Nursing home

Paramount Convalescent Hosp.

8558 East Rosecrans Avenue, Paramount, CA 90723

★★★★★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 cycle13
Findings with harm or immediate jeopardy, 3 cycles2
Fines, 3 years$34,613
Beds59

Inspection findings

Inspectors recorded 44 findings in the last three inspection cycles.

2 Actual harm to a resident42 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
Dec 5, 2025Infection controlImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use. (F0881)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Dec 30, 2025
Dec 5, 2025Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Dec 30, 2025
Dec 5, 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
Corrected: Dec 30, 2025
Dec 5, 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: Dec 30, 2025
Dec 5, 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
isolated
Corrected: Dec 30, 2025
Dec 5, 2025Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. (F0757)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Dec 30, 2025
Dec 5, 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 30, 2025
Dec 5, 2025Quality of life and careProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. (F0692)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Dec 30, 2025
Dec 5, 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 30, 2025
Dec 5, 2025Resident assessment and care planningAssess the resident when there is a significant change in condition (F0637)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Dec 30, 2025
Dec 5, 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: Dec 30, 2025
Dec 5, 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: Dec 30, 2025
Dec 5, 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: Dec 30, 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
Jan 6, 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: Jan 24, 2025
Earlier inspections (29)
Inspection dateAreaRequirement the home did not meet (official wording, in English)SeverityCorrected
Oct 4, 2024Building and environmentMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. (F0921)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Oct 30, 2024
Oct 4, 2024Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread · from a complaint
Corrected: Oct 30, 2024
Oct 4, 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
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Oct 30, 2024
Oct 4, 2024AdministrationInform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. (F0847)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Oct 30, 2024
Oct 4, 2024Resident 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: Oct 30, 2024
Oct 4, 2024Quality of life and careProvide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. (F0825)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: Oct 30, 2024
Oct 4, 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
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: Oct 30, 2024
Oct 4, 2024Food and nutritionEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. (F0806)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Oct 30, 2024
Oct 4, 2024Pharmacy and medicationsEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. (F0759)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: Oct 30, 2024
Oct 4, 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
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Oct 30, 2024
Oct 4, 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: Oct 30, 2024
Oct 4, 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
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: Oct 30, 2024
Oct 4, 2024Quality of life and careProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. (F0697)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: Oct 30, 2024
Oct 4, 2024Quality of life and careEnsure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. (F0693)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Oct 30, 2024
Oct 4, 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: Oct 30, 2024
Oct 4, 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)Actual harm to a resident
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Oct 30, 2024
Oct 4, 2024Quality of life and careProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F0686)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: Oct 30, 2024
Oct 4, 2024Quality 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
pattern · from a complaint
Corrected: Oct 30, 2024
Oct 4, 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: Oct 30, 2024
Oct 4, 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
isolated
Corrected: Oct 30, 2024
Mar 1, 2024Quality of life and careProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F0684)Actual harm to a resident
isolated · from a complaint
Corrected: Mar 25, 2024
Dec 14, 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 · from a complaint
Corrected: Jan 8, 2024
Oct 6, 2023Infection controlProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F0880)No harm, but a risk of harm
widespread
Corrected: Nov 6, 2023
Oct 6, 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 6, 2023
Oct 6, 2023Pharmacy 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 6, 2023
Oct 6, 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 6, 2023
Oct 6, 2023Quality of life and careProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. (F0695)No harm, but a risk of harm
isolated
Corrected: Nov 6, 2023
Oct 6, 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
isolated
Corrected: Nov 6, 2023
Oct 6, 2023Resident rightsReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (F0558)No harm, but a risk of harm
pattern
Corrected: Nov 6, 2023

Fines and payment denials

Federal fines in the last three years: $34,613 (1). Payment denials: 0.

DateTypeAmount
Oct 4, 2024Fine$34,613

Staffing

Nurse staff hours per resident per day4.30California median: 4.27
Registered nurse hours per resident per day0.41California median: 0.52
Nurse staff hours on weekends3.84California median: 3.85
Nursing staff who left within a year39.4%California median: 36.0%

About this home

Beds59
Residents per day, average52.8
OwnershipFor-profit, limited liability company
Legal business nameParamount Convalescent Group Inc.
ChainDavid Johnson (50 homes)
In Medicare/Medicaid sinceOct 7, 1974

Questions to ask when you call

Source. Medicare Care Compare (CMS Provider Data), data dated Oct 1, 2026. Open this home on Medicare.gov

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