Compare 78 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Los Angeles, California by their safety score — a 0–100 rating built from CMS inspection history, deficiency severity, staffing levels, federal penalties, and complaint data. Average safety score in Los Angeles: 54/100. Each facility page includes the full inspection record, staffing data, and resident quality outcomes — updated monthly from CMS Care Compare.
Nursing Homes in Los Angeles, CA
78 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Los Angeles, California are rated below using federal CMS inspection records, staffing levels, deficiency citations, and resident quality outcomes — translated into plain English. Average safety score: 54/100. Scores updated monthly. Most listed facilities are in Los Angeles County.
17 facilities score Strong Safety Record or Generally Positive. 43 have Serious Concerns or Critical findings — compare carefully.
Data source and freshness
These Los Angeles scores are generated from public CMS Care Compare and Provider Data Catalog records. Data is refreshed monthly; this page was generated in September 2026.
Use scores as a starting point
A safety score can narrow your list, but families should still review recent citations, ask administrators direct questions, and tour before choosing care.
Download the nursing home tour checklistSafety score distribution in Los Angeles
This distribution helps families avoid relying on a single average. A city can have a reasonable average score while still containing individual facilities that deserve closer review.
Local safety snapshot
Use this Los Angeles list to compare facilities before a tour or hospital discharge decision. Open individual reports to review inspection citations, staffing, enforcement actions, quality outcomes, and questions to ask administrators.
Top-scoring in Los Angeles
- East Los Angeles Doctors Hosp — 95/100
- Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital D/p Snf — 93/100
- Hollywood Presbyterian Medical Center D/p Snf — 84/100
Facilities to review carefully
- East Terrace Rehabilitation & Wellness Centre, Lp — 18/100
- Skyline Healthcare Center - La — 18/100
- Hyde Park Healthcare Center — 20/100
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Frequently Asked Questions — Los Angeles Nursing Homes
How many nursing homes are in Los Angeles?
Senior Care Report Card lists 78 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Los Angeles, California, with safety scores based on federal CMS inspection, staffing, enforcement, and quality data.
What is the average nursing home safety score in Los Angeles?
The average Senior Care Safety Score for listed Los Angeles facilities is 54/100. Use the individual facility reports to compare the reasons behind each score.
How should families use this Los Angeles nursing home list?
Use the table to shortlist facilities, then read each report's deficiency citations, staffing levels, penalties, and quality outcomes. Scores are a research starting point, not medical or legal advice.
Compare all 78 nursing homes in Los Angeles, California
Each report includes inspection history, deficiency citations, staffing data, penalty records, and resident quality outcomes — all pulled from CMS Care Compare and translated into a 0–100 safety score. Scores are informational and are not medical, legal, or placement advice.
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