ALVARADO CARE CENTER is a 2-star (below average) rated 72-bed nursing home in LOS ANGELES, California. It has 25 deficiencies on its most recent health inspection. The facility has below-average registered nurse staffing. Its quality ratings have been improving over recent months. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid.

Data from CMS, last updated July 2026

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1154 S.ALVARADO ST · LOS ANGELES, CA 90006
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Overall Rating
Health Inspections
2 / 5
Staffing
4 / 5
Quality Measures
3 / 5
Trend
improving
Staffing
RN Hours/Resident/Day
0.48
Total Nurse Hours/Day
3.98
RN Turnover
25.0%
Total Staff Turnover
24.2%
Facility Info
Beds
72
Avg. Residents/Day
69
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certification
Medicare, Medicaid
Inspections
Health Deficiencies
25
Complaint Deficiencies
10
Total Fines
$90,600
Number of Penalties
3

Penalty History

DateTypeFine
August 2025 Fine $49,200
August 2025 Payment Denial
June 2024 Fine $41,400

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall rating for ALVARADO CARE CENTER?
ALVARADO CARE CENTER has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars (Below Average) based on CMS quality data.
Has ALVARADO CARE CENTER been fined or penalized?
Yes, ALVARADO CARE CENTER has 3 penalty record(s) on file totaling $90,600.
How many deficiencies does ALVARADO CARE CENTER have?
ALVARADO CARE CENTER has 25 health deficiency citation(s) from its most recent inspection cycle.
Does ALVARADO CARE CENTER accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, ALVARADO CARE CENTER accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
How does ALVARADO CARE CENTER compare to other nursing homes in LOS ANGELES?
Visit our LOS ANGELES, California nursing homes page to see how ALVARADO CARE CENTER ranks against other facilities in the area.