Alden Terrace Convalescent Hospital
Los Angeles, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 056237) · 210 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record · 1 payment denial
Phone: (213) 382-8461 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Alden Terrace Convalescent Hospital holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars, with 4 stars for health inspections and 4 stars for staffing.
Alden Terrace Convalescent Hospital reports 4.03 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours per resident per day, with a 31.0% nursing staff turnover rate and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
Alden Terrace Convalescent Hospital has no federal fines on record, but CMS lists 1 payment denial for this facility; there is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus designation noted in this data.
About this facility
Alden Terrace Convalescent Hospital is a 210-certified-bed nursing home in Los Angeles, California, operating under Medicare and Medicaid certification since 1970. It averages 194.1 residents per day and is a for-profit corporation, part of the Longwood Management Corporation chain, which includes 38 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.2 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Alden Terrace holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its component ratings are 4 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 4.03 hours per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 31.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00). However, CMS lists 1 payment denial associated with this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility designation for this facility in the data provided.
Because Alden Terrace is part of the Longwood Management Corporation chain, whose facilities average 2.2 stars overall, families may wish to note that this facility's rating differs notably from the chain average. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current figures directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Alden Terrace Convalescent Hospital has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.03 hours per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours per resident per day, with a 31.0% nursing turnover rate and a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
There are no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00), but CMS lists 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 210 certified beds and an average daily census of 194.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Longwood Management Corporation chain, which includes 38 facilities with an average rating of 2.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on September 25, 1970.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — each on a 1-5 star scale; this facility scores 5 overall, 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at 2133828461 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not part of the CMS dataset; contact the facility at 2133828461 to arrange a visit and check current details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/056237?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.