ALVARADO CARE CENTER

Alvarado Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 1154 S. Alvarado St in Los Angeles, California 90006. The facility operates within Los Angeles County and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid residents. It has a licensed capacity of 72 certified beds and is organized under a for-profit limited liability company ownership structure. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Alvarado Care Center received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5, indicating a greater number or severity of cited deficiencies compared to state and national benchmarks. The staffing rating is 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average and reflects the reported levels of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is also 3 out of 5, reflecting performance on clinical indicators such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, and pressure ulcers among the resident population. The overall 1-star rating is primarily influenced by the health inspection component, which carries significant weight in the CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System. Alvarado Care Center is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to residents who qualify for federal or state-funded coverage. Individuals and families considering this facility are advised to verify current insurance acceptance, bed availability, and any private pay arrangements directly with the facility by contacting the listed phone number at (213) 385-1715. When considered against national reference points, Alvarado Care Center's overall 1-star rating places it in the lowest tier of the CMS rating scale, which spans from 1 to 5 stars. The national average overall rating is 3.0 stars. The facility's staffing and quality measure scores each match the national midpoint, while its health inspection score represents a notable area of deviation below the national norm. The CMS ratings are updated periodically based on inspection cycles and reported staffing and quality data, and prospective users of this information are encouraged to consult the most current CMS Care Compare data for the latest figures.