Courtyard Care Center
Signal Hill, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555785) · 59 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (562) 494-5188 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Courtyard Care Center holds a 3-star overall CMS rating, which is at the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Courtyard Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.35 hours per resident per day, including 0.24 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.5%.
Courtyard Care Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. There is no abuse icon flag and it is not listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Courtyard Care Center is a 59-bed skilled nursing facility in Signal Hill, California (Los Angeles County), certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since June 1997. On average, the facility serves 54.8 residents at a time. It is organized as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Nahs chain, which operates 12 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 4.0 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Courtyard Care Center holds an overall rating of 3 stars, placing it at the state average for California (3.16). Its component ratings are mixed: the health inspection rating is 2 stars, the quality measure rating is 5 stars, and the staffing rating is 3 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 4.35 hours per resident per day, including 0.24 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.5%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon flag on record, and the facility is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history, staffing detail, and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Courtyard Care Center has an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.35 hours per resident per day, including 0.24 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 41.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is flagged for this facility, and it is not listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 59 certified beds and an average daily population of 54.8 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 Nahs chain, which includes 12 facilities with an average rating of 4.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 5, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3, 2, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at (562) 494-5188 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (562) 494-5188 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the full, up-to-date record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555785?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.