Courtyard Care Center
1880 Dawson Avenue, Signal Hill, CA 90755
Courtyard Care Center is a nursing home in Signal Hill, 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.
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
- (562) 494-5188
- Last standard health inspection
- December 12, 2025 (10 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 59
- Residents per day, on average
- 56.5
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- S.C.C.H., INC.
- Chain
- Nahs
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the California average (49 vs 50).
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 8, 2026
Ownership
CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.
5 citations
Health inspection on March 4, 2026
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0692. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 19, 2026.
Citation F0725. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 19, 2026.
Citation F0755. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 19, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0755 4 times since 2023.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 19, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 5 times since 2023.
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 March 19, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0558 2 times since 2024.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
14 citations
Health inspection on December 12, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0867. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
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 January 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 January 9, 2026.
Citation F0759. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 9, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0759 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 January 9, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 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 January 9, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 3 times since 2023.
Citation F0814. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 9, 2026.
Citation F0887. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 January 9, 2026.
Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 9, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0580 3 times since 2023.
Citation F0582. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 9, 2026.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 9, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0641 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0678. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 9, 2026.
Citation F0698. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 9, 2026.
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 January 9, 2026.
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 January 9, 2026.
9 citations
Fire safety inspection on December 12, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 9, 2026.
Citation K0761. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 9, 2026.
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 January 9, 2026.
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 January 9, 2026.
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 January 9, 2026.
Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 9, 2026.
Citation K0351. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 9, 2026.
Citation E0032. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 9, 2026.
Citation E0039. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 9, 2026.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0660 from the health inspection on December 12, 2024.
2 citations
Health inspection on June 26, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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 July 18, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2025.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on February 19, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0580. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 11, 2025.
3 citations
Health inspection on January 30, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 15, 2025.
Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 15, 2025.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 15, 2025.
2 citations
Health inspection on December 12, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0660. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 2, 2025.
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 January 2, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2023.
14 citations
Health inspection on October 18, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
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 November 11, 2024.
Citation F0604. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 11, 2024.
Citation F0641. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 11, 2024.
Citation F0755. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 11, 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 November 11, 2024.
Citation F0759. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 11, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 11, 2024.
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 November 11, 2024.
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 November 11, 2024.
Citation F0644. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 11, 2024.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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 November 11, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 11, 2024.
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 November 11, 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 November 11, 2024.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on January 30, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
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 February 12, 2024.
1 citation
Health inspection on October 20, 2023
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0573. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 3, 2023.
6 citations
Health inspection on October 1, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
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 November 1, 2023.
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 November 1, 2023.
Citation F0755. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 1, 2023.
Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 1, 2023.
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 November 1, 2023.
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 1, 2023.
1 citation
Fire safety inspection on October 1, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0741. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 31, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- SO, VANNARITHOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/01/2012
- TOLENTINO, FERNANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/13/2025
Questions
When was Courtyard Care Center last inspected?
CMS lists December 12, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Courtyard Care Center have?
CMS lists 49 health citations since October 1, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Courtyard Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Courtyard Care Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.
Is Courtyard Care Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.