Nursing home report
NORWALK, CA · Medicare-certified · 99 beds
STUDEBAKER HEALTHCARE CENTER in Norwalk, CA has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a 1-star health inspection rating but stronger staffing and quality scores (3 and 4 stars). It reports 4.47 nurse hours per resident per day, above the 4.1 federal benchmark, has no fines in the last 24 months, and has a recent abuse citation.
Health inspections
Staffing
4.4697 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.4697.
Hours per resident per day.
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with a fall causing major injury
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
Residents with a urinary tract infection
Residents who lost too much weight
Residents who were physically restrained
Residents needing more help with daily activities
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
Residents with a long-term catheter
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
Residents with depressive symptoms
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited February 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to safeguard residents’ private information and keep each resident’s medical records properly maintained. Cited February 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
F-Tag 842 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure nurses and nurse aides had the needed skills to care for each resident and support their well-being. Cited February 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
F-Tag 726 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The home failed to have a plan for how it would carry out quality improvement and oversight activities. Cited February 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
F-Tag 865 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited December 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
Health inspection found 29 health deficiencies.
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $27,378 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jan 19, 2024
Federal fine
Jan 19, 2024
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.
