The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
MEADOW CREEK POST-ACUTE
PARAMOUNT, CA · Medicare-certified · 104 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Meadow Creek Post-Acute in Paramount, CA has a 1-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and 2-star staffing rating, though quality measures are 4 stars. Reported nurse staffing is above the federal benchmark (5.21 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day), but the facility has had $22,126 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
5.2112 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: June 12, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $22,126recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.2112.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.64
- Licensed practical nurses
- 2.10
- Nurse aides
- 2.47
- Weekend nursing
- 4.92
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 40%
Registered nurse turnover: 52%
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%4.2%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%0%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
10.8%7.1%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.4%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
14.9%2.7%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
9.3%0%Improving
Residents needing more help with daily activities
24.1%6.1%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—23.5%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
14.7%22.4%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
2%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
19%2%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%1.6%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
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.3%98.7%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.5%98.2%No change
What the inspectors found
The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited June 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to keep essential equipment working safely. Cited April 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 908 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure residents were free from physical restraints unless they were needed for medical treatment. Cited June 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 604 — 42 CFR §483.12 — 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 June 2026 — 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 13 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 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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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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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 2 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $22,126 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $34,040 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,976 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $31,102 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- 8 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Feb 24, 2026
- $22,126
Federal fine
Feb 24, 2026
- $8,976
Federal fine
Jul 13, 2024
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Jun 1, 2023
Now operated by Meadow Creek Post-acute, previously Affinity Healthcare Center.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of LINKS HEALTHCARE GROUP · 32 homes · 3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 91.6 residents on an average day (88% of 104 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 56 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.