Cottage Crest Post Acute
Norwalk, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055758) · 59 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 3 totaling $66,245
Phone: (562) 921-6624 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cottage Crest Post Acute has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5, below California's state average of 3.16, with a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 and a staffing rating of 4 out of 5.
Cottage Crest Post Acute reports 4.53 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.69 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 40.0% and a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5.
Cottage Crest Post Acute has 3 federal fines on record totaling $66,245.00, with no payment denials reported; no abuse icon or Special Focus designation is present in the CMS data provided.
About this facility
Cottage Crest Post Acute is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Norwalk, Los Angeles County, California, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since October 1985. The facility is certified for 59 beds and has an average daily census of 54.4 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Cottage Crest Post Acute holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the California state average of 3.16. The health inspection rating is 2 out of 5. The quality measure rating is higher at 4 out of 5, and the staffing rating is also 4 out of 5.
Total nurse staffing hours are reported at 4.53 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours at 0.69 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.0%.
CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $66,245.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials on record. No abuse icon is indicated in the provided data, and no Special Focus status has been designated for this facility.
Cottage Crest Post Acute is part of a chain associated with David Johnson, which includes 48 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.2. No ownership change has been reported in the past 12 months.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Cottage Crest Post Acute has an overall rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.53 hours per resident per day, with 0.69 RN hours per resident per day, and a 40.0% nursing turnover rate, resulting in a staffing rating of 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $66,245.00, with no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 59 beds and has an average daily census of 54.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Cottage Crest Post Acute is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of a chain associated with David Johnson, which includes 48 facilities with an average rating of 3.2.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on October 1, 1985.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 4, and 4 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service offerings; please contact the facility at 5629216624 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 5629216624 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest CMS data for Cottage Crest Post Acute at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055758?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.