WESTWOOD POST ACUTE CARE

Westwood Post Acute Care is a skilled nursing facility located at 12121 Santa Monica Boulevard in Los Angeles, California 90025. The facility operates 93 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid patients. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to skilled nursing facilities across several domains. Westwood Post Acute Care 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 stands at 2 out of 5 stars, reflecting findings from state inspections conducted on behalf of CMS. The staffing rating is 1 out of 5 stars, which measures nurse and aide staffing levels relative to the facility's resident census. The quality measure rating is 4 out of 5 stars, which is based on clinical data reported for conditions such as mobility, pain management, and rehospitalization rates. The quality measure rating is notably higher than the other domain scores, indicating stronger performance in that specific category relative to national benchmarks. Westwood Post Acute Care is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. Medicare coverage typically applies to short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility criteria and duration limits. Medicaid coverage, administered through California's Medi-Cal program, may apply to longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility requirements. Individuals and families are advised to contact the facility directly at (310) 826-0821 to confirm current payment options, bed availability, and any private pay arrangements. When compared to the national average overall CMS star rating of 3.0 stars, Westwood Post Acute Care's overall rating of 1 star places it below the national benchmark. The staffing rating of 1 star similarly falls below national norms, while the health inspection rating of 2 stars indicates below-average inspection outcomes relative to facilities nationwide. The quality measure rating of 4 stars represents above-average performance in that domain. Prospective residents and their families can access the full inspection history, staffing data, and quality measure details through the CMS Care Compare database for a more complete picture of the facility's performance record.