WESTERN CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL

Western Convalescent Hospital is a long-term care facility located at 2190 W Adams Blvd in Los Angeles, California (ZIP code 90018). The facility operates 129 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, where higher ratings indicate better performance relative to other facilities nationally. Western 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 findings from recent state and federal inspection surveys. The staffing rating is 2 out of 5, which indicates staffing levels below the national norm when accounting for resident census and acuity. The quality measure rating is 4 out of 5, which indicates performance on clinical quality indicators that is above average compared to facilities nationally. Quality measures include metrics such as rates of hospital readmission, the use of antipsychotic medications, and the prevalence of pressure ulcers among residents. Western Convalescent Hospital is certified to accept payment through both Medicare and Medicaid programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitative care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility requirements and coverage limits. Medicaid coverage for long-term custodial care is available to eligible residents who meet California's financial and functional criteria. Individuals and families seeking to understand coverage options are advised to consult directly with the facility's billing department or a benefits counselor regarding specific payment arrangements and any private-pay policies that may apply. When compared to national benchmarks, Western Convalescent Hospital presents a mixed performance profile. The overall rating of 1 star and the health inspection rating of 1 star both fall notably below the national average of 3.0 stars, indicating areas of concern identified through the inspection process. The staffing rating of 2 stars also falls below the national average, suggesting comparatively lower staffing levels relative to resident needs. In contrast, the quality measure rating of 4 stars positions the facility above average in clinical outcome metrics, which assess specific resident health indicators over time. This divergence between inspection and staffing ratings on one hand and the quality measure rating on the other may be relevant context for those reviewing the facility's CMS data. The facility is listed as active and continues to operate under its current certification status.