LOMITA POST-ACUTE CARE CENTER

Lomita Post-Acute Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 1955 Lomita Blvd in Lomita, California (ZIP code 90717), within Los Angeles County. The facility operates with 71 certified beds and is classified under for-profit, individually owned ownership. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid patients. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with higher ratings reflecting better performance relative to other facilities. Lomita Post-Acute Care Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which is in line with the national average of 3.0 stars. The facility's individual domain ratings vary across the three measured categories. The health inspection rating stands at 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average and reflects findings from recent standard and complaint inspections conducted by state surveyors. The staffing rating is 3 out of 5, indicating staffing levels that are consistent with the national average across measures such as registered nurse hours and total nurse staffing per resident per day. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5, the highest possible score, indicating performance on clinical quality indicators, such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, and pressure ulcers, that surpasses national benchmarks. Lomita Post-Acute Care Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, making it accessible to residents who rely on federal health insurance programs. As a dually certified facility, it meets the federal standards required to participate in both programs. Prospective residents or their representatives should contact the facility directly at (310) 325-1970 to inquire about current availability, private pay rates, and any additional payment options that may be accepted. When considered alongside national averages, Lomita Post-Acute Care Center presents a mixed profile. Its overall 3-star rating places it at the national midpoint. The 5-star quality measure rating is notably above average and reflects strong clinical outcomes as tracked through CMS data. However, the 2-star health inspection rating is below average, suggesting a history of inspection findings that may be of interest to those researching care options. The staffing rating of 3 stars falls at the national average. Individuals researching skilled nursing and post-acute care options in the Lomita area may find the CMS Nursing Home Care Compare database useful for reviewing detailed inspection reports and staffing data associated with this and other facilities in Los Angeles County.