Nursing homeFAID #13411
Las Flores Convalescent Hospital
14165 PURCHE AVE., GARDENA, CA, 90249
(310) 323-4570
144 licensed beds
★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections4/5 staffingSource: CMS Care Compare
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Public record summary
What we can show you for free.
Bed capacity
144
CMS facility ID
555057
Care type
Nursing home
County
Los Angeles
Facility name
Las Flores Convalescent Hospital
Street address
14165 PURCHE AVE.
City / state / ZIP
Gardena, CA 90249
Phone
(310) 323-4570
About this facility — Las Flores Convalescent Hospital
Las Flores Convalescent Hospital is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Gardena, California. It is licensed for 144 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in California (98 beds).
It is one of 19 senior care facilities in Gardena and 1,165 skilled nursing facilities across California. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
Federal inspectors have cited Las Flores Convalescent Hospital 96 times across 24 inspections in the last three years, including 7 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $107,406 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.
This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
What the public record shows.
Ownership & operator
Parent company
Pacific Healthcare Holdings
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Registered owners & officers
Pacific Healthcare Holdings, Inc.
Direct owner — 51% stake — since 2006
Rechnitz, Tamar
Indirect owner — 51% stake — since 2006
Greenspoon, Aryen
Direct owner · Managing employee — 49% stake — since 2006
Regulatory standing
Federal court records
1 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1976-09-20
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
13 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$107,406 total
Last standard inspection
2026-05-08
Nurse staffing
4.3 hours per resident per day
Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)
Average billed charges
$397 per day (≈ $12,070/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
72% Medicaid · 17% Medicare · 11% private/other
Occupancy
84% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
23% below the CA median of $514/day — full state cost breakdown
Services & coverage
Licensed beds
144
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily 11:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Inspection record
Every citation, dated and graded.
Kitchen & food safety
Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 7 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-05-08Health inspection11 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2026-05-27
F-0552
D · No harm found
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2026-05-27
F-0553
D · No harm found
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected 2026-05-27
F-0558
D · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2026-05-27
F-0637
D · No harm found
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected 2026-05-27
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2026-05-27
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2026-05-27
F-0745
D · No harm found
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected 2026-05-27
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2026-05-27
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-05-27
F-0842
D · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2026-05-27
2026-03-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0600
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2026-03-25
22 earlier / fire-safety inspections (84 citations)
2025-12-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0686
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-12-26
F-0692
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-12-26
2025-07-29Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-07-31
2025-07-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0600
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-07-24
F-0655
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2025-07-24
F-0943
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected 2025-07-24
2025-03-07Health inspection25 citations
F-0552
D · No harm found
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2025-03-31
F-0553
D · No harm found
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected 2025-03-31
F-0558
D · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-03-31
F-0561
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2025-03-31
F-0582
D · No harm found
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2025-03-31
F-0640
D · No harm found
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2025-03-31
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2025-03-31
F-0658
E · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-03-31
F-0676
D · No harm found
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2025-03-31
F-0679
D · No harm found
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2025-03-31
F-0688
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-03-31
F-0693
D · No harm found
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2025-03-31
F-0694
D · No harm found
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-03-31
F-0697
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-03-31
F-0711
D · No harm found
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected 2025-03-31
F-0726
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-03-31
F-0755
F · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-03-31
F-0761
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-03-31
F-0770
E · No harm found
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected 2025-03-31
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-03-31
F-0813
D · No harm foundFood safety
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected 2025-03-31
F-0838
E · No harm found
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected 2025-03-31
F-0842
D · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-03-31
F-0865
E · No harm found
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected 2025-03-31
F-0907
E · No harm found
Provide enough space and equipment to meet each resident's needs
Corrected 2025-03-31
2024-11-01Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0550
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-11-18
2024-10-23Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0550
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-11-08
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-11-08
2024-10-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0656
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-11-03
2024-08-28Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-09-25
2024-06-13Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-06-21
2024-06-01Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-07-01
F-0689
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-07-01
2024-05-29Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-06-26
2024-05-08Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-05-29
2024-03-08Health inspection16 citations
F-0558
D · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2024-04-01
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-04-01
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-04-01
F-0689
E · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-04-01
F-0695
E · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-04-01
F-0711
D · No harm found
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected 2024-04-01
F-0745
D · No harm found
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected 2024-04-01
F-0756
D · No harm found
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2024-04-01
F-0761
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-04-01
F-0770
D · No harm found
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected 2024-04-01
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-04-01
F-0814
E · No harm foundFood safety
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2024-04-01
F-0842
D · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-04-01
F-0868
D · No harm found
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected 2024-04-01
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-04-01
F-0910
D · No harm found
Ensure resident rooms meet each resident's needs.
Corrected 2024-04-01
2024-02-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0641
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-02-28
2024-02-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-03-01
2023-11-06Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0677
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-11-30
2023-10-23Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0641
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2023-11-15
2023-08-21Health inspectionComplaint-triggered5 citations
F-0580
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-09-30
F-0600
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-09-30
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-09-30
F-0656
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-09-30
F-0689
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-09-30
2023-08-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations
F-0585
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2023-08-31
F-0755
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-08-31
F-0812
D · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-08-31
F-0842
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2023-08-31
2026-05-08Fire-safety inspection4 citations
K-0345
D · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2026-05-26
K-0521
F · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2026-05-26
K-0914
F · No harm found
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2026-05-26
K-0923
E · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2026-05-26
2025-03-07Fire-safety inspection5 citations
K-0351
D · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2025-03-31
K-0353
E · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-03-31
K-0511
E · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-03-31
K-0741
D · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2025-03-31
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-03-31
2024-03-08Fire-safety inspection5 citations
K-0211
D · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-03-27
K-0321
D · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-03-27
K-0331
E · No harm found
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Corrected 2024-03-27
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-03-27
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-03-27
Federal penalties
2026-03-05Fine$30,135
2025-12-05Fine$33,120
2024-10-17Fine$31,811
2024-05-08Fine$12,340
2024-10-17Medicare payment denial — 3 days
2024-05-08Medicare payment denial — 4 days
Total fines$107,406
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 555057.
Visitor reviews
What people say on Google.
2.9★★★★★28 ratings on Google
★Shellia Reed · 2026-03-27 · via Google“This place is deplorable. It smells atrocious. Everyone looks so sad and depressed.”
★jose Argumedo · 2026-07-16 · via Google“Really bad attitude when u call to find out about family members or just to ask a question smh 🤦♂️”
★★★★★Nada Wiley · 2024-10-10 · via Google“I love las flores they take care of my father always polite. Always helpful. My dad love is there. He never complained hospital, always smelling good. And always clean, keep up the good work, you're the best. Nada Wiley”
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Last verified 2026-08-31
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