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West Gardena Post Acute, Gardena, CA: 2 star rating, fined $34,660 across 1 fine

West Gardena Post Acute in Gardena, CA is owned by 1 individual whom CMS lists (names not shown), is rated 2 of 5 stars by Medicare, and was fined $34,660 across 1 fine in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 39 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on November 20, 2025, and 2 of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
16530 S Broadway Street, Gardena, CA 90248
Overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
2 of 5
Staffing rating
2 of 5
Quality measure rating
4 of 5
Certified beds
50
Residents per day
46 on average
Ownership type
For profit, limited liability company
Legal business name
West Gardena Care Center LLC
Chain
Abraham Bak & Menachem Gastwirth, 19 facilities
Fines
$34,660 across 1 fine, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
0
Health citations
39, of which 2 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
November 20, 2025
CMS Certification Number
555410
On Care Compare
Medicare Care Compare

Fines and payment denials

Every fine and payment denial CMS lists for this facility in the three years, newest first.

DateTypeFine amountDenial startsDenial daysSource
July 5, 2024Fine$34,660Not listeddata.cms.gov

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
November 20, 2025F912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.B: pattern, minimal harm potentialCorrectedDecember 15, 2025data.cms.gov
November 20, 2025F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 15, 2025data.cms.gov
November 20, 2025F907Provide enough space and equipment to meet each resident's needsD: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 15, 2025data.cms.gov
November 20, 2025F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 15, 2025data.cms.gov
November 20, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 15, 2025data.cms.gov
November 20, 2025F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 15, 2025data.cms.gov
November 20, 2025F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 15, 2025data.cms.gov
November 20, 2025F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 15, 2025data.cms.gov
November 20, 2025F790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 15, 2025data.cms.gov
November 20, 2025F761Ensure 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.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 15, 2025data.cms.gov
November 20, 2025F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 15, 2025data.cms.gov
November 20, 2025F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 15, 2025data.cms.gov
November 20, 2025F688Provide 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.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 15, 2025data.cms.gov
November 20, 2025F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 15, 2025data.cms.gov
November 20, 2025F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 15, 2025data.cms.gov
November 20, 2025F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 15, 2025data.cms.gov
November 20, 2025F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesD: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 15, 2025data.cms.gov
November 20, 2025F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 15, 2025data.cms.gov
November 20, 2025F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 15, 2025data.cms.gov
July 15, 2025F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 8, 2025data.cms.gov
October 3, 2024F912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.B: pattern, minimal harm potentialWaiver grantedOctober 26, 2024data.cms.gov
October 3, 2024F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 26, 2024data.cms.gov
October 3, 2024F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 26, 2024data.cms.gov
October 3, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 26, 2024data.cms.gov
October 3, 2024F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 26, 2024data.cms.gov
October 3, 2024F578Honor 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.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 26, 2024data.cms.gov
July 29, 2024F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedAugust 28, 2024data.cms.gov
July 5, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 4, 2024data.cms.gov
July 5, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 4, 2024data.cms.gov
July 5, 2024F584Honor 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.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 4, 2024data.cms.gov
March 22, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 21, 2024data.cms.gov
March 22, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 21, 2024data.cms.gov
October 26, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G: isolated, actual harmCorrectedNovember 17, 2023data.cms.gov
October 1, 2023F912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.B: pattern, minimal harm potentialWaiver grantedOctober 31, 2023data.cms.gov
October 1, 2023F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 31, 2023data.cms.gov
October 1, 2023F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 31, 2023data.cms.gov
October 1, 2023F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 31, 2023data.cms.gov
October 1, 2023F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 31, 2023data.cms.gov
October 1, 2023F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedOctober 31, 2023data.cms.gov

Owners and managers

Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 20 individual or personal trusts (1 owners, 7 managers, 2 officers, directors or trustees, 10 other disclosable parties). Their names are not shown on this page.

OrganizationRoleShareSinceSource
16530 South Broadway Street,LlcAdditional disclosable partyNot listedSeptember 6, 2019data.cms.gov
Abak Consulting LLCAdditional disclosable partyNot listedDecember 27, 2021data.cms.gov
Bagz Holdings, LLCAdditional disclosable partyNot listedNovember 10, 2021data.cms.gov
Mgaz Consulting LLCAdditional disclosable partyNot listedDecember 27, 2021data.cms.gov

Also on SpecStream

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