ElderGrade
C

69/100

Average

Lynwood Post Acute Care Center

3611 East Imperial Highway, Lynwood, CA 90262

CMS 2/5 stars #117 of 369 in Los Angeles County (310) 537-2500
Certified beds
99
Occupancy
91%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

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

20/30

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

  • -10 for 68 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

18/30

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

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

Staff stability

12/15

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

  • 40% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

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

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

Enforcement history

10/10

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

  • No federal fines on record

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 3.95 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.42 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

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

Weekend nurse hours 3.64 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

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

Nursing staff turnover 39.80%
National average 45.80% Better than average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 69 citations

Last standard health inspection: April 23, 2026 (4 months ago).

E Apr 23, 2026 F0914

Environmental Deficiencies

Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 23, 2026 F0580

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 23, 2026 F0604

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 23, 2026 F0605

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 23, 2026 F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 23, 2026 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

D Apr 23, 2026 F0677

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 23, 2026 F0689

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of CAMBRIDGE HEALTHCARE SERVICES, which operates 32 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
KUIZON, KRISTINA Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
PEASE, ALLISON Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
SMEDRA, IRA Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
WINTNER, JACOB Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
CAMBRIDGE HEALTHCARE SERVICES LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BUTENKO, JULIE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
CAPELA, HEIDI Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
HASSELL, LANCE Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
KUIZON, KRISTINA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
LUTZ, LINDA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
PEASE, ALLISON Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
SACAPANO, MANUEL Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Lynwood Post Acute Care Center

What is the ElderGrade for Lynwood Post Acute Care Center? +

Lynwood Post Acute Care Center holds an ElderGrade of C (69 out of 100), which we describe as "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 Lynwood Post Acute Care Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.95 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Lynwood Post Acute Care Center been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 69 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Lynwood Post Acute Care Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Lynwood Post Acute Care 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.