Nursing homeActive
Lomita Post-Acute Care Center
1955 Lomita Blvd, Lomita, CA 90717310325197071 certified beds · 62 residentsFor profit - IndividualMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
8
since 2023
Deficiencies
51
● 3● 48● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-02-10
Complaint
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 2
Staffing 3
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · California Department of Public Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-10 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-12-11 | Standard | 1210 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-07-22 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-04-22 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-03-29 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-03-11 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-11-01 | Standard | 1130 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-10-19 | Standard | 190 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · California Department of Public Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-02Record 055262-20260210-F677
F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-02Record 055262-20251211-F552
F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-05Record 055262-20251211-F578
F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-02Record 055262-20251211-F605
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-05Record 055262-20251211-F641
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-05Record 055262-20251211-F656
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-06Record 055262-20251211-F658
F688Provide 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-03Record 055262-20251211-F688
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-05Record 055262-20251211-F695
F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-07Record 055262-20251211-F726
F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-07Record 055262-20251211-F730
F742Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-04Record 055262-20251211-F742
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-05Record 055262-20251211-F755
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-06Record 055262-20251211-F759
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-08Record 055262-20251211-F760
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-06Record 055262-20251211-F761
F802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-06Record 055262-20251211-F802
F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-06Record 055262-20251211-F806
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-06Record 055262-20251211-F812
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-06Record 055262-20251211-F842
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-06Record 055262-20251211-F880
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-09Record 055262-20251211-F883
F912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Environment
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-06Record 055262-20251211-F912
F585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-08-11Record 055262-20250722-F585
F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-05Record 055262-20250422-F697
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-29Record 055262-20250329-F880
F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.Scope/severity FStandard
Environment
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-01Record 055262-20250311-F925
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-28Record 055262-20241101-F641
F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-28Record 055262-20241101-F644
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-28Record 055262-20241101-F656
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-28Record 055262-20241101-F677
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-28Record 055262-20241101-F684
F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-28Record 055262-20241101-F685
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-28Record 055262-20241101-F689
F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-28Record 055262-20241101-F726
F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-28Record 055262-20241101-F757
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-28Record 055262-20241101-F758
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-28Record 055262-20241101-F761
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-28Record 055262-20241101-F880
F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-28Record 055262-20241101-F882
F912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Environment
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-28Record 055262-20241101-F912
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-10Record 055262-20231019-F550
F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-10Record 055262-20231019-F558
F688Provide 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-10Record 055262-20231019-F688
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-10Record 055262-20231019-F759
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-10Record 055262-20231019-F760
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-10Record 055262-20231019-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-10Record 055262-20231019-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-10Record 055262-20231019-F880
F919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.Scope/severity DStandard
Environment
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-10Record 055262-20231019-F919
F912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Environment
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-10Record 055262-20231019-F912
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.46
Facility
California
National
California 0.67 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.11
Facility
California
National
California 4.52 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.57
Facility
California
National
California 4.09 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover35%
Facility
California
National
California 37% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover44%
Facility
California
National
California 38% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | California | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 7.4% | 4.3% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 0.0% | 1.6% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 9.5% | 12.0% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.0% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 4.3% | 10.2% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 1.7% | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 3.2% | 13.7% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cretz, Dereck Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Tarng, William Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Twomagnets LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Burnam, Soon Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cretz, Dereck Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cretz, Dereck Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ensign Services Inc Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Keetch, Chad Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kim, Jesse Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Port, Barry Individual | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sato, Ami Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Tarng, William Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Tarng, William Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Willits, Adam Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
The Ensign Group — 342 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or California.
No county cost figures on file for Los Angeles.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Palos Verdes Health Care Center Lomita | 1.1 mi | 2026-04-01 | 2464 |
| Sunnyside Nursing Center Torrance | 1.9 mi | 2026-06-06 | 2809 |
| Torrance Memorial Med Ctr SNF/Dp Torrance | 1.9 mi | 2026-03-15 | 1270 |
| Vermont Healthcare Center Torrance | 2.2 mi | 2026-04-24 | 0887 |
| Beachside Post Acute Torrance | 2.4 mi | 2025-12-19 | 0310 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |