LAWNDALE HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTRE LLC

The information listed below provides an in-depth look into the type and quality of care offered at Lawndale Healthcare & Wellness Centre LLC. It is important to note that when evaluating if a nursing home is right for you or a loved one, ratings should not be taken as the sole deciding factor, but as one of many aspects to be considered.

Address

LAWNDALE HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTRE LLC
15100 S PRAIRIE
LAWNDALE, CA 90260
(310) 679-3344

Nursing Home Ratings

Health Inspections
Quality Measures
Nursing Staff
R.N. Staff Only
Overall Rating

Percent of Beds Occupied

85%

Number of Residents and Certified Beds

  • Residents: 50
  • Certified Beds: 59

This Facility Accepts

  • Medicare
  • Medicaid

Operational Details

  • Operated By For Profit - Partnership
  • Offers Both Resident and Family Counseling Services
  • This Facility is Not Part of a Chain or Franchise

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Resident Services

The information below lists services this facility has provided for residents from October through November 2010. During this period, the most common type of service provided was "Ultra-High Rehabilitation". To get a better idea of the types of services that are commonly performed, compare the "Percent of Service Days" column below. These services are based on submitted claims to Medicare and do not provide a complete overview of all the services provided by Lawndale Healthcare & Wellness Centre LLC. For more information read our guide on how nursing facilities are reimbursed, types of services, and ADL index scores.

Resident ServicesResident ConditionsPercent of Service Days

Ultra-High Rehabilitation

Rehabilitation 720 Minutes Per Week Minimum
  • At least one rehabilitation discipline five days/week
  • A second rehabilitation discipline three days/week
ADL Index Range: 6-1085.7%
ADL Index Range: 0-514.3%
Total Percent:100.0%
 

Rating Details For Lawndale Healthcare & Wellness Centre LLC

Nursing Staff -

The nursing staff is the most important part of what determines the quality of care and comfort of a resident in a nursing home. Government regulations set expectations on time spent with each resident based on the services being provided. The breakdown below lists the nursing types (RN, LPN, LVN, CNA) and a comparison of the reported and expected hours per resident per day.

Nursing Hours Per Resident Per DayReportedExpected
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours14 Minutes1 Hour and 29 Minutes
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse (LPN/LVN) Hours58 Minutes42 Minutes
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Hours2 Hours and 23 Minutes2 Hours and 12 Minutes
Total Licensed Nurse Hours1 Hour and 11 Minutes2 Hours and 11 Minutes
Total Nurse Hours3 Hours and 34 Minutes4 Hours and 23 Minutes

Quality of Care -

Medicare determines quality of care ratings for nursing facilities by surveying several "quality measures", which are broken down into long-term and short-term stay residents, as well as if the action is preventive or if there is a deficiency in the quality of care. State averages for California are also provided for comparison purposes. Note: Figures below are averaged over the past nine months.

This FacilityCalifornia Average

Long-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Percent of Long-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season90-100%87%

Short-Term Stay Preventive Actions

Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Were Assessed and Given Pneumococcal Vaccination90-100%81%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Given Influenza Vaccination During the Flu Season90-100%83%

Short-Term Stay Deficiencies

Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Had Moderate to Severe Pain21%23%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Have Pressure Sores8%17%
Percent of Short-Stay Residents Who Have Delirium1%2%

Health Inspection Details -

All Medicare and/or Medicaid certified nursing home must undergo health inspections on average once a year, but may be more frequent if the facility is peforming poorly. These inspections cover most aspects of life in a nursing home, and are broken down into deficiencies types, which including: Pharmacy Service, Administration, Resident Rights, Nutrition and Dietary, Resident Assessment, Environmental, and Mistreatment. Below are the list of deficiencies found by inspectors in the past few years along with the degree of harm and how many residents may have been affected. Note: The most recent health survey was on 11/01/2010.

Degree of Harm

  • - Potential for Minimal Harm
  • - Minimal Harm or Potential for Harm
  • - Resident Harmed
  • - Immediate Jeopardy to Resident Health

Residents Affected

  • - Isolated
  • - Some Residents
  • - Many Residents
Deficiencies Found By InspectorsDegree of HarmResidents Affected

Administration

Give Lab Tests Only when the Attending Doctor Ordered Them.
  • Inspection Date: 07/07/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/28/2008
Hire a Qualified Activities Director.
  • Inspection Date: 09/16/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/17/2009
Post Nurse Staffing Information.
  • Inspection Date: 09/16/2009
  • Correction Date: 02/05/2010
Give Lab Tests Only when the Attending Doctor Ordered Them.
  • Inspection Date: 09/16/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/17/2009
Keep Accurate and Appropriate Medical Records.
  • Inspection Date: 09/16/2009
  • Correction Date: 02/05/2010
Give Lab Tests Only when the Attending Doctor Ordered Them.
  • Inspection Date: 11/01/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/19/2011

Environmental

Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance.
  • Inspection Date: 07/07/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/28/2008
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Inspection Date: 07/07/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/28/2008
Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading.
  • Inspection Date: 07/07/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/28/2008
Keep All Essential Equipment Working Safely.
  • Inspection Date: 07/07/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/28/2008
Provide Needed Housekeeping and Maintenance.
  • Inspection Date: 09/16/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/17/2009
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Free of Dangers That Cause Accidents.
  • Inspection Date: 09/16/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/17/2009
Have a Program to Keep Infection from Spreading.
  • Inspection Date: 09/16/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/17/2009
Make Sure That the Nursing Home Area is Safe, Easy to Use, Clean and Comfortable.
  • Inspection Date: 09/16/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/17/2009

Nutrition and Dietary

Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 07/07/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/28/2008
Hire a Qualified Dietician.
  • Inspection Date: 11/01/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/19/2011
Hire Enough Skilled Workers to Carry out Dietary Service.
  • Inspection Date: 11/01/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/19/2011
Make Sure That Residents Are Well Nourished.
  • Inspection Date: 11/01/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/19/2011
Prepare Food That is Nutritional, Appetizing, Tasty, Attractive, Well-Cooked, and at the Right Temperature.
  • Inspection Date: 11/01/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/19/2011
Offer Other Nutritional Food to Each Resident Who Will Not Eat the Food Served.
  • Inspection Date: 11/01/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/19/2011
Make Sure That the Attending Doctor Orders Special Diets.
  • Inspection Date: 11/01/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/19/2011
1) Provide 3 Meals Daily at Regular Times; or 2) Serve Breakfast Within 14 Hours After Dinner; or 3) Offer a Snack at Bedtime Each Day.
  • Inspection Date: 11/01/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/19/2011
Store, Cook, and Give out Food in a Safe and Clean Way.
  • Inspection Date: 11/01/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/19/2011

Pharmacy Service

Have Drugs and Other Similar Products Available, Which Are Needed Every Day and in Emergencies, and Give Them out Properly.
  • Inspection Date: 07/07/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/28/2008
Properly Mark Drugs and Other Similar Products.
  • Inspection Date: 07/07/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/28/2008
Have Drugs and Other Similar Products Available, Which Are Needed Every Day and in Emergencies, and Give Them out Properly.
  • Inspection Date: 09/16/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/17/2009
Keep the Rate of Medication Errors (Wrong Drug, Wrong Dose, Wrong Time) to Less Than 5%.
  • Inspection Date: 11/01/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/19/2011
Properly Mark Drugs and Other Similar Products.
  • Inspection Date: 11/01/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/19/2011

Quality Care

Provide Social Services for Related Medical Problems to Help Each Resident Achieve the Highest Possible Quality of Life.
  • Inspection Date: 07/07/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/28/2008
Give Professional Services That Meet a Professional Standard of Quality.
  • Inspection Date: 07/07/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/28/2008
Properly Care for Residents Needing Special Services, Including: Injections, Colostomy, Ureostomy, Ileostomy, Tracheostomy Care, Tracheal Suctioning, Respiratory Care, Foot Care, and Prostheses.
  • Inspection Date: 07/07/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/28/2008
Provide Activities to Meet the Needs of Each Resident.
  • Inspection Date: 09/16/2009
  • Correction Date: 02/05/2010
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Inspection Date: 09/16/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/17/2009
Make Sure That Residents Who Cannot Care for Themselves Receive Help with Eating/Drinking, Grooming and Hygiene.
  • Inspection Date: 09/16/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/17/2009
Give Residents Proper Treatment to Prevent New Bed (Pressure) Sores or Heal Existing Bed Sores.
  • Inspection Date: 09/16/2009
  • Correction Date: 02/05/2010
Make Sure That Each Resident Who Enters the Nursing Home Without a Catheter is Not Given a Catheter, Unless It is Necessary.
  • Inspection Date: 09/16/2009
  • Correction Date: 02/05/2010
Make Sure That Residents with Reduced Range of Motion Get Proper Treatment and Services to Increase Range of Motion.
  • Inspection Date: 09/16/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/17/2009
Give Proper Treatment to Residents with Feeding Tubes to Prevent Problems (Such As Aspiration Pneumonia, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Dehydration, Metabolic Abnormalities, Nasal-Pharyngeal Ulcers) and Help Restore Eating Skills, if Possible.
  • Inspection Date: 09/16/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/17/2009
Give Each Resident Enough Fluids to Keep Them Healthy and Prevent Dehydration.
  • Inspection Date: 09/16/2009
  • Correction Date: 02/05/2010
Properly Care for Residents Needing Special Services, Including: Injections, Colostomy, Ureostomy, Ileostomy, Tracheostomy Care, Tracheal Suctioning, Respiratory Care, Foot Care, and Prostheses.
  • Inspection Date: 09/16/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/17/2009
Use a Registered Nurse at Least 8 Hours a Day, 7 Days a Week.
  • Inspection Date: 09/16/2009
  • Correction Date: 02/05/2010
Provide Social Services for Related Medical Problems to Help Each Resident Achieve the Highest Possible Quality of Life.
  • Inspection Date: 11/01/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/19/2011
Give Each Resident Care and Services to Get or Keep the Highest Quality of Life Possible.
  • Inspection Date: 11/01/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/19/2011
Give Residents Proper Treatment to Prevent New Bed (Pressure) Sores or Heal Existing Bed Sores.
  • Inspection Date: 11/01/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/19/2011
Give Proper Treatment to Residents with Feeding Tubes to Prevent Problems (Such As Aspiration Pneumonia, Diarrhea, Vomiting, Dehydration, Metabolic Abnormalities, Nasal-Pharyngeal Ulcers) and Help Restore Eating Skills, if Possible.
  • Inspection Date: 11/01/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/19/2011
Make Sure That Each Resident's Nutritional Needs Were Met.
  • Inspection Date: 11/01/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/19/2011
Develop/Implement Required Procedures for the Administration of Immunizations.
  • Inspection Date: 11/01/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/19/2011

Resident Assessment

Make a Complete Assessment That Covers All Questions for Areas That Are Listed in Official Regulations.
  • Inspection Date: 07/07/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/28/2008
Make Sure All Assessments Are Accurate, Coordinated by an Rn, Done by the Right Professional, and Are Signed by the Person Completing Them.
  • Inspection Date: 07/07/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/28/2008
Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured.
  • Inspection Date: 07/07/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/28/2008
Make a Complete Assessment That Covers All Questions for Areas That Are Listed in Official Regulations.
  • Inspection Date: 09/16/2009
  • Correction Date: 02/05/2010
Assess the Resident when the Resident Enters the Nursing Home, in a Timely Manner.
  • Inspection Date: 09/16/2009
  • Correction Date: 02/05/2010
Check and Update (If Needed) Each Resident's Assessment Every 3 Months.
  • Inspection Date: 09/16/2009
  • Correction Date: 02/05/2010
Make Sure All Assessments Are Accurate, Coordinated by an Rn, Done by the Right Professional, and Are Signed by the Person Completing Them.
  • Inspection Date: 09/16/2009
  • Correction Date: 02/05/2010
Develop a Complete Care Plan That Meets All of a Resident's Needs, with Timetables and Actions That Can Be Measured.
  • Inspection Date: 09/16/2009
  • Correction Date: 02/05/2010
Keep Assessments Completed in the Preceding 15 Months in the Resident's Active Record.
  • Inspection Date: 09/16/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/17/2009
Electronically Record and Report Resident Status Assessments in a Timely Manner As Required in Order to Monitor Resident Health and Progress.
  • Inspection Date: 09/16/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/17/2009
Make Sure That Doctors See a Resident's Plan of Care at Every Visit and Make Notes About Progress and Orders in Writing.
  • Inspection Date: 11/01/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/19/2011

Resident Rights

Provide Services to Meet the Needs and Preferences of Each Resident.
  • Inspection Date: 07/07/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/28/2008
Tell the Resident Completely About His or Her Health Status.
  • Inspection Date: 09/16/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/17/2009
Immediately Tell the Resident, Doctor, and a Family Member If: the Resident is Injured, There is a Major Change in Resident's Physical/Mental Health, There is a Need to Alter Treatment Significantly, or the Resident Must Be Transferred or Discharged.
  • Inspection Date: 09/16/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/17/2009
Provide Care in a Way That Keeps or Builds Each Resident's Dignity and Self Respect.
  • Inspection Date: 09/16/2009
  • Correction Date: 12/17/2009
Bill Properly: Charged Resident for Items That Medicare or Medicaid Pays For.
  • Inspection Date: 11/01/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/19/2011
Provide Care in a Way That Keeps or Builds Each Resident's Dignity and Self Respect.
  • Inspection Date: 11/01/2010
  • Correction Date: 01/19/2011

Enforcement

Below is a list of any civil penalities or denials of payment for new admissions (DPNA) that this facility received in the previous three years. Note: Monetary figures are not available for DPNAs.

Action TakenDateAmount
Civil Money Penalty (CMP)11/01/2010$2,145
Civil Money Penalty (CMP)09/16/2009$35,670
Denial of Payment for New Admission (DPNA)09/16/2009-
Denial of Payment for New Admission (DPNA)11/01/2010-

Fire Safety

Nursing homes certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid are required to have fire safety inspections to meet Life Safety Code (LSC) standards. Below is a list of deficiencies that Lawndale Healthcare & Wellness Centre LLC had in recent fire safety inspections. This information can be used to see if all standards were met, the degree of harm, the number of residents affected, and the date when deficiencies were corrected. Note: The most recent fire safety survey was on 10/20/2010.

Degree of Harm

  • - Potential for Minimal Harm
  • - Minimal Harm or Potential for Harm
  • - Resident Harmed
  • - Immediate Jeopardy to Resident Health

Residents Affected

  • - Isolated
  • - Some Residents
  • - Many Residents
Deficiencies Found By InspectorsDegree of HarmResidents Affected

Automatic Sprinkler Systems

Properly Working Sprinkler Alarm System.
  • Inspection Date: 07/09/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/21/2008
Properly Working Alarms on Sprinkler Valves.
  • Inspection Date: 07/09/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/21/2008
Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order.
  • Inspection Date: 07/09/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/21/2008
Properly Working Alarms on Sprinkler Valves.
  • Inspection Date: 09/04/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/22/2010
Automatic Sprinkler Systems That Have Been Maintained in Working Order.
  • Inspection Date: 09/04/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/22/2010
Portable Fire Extinguishers.
  • Inspection Date: 09/04/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/22/2010
Properly Working Alarms on Sprinkler Valves.
  • Inspection Date: 10/20/2010
  • Correction Date: 12/06/2010

Building Service Equipment

Heating and Ventilation Systems That Have Been Properly Installed According to the Manufacturer's Instructions.
  • Inspection Date: 07/09/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/21/2008
Properly Protected Cooking Facilities.
  • Inspection Date: 09/04/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/22/2010
Restrictions on the Use of Portable Space Heaters.
  • Inspection Date: 09/04/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/22/2010

Corridor Walls and Doors

Corridor and Hallway Doors That Block Smoke.
  • Inspection Date: 07/09/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/21/2008
Signs That State That Exit Doors Are to Be Kept Closed.
  • Inspection Date: 07/09/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/21/2008

Electrical

Weekly Inspections and Monthly Testing of Generators.
  • Inspection Date: 07/09/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/21/2008
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
  • Inspection Date: 07/09/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/21/2008
Weekly Inspections and Monthly Testing of Generators.
  • Inspection Date: 09/04/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/22/2010
Properly Installed Electrical Wiring and Equipment.
  • Inspection Date: 09/04/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/22/2010

Emergency Plans and Fire Drills

Record of Quarterly Fire Drills for Each Shift Under Varying Conditions.
  • Inspection Date: 09/04/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/22/2010
Record of Quarterly Fire Drills for Each Shift Under Varying Conditions.
  • Inspection Date: 10/20/2010
  • Correction Date: 12/06/2010

Exits and Egress

Exits That Are Accessible at All Times.
  • Inspection Date: 09/04/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/22/2010
Exits That Are Accessible at All Times.
  • Inspection Date: 10/20/2010
  • Correction Date: 12/06/2010

Fire Alarm Systems

A Fire Alarm System That Can Be Heard Throughout the Facility.
  • Inspection Date: 07/09/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/21/2008
Properly Maintained Smoke Detectors.
  • Inspection Date: 07/09/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/21/2008
An Approved Installation, Maintenance and Testing Program for Fire Alarm Systems.
  • Inspection Date: 09/04/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/22/2010
A Fire Alarm System That Can Be Heard Throughout the Facility.
  • Inspection Date: 10/20/2010
  • Correction Date: 12/06/2010

Hazardous Area

Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System.
  • Inspection Date: 07/09/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/21/2008
Construction That Can Resist Fire for One Hour or an Approved Fire Extinguishing System.
  • Inspection Date: 09/04/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/22/2010

Illumination and Emergency Power

Proper Backup Exit Lighting.
  • Inspection Date: 09/04/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/22/2010
Properly Located and Lighted "Exit" Signs.
  • Inspection Date: 09/04/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/22/2010

Interior Finish

Fire-Resistant Room Wall Surfaces.
  • Inspection Date: 09/04/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/22/2010

Miscellaneous

Fire Safety Features Required by Current Fire Safety Codes.
  • Inspection Date: 07/09/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/21/2008
Fire Safety Features Required by Current Fire Safety Codes.
  • Inspection Date: 09/04/2009
  • Correction Date: 01/22/2010

Smoking Regulations

Posted "No-Smoking" Signs in Areas Where Smoking is Not Permitted or Did Not Provide Ashtrays Where Smoking Was Allowed.
  • Inspection Date: 07/09/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/21/2008

Vertical Openings

Exit Doors That Are Held Open by Devices That Will Automatically Close on the Activation of a Fire Alarm or Smoke Detectors.
  • Inspection Date: 07/09/2008
  • Correction Date: 07/21/2008
Source: Medicare Nursing Home Compare; Department of Health Services of California - Licensing and Certification Program - Retrieved 2011