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 July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
MEADOW CREEK POST-ACUTE in Paramount, CA has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a 1-star health inspection rating and 2-star staffing. It has a recent federal penalty and $43,016 in fines over the last 24 months, though reported nurse staffing is 5.21 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
5.2112 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 26, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $43,016recent 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 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 nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited July 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited February 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide needed care and help with daily activities for residents who could not do them on their own. Cited October 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 677 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(2) — S/S: E
Recent history
- 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 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 · $43,016 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- 8 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Feb 24, 2026
- $34,040
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 · 2.8 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.