Nursing home

La Paz Geropsychiatric Center

8835 Vans Street, Paramount, CA 90723

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

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Findings, latest cycle32
Findings with harm or immediate jeopardy, 3 cycles1
Fines, 3 years$0
Beds173
Medicare has flagged this home for abuse: an inspection found that a resident was harmed by abuse, or there were repeated findings of possible abuse. Open this home on Medicare.gov

Inspection findings

Inspectors recorded 73 findings in the last three inspection cycles.

1 Actual harm to a resident69 No harm, but a risk of harm3 No harm, minimal risk

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
Aug 25, 2026Abuse, neglect and exploitationProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F0600)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Sep 17, 2026
Jul 24, 2026AdministrationProvide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. (F0773)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Aug 14, 2026
Jun 12, 2026Abuse, neglect and exploitationTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F0609)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jun 29, 2026
Jun 12, 2026Abuse, neglect and exploitationProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F0600)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jun 29, 2026
Earlier inspections (69)
Inspection dateAreaRequirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English)SeverityCorrected
May 22, 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
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jun 15, 2026
May 22, 2026Resident rightsEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. (F0552)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jun 15, 2026
Apr 28, 2026Abuse, neglect and exploitationProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F0600)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: May 22, 2026
Feb 19, 2026Resident 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
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: Mar 10, 2026
Feb 19, 2026Resident 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
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: Mar 10, 2026
Dec 31, 2025Abuse, neglect and exploitationProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F0600)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jan 23, 2026
Oct 24, 2025Abuse, neglect and exploitationGive their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. (F0943)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Nov 14, 2025
Oct 24, 2025Building and environmentEnsure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents. (F0911)No harm, minimal risk
pattern
Corrected: Nov 14, 2025
Oct 24, 2025Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Dec 26, 2025
Oct 24, 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
isolated
Corrected: Dec 26, 2025
Oct 24, 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
widespread
Corrected: Nov 14, 2025
Oct 24, 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
pattern
Corrected: Nov 14, 2025
Oct 24, 2025Nursing and physician servicesPost nurse staffing information every day. (F0732)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 14, 2025
Oct 24, 2025Nursing and physician servicesEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. (F0726)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Dec 26, 2025
Oct 24, 2025Quality of life and careProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. (F0697)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 14, 2025
Oct 24, 2025Quality of life and careProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (F0692)Actual harm to a resident
isolated
Corrected: Nov 14, 2025
Oct 24, 2025Quality 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 14, 2025
Oct 24, 2025Quality 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 14, 2025
Oct 24, 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
Corrected: Nov 14, 2025
Oct 24, 2025Quality of life and careProvide activities to meet all resident's needs. (F0679)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 14, 2025
Oct 24, 2025Resident 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: Dec 26, 2025
Oct 24, 2025Resident rightsProvide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. (F0628)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Nov 14, 2025
Oct 24, 2025Abuse, neglect and exploitationPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. (F0605)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 14, 2025
Oct 24, 2025Abuse, neglect and exploitationProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F0600)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Nov 14, 2025
Oct 24, 2025Resident rightsHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. (F0584)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 14, 2025
Oct 24, 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: Nov 14, 2025
Oct 24, 2025Resident rightsEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. (F0552)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Nov 14, 2025
Oct 24, 2025Resident 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
pattern
Corrected: Nov 14, 2025
May 2, 2025Quality 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: May 24, 2025
May 2, 2025Abuse, neglect and exploitationProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F0600)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: May 24, 2025
May 2, 2025Resident 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 · from a complaint
Corrected: May 24, 2025
Jan 8, 2025Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: Jan 30, 2025
Jan 8, 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
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: Jan 30, 2025
Jan 8, 2025Resident 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
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: Jan 30, 2025
Jan 8, 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: Jan 30, 2025
Oct 18, 2024Nursing and physician servicesEnsure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. (F0947)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Nov 16, 2024
Oct 18, 2024Building and environmentEnsure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents. (F0911)No harm, minimal risk
pattern
Corrected: Nov 16, 2024
Oct 18, 2024Infection controlImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use. (F0881)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 16, 2024
Oct 18, 2024AdministrationSet 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: Nov 16, 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 16, 2024
Oct 18, 2024Nursing and physician servicesEnsure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. (F0726)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 16, 2024
Oct 18, 2024Quality of life and careProvide activities to meet all resident's needs. (F0679)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Nov 16, 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 16, 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 16, 2024
Oct 18, 2024Abuse, neglect and exploitationProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F0600)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: Nov 16, 2024
Oct 18, 2024Resident 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
Corrected: Nov 16, 2024
Oct 18, 2024Resident rightsHonor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. (F0561)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Nov 16, 2024
Oct 18, 2024Resident rightsReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (F0558)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Nov 16, 2024
Aug 1, 2024Abuse, neglect and exploitationProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F0600)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Aug 21, 2024
Jul 8, 2024Abuse, neglect and exploitationProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F0600)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jul 31, 2024
Mar 4, 2024Abuse, neglect and exploitationProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F0600)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Mar 25, 2024
Dec 21, 2023Infection controlDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. (F0883)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jan 11, 2024
Dec 21, 2023Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Jan 11, 2024
Oct 20, 2023Building and environmentEnsure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents. (F0911)No harm, minimal risk
pattern
Corrected: Nov 10, 2023
Oct 20, 2023Infection controlDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. (F0883)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 10, 2023
Oct 20, 2023Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Nov 10, 2023
Oct 20, 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 10, 2023
Oct 20, 2023Quality of life and careProvide or obtain dental services for each resident. (F0791)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 10, 2023
Oct 20, 2023AdministrationProvide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. (F0773)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 10, 2023
Oct 20, 2023Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (F0757)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 10, 2023
Oct 20, 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
isolated
Corrected: Nov 10, 2023
Oct 20, 2023Quality of life and careProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. (F0697)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 10, 2023
Oct 20, 2023Quality 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: Nov 10, 2023
Oct 20, 2023Quality 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
pattern
Corrected: Nov 10, 2023
Oct 20, 2023Quality of life and careAssist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. (F0685)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 10, 2023
Oct 20, 2023Quality of life and careEnsure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. (F0676)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 10, 2023
Oct 20, 2023Resident 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 10, 2023
Oct 20, 2023Abuse, neglect and exploitationTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F0609)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 10, 2023
Oct 20, 2023Resident rightsReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (F0558)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 10, 2023

Fines and payment denials

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

Staffing

Nurse staff hours per resident per day2.82California median: 4.27
Registered nurse hours per resident per day0.30California median: 0.52
Nurse staff hours on weekends2.58California median: 3.85
Nursing staff who left within a year15.2%California median: 36.0%

About this home

Beds173
Residents per day, average144.9
OwnershipFor-profit, corporation
In Medicare/Medicaid sinceMay 17, 1984

Questions to ask when you call

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