The nursing home failed to ensure residents received the behavioral health care and services they needed. Cited September 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 740 — 42 CFR §483.40 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
NORWALK SKILLED NURSING & WELLNESS CENTRE, LLC
NORWALK, CA · Medicare-certified · 99 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
1 of 5 stars overall. NORWALK SKILLED NURSING & WELLNESS CENTRE, LLC has a 1-star health inspection rating, 2-star staffing, 3-star quality measures, reported nurse staffing slightly above the federal benchmark (4.16 vs 4.1 hours/resident/day), $72,794 in fines over the last 24 months, and a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.1646 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 21, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $72,794recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.1646.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.44
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.23
- Nurse aides
- 2.49
- Weekend nursing
- 3.80
Hours per resident per day.
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
6%8.6%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.1%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.5%3.7%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
7.6%5.6%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
7.7%15%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—13.2%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
11%16.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
6.5%7.7%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
2.7%0.6%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
1.5%1.7%No change
Residents with depressive symptoms
13.7%21.1%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
—98.9%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—93.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited July 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
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 September 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: G
The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited September 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 580 — 42 CFR §483.10(g)(14) — S/S: G
The home failed to have enough qualified staff to meet residents’ behavioral health needs. Cited September 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 741 — 42 CFR §483.40 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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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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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 20 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $14,768 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $10,033 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $47,993 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $72,794 in total fines.
- $14,768
Federal fine
Jul 14, 2025
- $10,033
Federal fine
Nov 27, 2024
- $47,993
Federal fine
Jul 26, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of PACIFIC HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS · 15 homes · 2.1 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 93.2 residents on an average day (94% of 99 beds)
- Medicare history
- Certified for 30 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.