Playa del Rey Center has a 1-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection score despite 4-star staffing and quality measures. It also has a recent federal penalty with $16,149 in fines in the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 4.05 hours per resident per day is slightly below the 4.1 federal benchmark.
Last inspection: July 16, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $16,149recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.0538.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.41
Licensed practical nurses
1.03
Nurse aides
2.61
Weekend nursing
3.82
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 38%
Registered nurse turnover: 30%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
6.2%8.5%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.2%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.5%13.8%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.2%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
8.8%9.2%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
10.4%13.6%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
4.2%24.2%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
12.3%8.9%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0.8%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
7.4%20.3%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
66.2%22.4%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—84.3%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.6%92.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—62.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
76.6%75.5%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure staff provided basic life support, including CPR, before emergency medical personnel arrived. Cited April 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 678 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(3) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited September 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited May 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: E
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 June 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
The home failed to safeguard residents’ private information and keep each resident’s medical records properly maintained. Cited June 2025 — 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 was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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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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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 1 health deficiency.
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STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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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 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $16,149 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $16,149 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Apr 25, 2025
28 days
Federal fine
Apr 25, 2025
$16,149
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of GENESIS HEALTHCARE · 184 homes · 2.3 stars avg
Occupancy
84 residents on an average day (85% of 99 beds)
Resident voice
Resident & family councils
Medicare history
Certified for 46 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.