 925 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
Nursing home report
LOMITA POST-ACUTE CARE CENTER
LOMITA, CA · Medicare-certified · 71 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
LOMITA POST-ACUTE CARE CENTER has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, staffing is 3 stars with reported nurse staffing just above the federal benchmark (4.11 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day), quality measures are 5 stars, and there were $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.1111 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 10, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.1111.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.46
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.33
- Nurse aides
- 2.33
- Weekend nursing
- 3.57
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 35%
Registered nurse turnover: 44%
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
14.3%7.4%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%0%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
10%5.9%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0%6.2%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
0%6.5%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—7.2%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
3.6%3%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.7%1.6%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
6.8%0%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
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
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—81.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
86.5%89.9%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited October 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to prevent unnecessary mind-altering medications or ensure medicines did not limit a resident’s ability to function. Cited December 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 605 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
The home failed to provide appropriate care to help a resident maintain or improve movement and mobility. Cited December 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 688 — 42 CFR §483.25(c) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to keep medication mistakes below the allowed level. Cited December 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 759 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(1) — 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 22 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Feb 1, 2023
Now operated by Sungazer Healthcare INC, previously Lomita Verde INC..
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Chain
- Part of THE ENSIGN GROUP · 346 homes · 3.2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 62.3 residents on an average day (88% of 71 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 54 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.