Nursing home

Courtyard Care Center

1880 Dawson Avenue, Signal Hill, CA 90755

★★★★★Overall Medicare rating
★★★★★Health inspections
★★★★★Staffing
★★★★★Quality measures

Medicare rates every nursing home from 1 to 5 stars. 5 is much above average, 1 is much below.

Findings, latest cycle19
Findings with harm or immediate jeopardy, 3 cycles0
Fines, 3 years$0
Beds59

Inspection findings

Inspectors recorded 49 findings in the last three inspection cycles.

49 No harm, but a risk of harm

Each entry below is a requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet on that date, in the regulator's own English wording.

Inspection dateAreaRequirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English)SeverityCorrected
Mar 4, 2026Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: Mar 19, 2026
Mar 4, 2026Pharmacy and medicationsProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F0755)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: Mar 19, 2026
Mar 4, 2026Nursing and physician servicesProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. (F0725)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: Mar 19, 2026
Mar 4, 2026Quality of life and careProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (F0692)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: Mar 19, 2026
Mar 4, 2026Resident rightsReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (F0558)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Mar 19, 2026
Dec 12, 2025Infection controlEducate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. (F0887)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jan 9, 2026
Dec 12, 2025Infection controlImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use. (F0881)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jan 9, 2026
Dec 12, 2025Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Jan 9, 2026
Dec 12, 2025AdministrationSet up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. (F0867)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Jan 9, 2026
Dec 12, 2025Food and nutritionDispose of garbage and refuse properly. (F0814)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jan 9, 2026
Dec 12, 2025Food and nutritionProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jan 9, 2026
Dec 12, 2025Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. (F0761)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jan 9, 2026
Dec 12, 2025Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F0759)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Jan 9, 2026
Dec 12, 2025Nursing and physician servicesObserve each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. (F0730)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jan 9, 2026
Dec 12, 2025Quality of life and careProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. (F0698)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jan 9, 2026
Dec 12, 2025Quality of life and careProvide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. (F0678)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jan 9, 2026
Dec 12, 2025Resident assessment and care planningEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (F0641)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jan 9, 2026
Dec 12, 2025Resident rightsGive residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. (F0582)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jan 9, 2026
Dec 12, 2025Resident rightsImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (F0580)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Jan 9, 2026
Jun 26, 2025Resident assessment and care planningSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (F0842)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jul 18, 2025
Jun 26, 2025Quality of life and careProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F0684)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jul 18, 2025
Earlier inspections (28)
Inspection dateAreaRequirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English)SeverityCorrected
Feb 19, 2025Resident rightsImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (F0580)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: Mar 11, 2025
Jan 30, 2025Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Feb 15, 2025
Jan 30, 2025Pharmacy and medicationsProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F0755)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Feb 15, 2025
Jan 30, 2025Quality of life and careProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F0677)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Feb 15, 2025
Dec 12, 2024Quality of life and careEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F0689)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jan 2, 2025
Dec 12, 2024Resident assessment and care planningPlan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. (F0660)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jan 2, 2025
Oct 18, 2024Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Nov 11, 2024
Oct 18, 2024Food and nutritionProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Nov 11, 2024
Oct 18, 2024Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. (F0761)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 11, 2024
Oct 18, 2024Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F0759)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Nov 11, 2024
Oct 18, 2024Pharmacy and medicationsImplement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. (F0758)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Nov 11, 2024
Oct 18, 2024Pharmacy and medicationsProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F0755)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Nov 11, 2024
Oct 18, 2024Quality of life and careProvide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. (F0688)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 11, 2024
Oct 18, 2024Resident assessment and care planningDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (F0657)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 11, 2024
Oct 18, 2024Resident assessment and care planningDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 11, 2024
Oct 18, 2024Resident assessment and care planningCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. (F0644)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 11, 2024
Oct 18, 2024Resident assessment and care planningEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment. (F0641)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Nov 11, 2024
Oct 18, 2024Abuse, neglect and exploitationEnsure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. (F0604)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Nov 11, 2024
Oct 18, 2024Resident rightsReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (F0558)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 11, 2024
Oct 18, 2024Resident rightsHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F0550)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 11, 2024
Jan 30, 2024Resident assessment and care planningDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F0656)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Feb 12, 2024
Oct 20, 2023Resident rightsLet each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records. (F0573)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Nov 3, 2023
Oct 1, 2023Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Nov 1, 2023
Oct 1, 2023Food and nutritionProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F0812)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Nov 1, 2023
Oct 1, 2023Pharmacy and medicationsProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F0755)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Nov 1, 2023
Oct 1, 2023Quality of life and careEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F0689)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 1, 2023
Oct 1, 2023Quality of life and careProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F0684)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 1, 2023
Oct 1, 2023Resident rightsImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (F0580)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 1, 2023

Fines and payment denials

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Staffing

Nurse staff hours per resident per day4.35California median: 4.27
Registered nurse hours per resident per day0.27California median: 0.52
Nurse staff hours on weekends3.83California median: 3.85
Nursing staff who left within a year43.1%California median: 36.0%

About this home

Beds59
Residents per day, average56.5
OwnershipFor-profit, corporation
Legal business nameS.C.C.H., Inc.
ChainNAHS (12 homes)
In Medicare/Medicaid sinceJun 5, 1997

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