FPoor · score 16/100 · #1134 of 1,154 in California
Alvarado Care Center
1154 S.alvarado St, Los Angeles, CA 90006 · 72 certified beds · For profit - Limited Liability company
Staffing 4.0 nurse hours per resident-daybottom quarter in California
24 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 136)bottom quarter
$90,600 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
Why Alvarado Care Center is graded F
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against California nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 72 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Alvarado Care Center at a Glance
F
16/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.98 h.
22<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 136.
16<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 3.
15<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $90,600 fines, 1 denials.
8<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
2/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: California, medium facilities · CMS record 056157 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address1154 S.alvarado St, Los Angeles, CA 90006
Phone2133851715
CountyLos Angeles
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds72
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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1
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- Staffing 4.7 nurse hours per resident-day — top quarter in California
- 13 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 60) — top quarter
2
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- Staffing 6.7 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in California
- 14 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 76) — below median
3
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- 5 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 24) — top quarter
A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.