Palos Verdes Health Care Center
26303 Western Ave., Lomita, CA 90717
Palos Verdes Health Care Center is a nursing home in Lomita, California. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating3 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionFebruary 12, 2026 (8 months ago)
- Health citations since October 11, 202351 (California average 50)
- Fines in the past three years3, $97,006 in total
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Health inspection on August 12, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0627. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2026.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Health inspection on April 1, 2026
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2026.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 30, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0609 2 times since 2024.
Health inspection on March 27, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 20, 2026.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from May 17, 2024 from $65,057 to $70,993.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from October 11, 2024 from $10,230 to $10,851.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from November 22, 2024 from $14,293 to $15,162.
Health inspection on February 12, 2026
17 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0801. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 9, 2026.
Citation F0814. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 9, 2026.
Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 9, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0803. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 9, 2026.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 9, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 3 times since 2024.
Citation F0883. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 9, 2026.
Citation F0908. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 9, 2026.
Citation F0561. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 9, 2026.
Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor 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.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 9, 2026.
Citation F0605. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 9, 2026.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 9, 2026.
Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide 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.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 9, 2026.
Citation F0728. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 9, 2026.
Citation F0865. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 9, 2026.
Citation F0887. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Educate 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.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 9, 2026.
Citation F0912. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 9, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0912 3 times since 2024.
Citation F0947. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 9, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0947 3 times since 2024.
Fire safety inspection on February 12, 2026
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 9, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0321 2 times since 2025.
Citation K0751. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have restrictions on the use of flammable curtains.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 9, 2026.
Health inspection on January 26, 2026
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0568. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 17, 2026.
Citation F0569. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 17, 2026.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Special Focus Facility
CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Fine
CMS changed the fine from October 11, 2024 from $10,033 to $10,230.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from November 22, 2024 from $14,050 to $14,293.
CMS update of June 25, 2025
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0758 from the health inspection on May 17, 2024.
Health inspection on May 18, 2025
10 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0656. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 17, 2025.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 17, 2025.
Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 17, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0558 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0646. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 17, 2025.
Citation F0730. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 17, 2025.
Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 17, 2025.
Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 17, 2025.
Citation F0881. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 17, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0881 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0947. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 17, 2025.
Citation F0912. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 17, 2025.
Fire safety inspection on May 18, 2025
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0355. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 18, 2025.
Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 18, 2025.
Citation E0041. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 18, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for E0041 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 7.1 to 4.6 hours per resident per day.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from October 11, 2024 from $15,435 to $10,033.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from November 22, 2024 from $21,615 to $14,050.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health inspection on November 22, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
256 of 1,165 California homes (22%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.
CMS fine of $15,162 on November 22, 2024.
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Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 22, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 3 times since 2023.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on October 11, 2024
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
256 of 1,165 California homes (22%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.
CMS fine of $10,851 on October 11, 2024.
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Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 10, 2024.
Citation F0726. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 10, 2024.
CMS update of August 29, 2024
Special Focus Facility
CMS now lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.
CMS abuse icon
CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Special Focus Facility
CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.
Health inspection on June 28, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 24, 2024.
June 15, 2024
Payment stoppedCMS stopped payment for new admissions from June 15, 2024, for 70 days.
CMS update of May 29, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from August 28, 2023 from $4,587 to $4,768.
Health inspection on May 17, 2024
13 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity L is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.
105 of 1,165 California homes (9%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.
CMS fine of $70,993 on May 17, 2024.
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Citation F0880. Severity L: immediate jeopardy, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 16, 2024.
Citation F0732. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Post nurse staffing information every day.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 16, 2024.
Citation F0947. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 16, 2024.
Citation F0558. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 16, 2024.
Citation F0758. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement 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.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 14, 2024.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 14, 2024.
Citation F0867. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 14, 2024.
Citation F0881. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 16, 2024.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 16, 2024.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 16, 2024.
Citation F0745. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 16, 2024.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure 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.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 16, 2024.
Citation F0912. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 16, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on May 17, 2024
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation E0039. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 22, 2024.
Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 22, 2024.
Citation K0346. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 22, 2024.
Citation K0354. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 22, 2024.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 22, 2024.
Citation E0041. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 22, 2024.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from August 14, 2023 from $4,545 to $4,587.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from August 21, 2023 from $4,545 to $4,587.
CMS update of March 28, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from March 29, 2023 from $13,000 to $13,255.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from July 17, 2023 from $13,636 to $13,762.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from August 7, 2023 from $4,545 to $4,587.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from August 28, 2023 from $4,545 to $4,587.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from March 29, 2023 from $20,000 to $13,000.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from June 12, 2023 from $13,636 to $13,762.
Health inspection on October 11, 2023
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 11, 2023.
CMS star ratings
- 3 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 2 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (310) 784-5440
- Last standard health inspection
- February 12, 2026 (8 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 48
- Residents per day, on average
- 42
- Ownership type
- For profit - Individual
- Legal business name
- Allelo & Associates
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the California average (51 vs 50).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- ALLELO & ASSOCIATES5% or greater direct ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 07/09/1999
- LICHT, AMNON5% or greater direct ownership interest · no percentage provided · since 07/21/1999
- ALLELO & ASSOCIATESOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/21/1999
- PEREZ, CHRISOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/21/2026
Questions
When was Palos Verdes Health Care Center last inspected?
CMS lists February 12, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Palos Verdes Health Care Center have?
CMS lists 51 health citations since October 11, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Palos Verdes Health Care Center been fined?
CMS lists 3 fines in the past three years, $97,006 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Palos Verdes Health Care Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.
Is Palos Verdes Health Care Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.