Downey Community Health Center
Downey, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555128) · 198 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (562) 862-6506 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Downey Community Health Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Downey Community Health Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.65 hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 25.0%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Downey Community Health Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on record. CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Downey Community Health Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Downey, Los Angeles County, California. The facility has been certified since March 1980 and is licensed for 198 beds, with an average of 172.1 residents. It operates as a for-profit facility under a partnership ownership structure.
According to CMS Care Compare, Downey Community Health Center has an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing hours of 4.65 hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.0%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials on record.
There is no abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility status indicated in the available CMS data for this facility. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on 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?
Downey Community Health Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.65 hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day, with a 25.0% nursing turnover rate; CMS rates staffing 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 198 beds and has an average of 172.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is operated as a for-profit partnership; the provided data does not indicate chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since March 25, 1980.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections (2 stars), quality measures (3 stars), and staffing (4 stars), which combine into the overall 2-star rating.
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 5628626506 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5628626506 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555128?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.