Safety Report: Playa Del Rey Center
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
Citations by topic
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
Fewer citations in the most recent cycle (36) than in the cycle before (40).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F684) | 7 | May 22, 2026; December 12, 2025; May 5, 2025; April 25, 2025; November 27, 2024; August 19, 2024; June 14, 2024 |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F755) | 6 | July 24, 2026; January 9, 2026; May 30, 2025; February 28, 2025; November 27, 2024; July 5, 2024 |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689) | 6 | July 24, 2026; April 29, 2026; April 1, 2026; June 13, 2025; July 5, 2024; October 19, 2023 |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F658) | 6 | July 24, 2026; May 6, 2026; June 13, 2025; February 14, 2025; January 29, 2025; June 14, 2024 |
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880) | 5 | July 24, 2026; February 6, 2026; June 13, 2025; May 1, 2025; December 4, 2023 |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F656) | 5 | April 29, 2026; February 14, 2025; November 12, 2024; October 17, 2024; June 14, 2024 |
| 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. (F761) | 3 | July 24, 2026; June 13, 2025; June 14, 2024 |
| 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. (F803) | 3 | July 24, 2026; December 12, 2025; June 14, 2024 |
| Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. (F912) | 3 | July 24, 2026; June 13, 2025; June 14, 2024 |
| 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. (F726) | 3 | May 5, 2025; May 1, 2025; February 28, 2025 |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted (F655) | 2 | July 24, 2026; December 12, 2025 |
| Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. (F580) | 2 | July 24, 2026; May 1, 2025 |
| 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. (F584) | 2 | January 9, 2026; June 14, 2024 |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (F842) | 2 | December 12, 2025; June 13, 2025 |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. (F697) | 2 | December 12, 2025; May 5, 2025 |
| Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. (F690) | 2 | November 18, 2025; April 25, 2025 |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. (F760) | 2 | June 13, 2025; May 30, 2025 |
| Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. (F756) | 2 | June 13, 2025; June 14, 2024 |
| Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. (F609) | 2 | June 13, 2025; October 19, 2023 |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (F558) | 2 | June 13, 2025; April 25, 2025 |
| Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. (F883) | 2 | November 27, 2024; June 14, 2024 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| April 25, 2025 | Payment Denial | Payment denial for 28 days, starting May 23, 2025 |
| April 25, 2025 | Fine | $16,149 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
August 22, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
July 24, 2026 — 17 citations
July 16, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
July 2, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
May 22, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
May 6, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
April 29, 2026 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
April 1, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
February 6, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
January 9, 2026 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
December 12, 2025 — 6 citations · complaint investigation
November 18, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
June 13, 2025 — 14 citations
May 30, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
May 5, 2025 — 4 citations · complaint investigation
May 1, 2025 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
April 25, 2025 — 5 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
February 28, 2025 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
February 14, 2025 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
January 29, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
November 27, 2024 — 4 citations · complaint investigation
November 12, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
October 17, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
August 19, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
July 5, 2024 — 4 citations · complaint investigation
June 14, 2024 — 14 citations
May 7, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
December 4, 2023 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
November 14, 2023 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
October 19, 2023 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare