DOWNEY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER

Downey Community Health Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 8425 Iowa Street in Downey, California (ZIP code 90241), within Los Angeles County. The facility operates 198 certified beds and is classified under a for-profit partnership ownership structure. It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities across several categories. Downey Community Health Center holds an overall CMS rating of 1 star. The health inspection rating stands at 2 stars, reflecting findings from recent state and federal inspection surveys. The staffing rating is 4 stars, indicating staffing levels that are above the national baseline. The quality measure rating is 1 star, which is based on clinical data related to resident health outcomes and care metrics. These individual domain ratings are combined by CMS to produce the overall 1-star rating. The facility is certified to accept payment through both Medicare and Medicaid programs. This dual certification makes it accessible to a broad range of residents, including those qualifying for federal Medicare benefits and those enrolled in California's Medi-Cal program. Individuals seeking placement should contact the facility directly at (562) 862-6506 to inquire about current bed availability, private pay options, and any additional payment arrangements. When compared to the national average overall CMS star rating of 3.0 stars, Downey Community Health Center falls below that benchmark with its 1-star overall rating. The staffing domain is a notable exception, where the facility's 4-star rating exceeds the national average. However, the quality measure rating of 1 star and the health inspection rating of 2 stars both fall below the 3.0-star national overall reference point. These ratings are drawn from CMS data and represent a snapshot of the facility's performance across standardized measures. Families and healthcare professionals consulting this data may wish to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for additional detail on specific inspection findings and quality indicators relevant to individual care needs.