LAS FLORES CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL

Las Flores Convalescent Hospital is a skilled nursing facility located at 14165 Purche Ave. in Gardena, California, within Los Angeles County. The facility operates with 144 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, making it eligible to serve residents under either program. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities across four categories: overall, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. Las Flores Convalescent Hospital holds an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, reflecting the outcomes of standard and complaint surveys conducted by state inspectors. The staffing rating is 3 out of 5, which is at the national average level and accounts for the number of nursing hours provided per resident per day, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants. The quality measure rating is 2 out of 5, which is derived from clinical data on resident outcomes such as rates of hospitalizations, pressure ulcers, falls, and functional decline. With respect to payment and insurance, Las Flores Convalescent Hospital is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility conditions and benefit period limitations. Medicaid, administered in California through Medi-Cal, may cover long-term nursing facility care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility requirements. Residents and families are advised to confirm current coverage details directly with the facility and relevant insurance administrators, as benefit structures and eligibility criteria are subject to change. When compared to national benchmarks, Las Flores Convalescent Hospital presents a mixed profile across its CMS rating categories. The overall rating of 1 star and the health inspection rating of 1 star are both considerably below the national average of 3.0 stars. The staffing rating of 3 stars aligns with the national average, while the quality measure rating of 2 stars falls below it. These ratings are drawn from publicly available CMS data and are updated on a regular basis. Individuals reviewing this facility are encouraged to consult the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare database for the most current inspection reports, staffing data, and quality measure details before making any care decisions.