nursing home in La Mirada, CA

Imperial Healthcare Center

11926 la Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, CA 90638 · (562) 943-7156

★★★★★3
Average
CMS overall star rating
  • Health inspections★★★★★2
  • Staffing★★★★★3
  • Quality measures★★★★★5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data

Imperial Healthcare Center at a glance

Imperial Healthcare Center is a 99-bed for-profit nursing home in La Mirada, California (Los Angeles County).

CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the California average of 3.2.

Residents receive about 4.1 hours of nursing care per day (0.4 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 4.5 hours.

Its most recent standard health inspection (May 22, 2025) found 21 health citations. The California average is 15.5.

It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.

Nursing staff turnover is 24.2% per year (state average 36.7%).

Facility details

Type
Nursing home
Ownership
For Profit - Limited Liability Company
Beds
99
Certified for
Medicare and Medicaid
Chain / affiliated entity
Abraham Bak & Menachem Gastwirth
Medicare-certified since
December 1, 1977
Resident/family council
Both
County
Los Angeles County
CMS Certification Number
056115

Ratings

MeasureThis facilityCalifornia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 53.2 / 53 / 5Average
Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better)2 / 52.8 / 52.8 / 5Worse
Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better)3 / 53.3 / 52.9 / 5Average
Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better)5 / 54.1 / 53.6 / 5Better
Long-stay quality rating (higher is better)5 / 54.4 / 53.8 / 5Better
Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better)5 / 53.6 / 53.3 / 5Better

Staffing

This facility4.06 hrsCalifornia average4.52 hrsU.S. average3.86 hrs
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day: this facility vs. California and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityCalifornia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better)4.06 hrs4.52 hrs3.86 hrsBetter
Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better)0.38 hrs0.67 hrs0.69 hrsWorse
Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better)2.55 hrs2.65 hrs2.32 hrsBetter
Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better)3.59 hrs4.09 hrs3.42 hrsAverage
Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better)24.2%36.7%45.8%Better
Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better)25%38.1%42.9%Better
Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better)001Better

Inspections

This facility21California average16U.S. average9
Health citations in the most recent inspection: this facility vs. California and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityCalifornia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better)21169Worse
Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better)543Worse
Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better)100105.880.6Worse

Penalties

This facility0California average1U.S. average1
Fines in the past 3 years: this facility vs. California and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityCalifornia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better
Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better)$0$23,986$30,972Better
All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better)011Better

Size

MeasureThis facilityCalifornia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Certified beds9999107
Average residents per day948886
Occupancy94.6%88.4%80.9%

Long-stay residents

This facility1.1%California average1.6%U.S. average3.2%
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury: this facility vs. California and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityCalifornia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better)1.1%1.6%3.2%Better
Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better)5.5%4.3%4.6%Worse
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)3.3%12%15.4%Better
Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better)1.5%1.2%1.6%Average
Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better)0.3%0.8%0.8%Better
Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better)14.3%10.2%13.9%Average
Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better)3.5%9.8%14.1%Better
Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better)5%4%5.2%Average
Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better)67.5%7.3%12.8%Worse
Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better)0%0.4%0.1%Better
Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better)11%13.7%19.5%Better
Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better)13.9%10.2%19%Better
Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)100%98.2%95.5%Average
Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)100%98.6%93.6%Better

Short-stay residents

This facility0.6%California average1.5%U.S. average1.6%
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication: this facility vs. California and U.S. averages
MeasureThis facilityCalifornia avg.U.S. avg.vs. U.S.
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better)0.6%1.5%1.6%Better
Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better)99.1%93.2%79.8%Better
Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better)100%94.4%82%Better

Inspection citations

State inspectors cited this home for 48 health deficiencies and 20 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.

DateCitationSeverityStatus
June 15, 2026
Complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 15, 2026
June 15, 2026
Complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 15, 2026
June 15, 2026
Complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 15, 2026
June 15, 2026
Complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 15, 2026
December 31, 2025
Complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected January 30, 2026
May 22, 2025
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 29, 2025
May 22, 2025
Fire safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected May 29, 2025
May 22, 2025
Fire safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 29, 2025
May 22, 2025
Fire safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected May 29, 2025
May 22, 2025
Fire safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 29, 2025
May 22, 2025
Fire safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 29, 2025
May 22, 2025
Fire safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 29, 2025
May 22, 2025
Fire safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected May 29, 2025
May 22, 2025
Standard
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0921
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected July 4, 2025
May 22, 2025
Standard
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0685
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 4, 2025
May 22, 2025
Standard
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0552
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 4, 2025
May 22, 2025
Standard
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 4, 2025
May 22, 2025
Standard
Have policies on smoking.
Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0926
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 4, 2025
May 22, 2025
Standard
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0582
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 4, 2025
May 22, 2025
Standard
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 4, 2025
May 22, 2025
Standard
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 4, 2025
May 22, 2025
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 4, 2025
May 22, 2025
Standard
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0847
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 4, 2025
May 22, 2025
Standard
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0805
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 4, 2025
May 22, 2025
Standard
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 4, 2025
May 22, 2025
Standard
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 4, 2025
May 22, 2025
Standard
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0700
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 4, 2025
May 22, 2025
Standard
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 4, 2025
May 22, 2025
Standard
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected July 4, 2025
January 15, 2025
Complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 14, 2025
November 26, 2024
Complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 16, 2024
November 26, 2024
Complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected December 16, 2024
July 16, 2024
Standard · Infection control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected July 30, 2024
May 31, 2024
Complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 27, 2024
May 16, 2024
Fire safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Services Deficiencies · Tag K0521
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 24, 2024
May 16, 2024
Fire safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0291
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 24, 2024
May 16, 2024
Fire safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected June 24, 2024
May 16, 2024
Fire safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 24, 2024
May 16, 2024
Fire safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 24, 2024
May 16, 2024
Fire safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0741
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 24, 2024
May 16, 2024
Fire safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected June 24, 2024
May 16, 2024
Fire safety
Develop a communication plan.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0029
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected June 24, 2024
May 16, 2024
Fire safety
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0031
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected June 24, 2024
May 16, 2024
Fire safety
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0032
C
No harm, widespread
Corrected June 24, 2024
May 16, 2024
Standard
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 15, 2024
May 16, 2024
Standard
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 15, 2024
May 16, 2024
Standard
Provide enough space and equipment to meet each resident's needs
Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0907
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 15, 2024
May 16, 2024
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected June 15, 2024
May 16, 2024
Standard
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 15, 2024
May 16, 2024
Standard
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 15, 2024
May 16, 2024
Standard
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0557
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 15, 2024
May 16, 2024
Standard
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0552
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 15, 2024
May 16, 2024
Standard
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected June 15, 2024
April 1, 2024
Complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
F
Potential harm, widespread
Corrected April 29, 2024
January 4, 2024
Complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 4, 2024
January 4, 2024
Complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected February 4, 2024
January 4, 2024
Complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected February 4, 2024
September 28, 2023
Complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected October 28, 2023
March 17, 2022
Fire safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 17, 2022
March 17, 2022
Fire safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 17, 2022
March 17, 2022
Standard
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580
E
Potential harm, pattern
Corrected April 17, 2022
March 17, 2022
Standard
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 17, 2022
March 17, 2022
Standard
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 17, 2022
March 17, 2022
Standard
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 17, 2022
March 17, 2022
Standard
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 17, 2022
March 17, 2022
Standard
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 17, 2022
March 17, 2022
Standard
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0921
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 17, 2022
March 17, 2022
Standard
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558
D
Potential harm, isolated
Corrected April 17, 2022

Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.

Fines and payment denials

CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.

Owners and managers

Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.

NameRoleShareSince
LEHMANN, KENNETH
Individual
5% or greater direct ownership interest31%01/01/2022
COATS, MELVIN
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE07/01/2017
CURIEL, YAMILETTE
Individual
adp of the snfNOT APPLICABLE04/03/2023
BAK, ABRAHAM
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE04/17/2014
GASTWIRTH, MENACHEM
Individual
corporate officerNOT APPLICABLE04/17/2014
ABAK CONSULTING LLC
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE12/27/2021
CURIEL, YAMILETTE
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE04/03/2023
GASTWIRTH, MENACHEM
Individual
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE04/17/2014
MGAZ CONSULTING LLC
Organization
operational/managerial controlNOT APPLICABLE12/27/2021
MAYER, HELENE
Individual
trustee of the snfNOT APPLICABLE01/01/2022

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Frequently asked questions

What is Imperial Healthcare Center's rating?

Imperial Healthcare Center has 3 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for California nursing homes is 3.2 stars.

How many inspection citations did Imperial Healthcare Center receive?

Its most recent standard health inspection found 21 citations, compared with a California average of 15.5. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.

Does Imperial Healthcare Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?

CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.

Who owns Imperial Healthcare Center?

It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Abraham Bak & Menachem Gastwirth. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.

Where is Imperial Healthcare Center and how do I contact it?

Imperial Healthcare Center is at 11926 la Mirada Blvd, La Mirada, CA 90638. Phone: (562) 943-7156.

About this data

Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.