Nursing homes in Downey, CA
Downey, CA has 4 Medicare-certified nursing homes. 1 has a 5-star overall rating, and 2 have been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookfield Healthcare Center9300 Telegraph Road · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 70 | None |
| Downey Post Acute13007 S. Paramount Blvd. · For profit - Corporation | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars | 99 | 1 ($13,575) |
| Downey Community Health Center8425 Iowa Street · For profit - Partnership | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 198 | None |
| Lakewood Healthcare Center12023 Lakewood Blvd. · For profit - CorporationSpecial Focus Facility candidate Cited for abuse | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | 290 | 3 ($128,597) |
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Recent inspection problems in Downey
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.July 30, 2026 · Downey Post Acute · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.July 30, 2026 · Downey Post Acute · F0585 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.July 30, 2026 · Downey Post Acute · F0628 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.July 30, 2026 · Downey Post Acute · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.July 2, 2026 · Downey Community Health Center · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.July 2, 2026 · Downey Community Health Center · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.July 2, 2026 · Downey Community Health Center · F0552 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 2, 2026 · Downey Community Health Center · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.July 2, 2026 · Downey Community Health Center · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.July 2, 2026 · Downey Community Health Center · F0757 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
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Questions about nursing homes in Downey
Which nursing home in Downey has the highest Medicare rating?
Brookfield Healthcare Center has the highest overall rating in Downey: 5 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Downey have been fined?
2 of the 4 have been fined in the last three years, $142,172 in all. The most was $128,597, at Lakewood Healthcare Center.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Downey?
Lakewood Healthcare Center is a Special Focus Facility candidate and was cited for abuse. Medicare marks homes with a history of serious problems and homes recently cited for abuse.
Which nursing home in Downey is the largest?
Lakewood Healthcare Center, with 290 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.