THE SPRINGS POST-ACUTE

The Springs Post-Acute is a skilled nursing facility located at 10625 Leffingwell Road in Norwalk, California, within Los Angeles County. The facility operates with 99 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. According to CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) data, The Springs Post-Acute holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 1 out of 5, indicating performance in the lowest tier for that category. The staffing rating is 3 out of 5, placing it at the national average for nurse and staff hours relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5, the highest possible score in that category, reflecting clinical outcome metrics such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, and pressure ulcers among the resident population. CMS star ratings are composite indicators derived from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures, and are intended to assist in facility comparisons. The Springs Post-Acute is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, meaning it is able to serve residents whose care is funded through either federal program. Individuals covered under traditional Medicare may be eligible for short-term skilled nursing or rehabilitation services following a qualifying hospital stay. Medicaid coverage, administered in California through Medi-Cal, may apply to longer-term custodial care for residents who meet income and asset eligibility requirements. Prospective residents and their families are advised to confirm current payment policies and bed availability directly with the facility by contacting them at (562) 864-2541. When compared against national benchmarks, The Springs Post-Acute presents a mixed profile across its CMS rating categories. The overall 2-star rating is below the national average, driven in part by the 1-star health inspection score, which represents the lowest performance tier in that domain. The staffing rating of 3 stars is consistent with the national average. Notably, the quality measure rating of 5 stars is the highest attainable score and indicates strong performance in clinical outcome indicators relative to other facilities nationally. This variation across categories suggests that individuals researching this facility should review each rating component individually rather than relying solely on the overall score. The facility serves the Norwalk community within Los Angeles County, an area with a substantial concentration of post-acute and long-term care options.