Quick answers
- Where is La Paz Geropsychiatric Center?
- 8835 Vans Street, Paramount, CA 90723, in Los Angeles County, California.
- What is the phone number of La Paz Geropsychiatric Center?
- (562) 633-5111, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of La Paz Geropsychiatric Center?
- Medicare overall rating: 2 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has La Paz Geropsychiatric Center been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for La Paz Geropsychiatric Center.
- What did inspectors find at La Paz Geropsychiatric Center?
- In its last three inspection cycles (October 20, 2023 to August 25, 2026), Medicare lists 73 health citations; the most serious was level G. 1 was level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (October 20, 2023 to August 25, 2026), La Paz Geropsychiatric Center had 73 health citations; the most serious was level G (actual harm to residents). 1 of them was level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 2.82 hours per resident per day; the California average is 4.54 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: October 24, 2025 — 32 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: October 24, 2025 (complaint investigation); October 24, 2025 (standard health inspection); December 31, 2025 (complaint investigation); February 19, 2026 (complaint investigation); April 28, 2026 (complaint investigation); May 22, 2026 (complaint investigation); June 12, 2026 (complaint investigation); July 24, 2026 (complaint investigation); August 25, 2026 (complaint investigation).
F0692 Level G
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Show 31 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0600 Level E
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0656 Level E
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0842 Level E
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0550 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0552 Level E
“Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.”
F0628 Level E
“Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.”
F0755 Level E
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0773 Level D
“Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0552 Level D
“Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0580 Level D
“Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.”
F0584 Level D
“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.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0605 Level D
“Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0679 Level D
“Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0688 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0697 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.”
F0726 Level D
“Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.”
F0732 Level D
“Post nurse staffing information every day.”
F0867 Level D
“Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.”
F0943 Level D
“Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.”
F0911 Level B
“Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.”
Previous cycle: October 18, 2024 — 20 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: October 18, 2024 (complaint investigation); October 18, 2024 (standard health inspection); January 8, 2025 (complaint investigation); May 2, 2025 (complaint investigation).
Show 20 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0561 Level F
“Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.”
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0867 Level F
“Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.”
F0580 Level E
“Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.”
F0657 Level E
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0755 Level E
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0558 Level E
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
F0580 Level E
“Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.”
F0600 Level E
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0679 Level E
“Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.”
F0947 Level E
“Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.”
F0550 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0726 Level D
“Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.”
F0881 Level D
“Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.”
F0911 Level B
“Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.”
Earlier cycle: October 20, 2023 — 21 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: October 20, 2023 (complaint investigation); October 20, 2023 (standard health inspection); December 21, 2023 (complaint investigation); March 4, 2024 (complaint investigation); July 8, 2024 (complaint investigation); August 1, 2024 (complaint investigation).
Show 21 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0880 Level F
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0688 Level E
“Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.”
F0692 Level E
“Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0883 Level D
“Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.”
F0558 Level D
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0676 Level D
“Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.”
F0685 Level D
“Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.”
F0697 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.”
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0757 Level D
“Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.”
F0773 Level D
“Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.”
F0791 Level D
“Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.”
F0883 Level D
“Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.”
F0911 Level B
“Ensure resident rooms hold no more than 4 residents; for new construction after November 28, 2016, rooms hold no more than 2 residents.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (16)
K0351 Level D
“Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0355 Level D
“Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.”
K0511 Level D
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0920 Level D
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0363 Level E
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0351 Level D
“Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.”
K0511 Level D
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
E0041 Level F
“Implement emergency and standby power systems.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0321 Level E
“Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.”
K0362 Level E
“Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.”
K0920 Level E
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0351 Level D
“Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.”
K0363 Level D
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0531 Level D
“Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.”
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | California | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.30 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.73 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 1.78 | 2.66 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 2.82 | 4.54 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 2.58 | 4.10 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.22 | 0.52 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 15.2% | 36.6% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 14.3% | 37.8% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
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Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 173 |
| Average residents per day | 144.9 |
| Takes part in | Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – corporation |
| Legal business name | Legal Business Name Not Available |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1984-05-17 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 8835 Vans Street, Paramount, CA 90723 |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| State | California |
| Phone | (562) 633‑5111 |
| CMS Certification Number | 05A355 |
| Name in Medicare records | LA PAZ GEROPSYCHIATRIC CENTER |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Paramount Convalescent Hospital1.0 mi · Paramount, CA · 3 of 5 stars
- Bellflower Post Acute1.3 mi · Bellflower, CA · 2 of 5 stars
- Villa del Sol Post Acute1.4 mi · Bellflower, CA · 2 of 5 stars
- Rose Villa Health Care Center1.5 mi · Bellflower, CA · 3 of 5 stars
- Sunset Villa Post Acute1.7 mi · Long Beach, CA · 1 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Downey1.9 mi · Downey, CA · Acute Care Hospital
- UCI Health-Lakewood2.3 mi · Lakewood, CA · Acute Care Hospital
- Coast Plaza Hospital2.8 mi · Norwalk, CA · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13