Safety Report: Ladera 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?
More citations in the most recent cycle (18) than in the cycle before (15).
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) | 4 | May 27, 2025; October 28, 2024; March 20, 2024; September 6, 2023 |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F600) | 3 | August 18, 2026; October 31, 2023; September 6, 2023 |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F550) | 3 | July 10, 2026; January 28, 2026; September 6, 2023 |
| Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. (F658) | 3 | January 28, 2026; May 27, 2025; September 6, 2023 |
| 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. (F585) | 3 | January 28, 2026; May 27, 2025; September 6, 2023 |
| 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) | 3 | January 28, 2026; March 20, 2024; September 6, 2023 |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F812) | 3 | January 28, 2026; October 28, 2024; September 6, 2023 |
| Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. (F679) | 3 | January 28, 2026; March 20, 2024; September 6, 2023 |
| 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) | 2 | January 28, 2026; September 6, 2023 |
| Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (F677) | 2 | January 28, 2026; May 27, 2025 |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (F657) | 2 | January 28, 2026; September 6, 2023 |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted (F655) | 2 | January 28, 2026; September 6, 2023 |
| Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. (F725) | 2 | May 27, 2025; July 23, 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) | 2 | October 28, 2024; September 6, 2023 |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F656) | 2 | October 28, 2024; September 6, 2023 |
Fines and enforcement
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| October 28, 2024 | Fine | $20,748 |
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
August 18, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
July 10, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
January 28, 2026 — 16 citations
May 27, 2025 — 8 citations · complaint investigation
October 28, 2024 — 7 citations (includes serious)
July 23, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
March 20, 2024 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
October 31, 2023 — 2 citations (includes serious) · complaint investigation
September 6, 2023 — 27 citations (includes serious)
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare