LIGHTHOUSE HEALTHCARE CENTER

Lighthouse Healthcare Center is a long-term care facility located at 2222 Santa Ana Blvd., Los Angeles, California 90059, in Los Angeles County. The facility operates as a for-profit limited liability company and holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 149 certified beds and is currently active. Lighthouse Healthcare Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are calculated using data on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures, with higher ratings reflecting more favorable performance in those categories. The facility's health inspection rating stands at 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average and reflects findings from on-site inspections conducted by state survey agencies. The staffing rating is 4 out of 5, indicating staffing levels that are above average compared to other certified nursing facilities nationally. This rating accounts for the hours provided by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants relative to the resident census. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5, the highest possible score, indicating that the facility performs well across the clinical quality metrics tracked by CMS, which include measures related to resident mobility, medication management, and other care outcomes. Lighthouse Healthcare Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, as indicated by its dual certification status. This means the facility is eligible to serve residents whose care is funded through federal Medicare benefits, as well as those covered under the California Medicaid program, known as Medi-Cal. Residents and families seeking admission should contact the facility directly at (323) 564-4461 to confirm current bed availability and to obtain specific information about accepted payment plans or private pay options. When considered alongside national benchmarks, the facility presents a mixed profile. Its overall 3-star rating matches the national average, while its quality measure rating of 5 stars places it among the higher-performing facilities in that category nationally. The staffing rating of 4 stars also exceeds the national average. The health inspection rating of 2 stars, however, is below the national average, which may be a relevant data point for those reviewing this facility as part of a broader care decision. Inspection records are publicly available through the CMS Care Compare database and include details on the nature and frequency of any cited deficiencies. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review those records in conjunction with this summary when evaluating care options in the Los Angeles area.