ElderGrade
B

73.8/100

Above average

Huntington Healthcare Center

4515 Huntington Drive South, Los Angeles, CA 90032

CMS 2/5 stars #94 of 369 in Los Angeles County (323) 225-5991
Certified beds
99
Occupancy
95%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • $13,635 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

26.8/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -3.2 for 26 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

22/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.77 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.19 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 8% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 30% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

2/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 1 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

8/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $13,635 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.03 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.19 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.73 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 30.00%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 26 citations

Last standard health inspection: December 4, 2025 (8 months ago).

E Apr 17, 2026 F0803 From a complaint

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 17, 2026 F0790 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 17, 2026 F0804 From a complaint

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 17, 2026 F0808 From a complaint

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Dec 4, 2025 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 4, 2025 F0557

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 4, 2025 F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 4, 2025 F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of IL & JOAN LEE, which operates 4 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
LEE, JOAN Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
LEE, JOAN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
LEE, IL Individual LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST
LEE, JOAN Individual LIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Huntington Healthcare Center

What is the ElderGrade for Huntington Healthcare Center? +

Huntington Healthcare Center holds an ElderGrade of B (73.8 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Huntington Healthcare Center? +

Residents receive an average of 4.03 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Huntington Healthcare Center been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 26 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Huntington Healthcare Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Huntington Healthcare Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.