Nursing homeFAID #711
St. John of God Retirement
★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections4/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare
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Public record summary
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Bed capacity
156
State license
191800633
CMS facility ID
055253
Care type
Nursing home
Facility name
St. John of God Retirement
Street address
2468 SOUTH ST ANDREWS PLACE
City / state / ZIP
Los Angeles, CA 90018
Phone
(323) 731-0641
Website
State license #
191800633
About this facility — St. John of God Retirement
St. John of God Retirement is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Los Angeles, California. It is licensed for 156 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in California (98 beds).
It is one of 377 senior care facilities in Los Angeles 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 St. John of God Retirement 110 times across 24 inspections in the last three years, including 4 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $124,440 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
Ownership type
Non profit - Corporation
Registered owners & officers
Bassemier, Bro Michael
Director — since 2024
C & S Healthcare Services
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Castillo, Carlos
Managing employee · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
De La Rosa, Jose
Indirect owner · Director · Officer — since 2018
Ignatius, Brother
Director — since 2024
St. John of God Retirement and Care Center
Direct owner · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 1989
Uomoto, Kirk
Managing employee · Director · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Regulatory standing
Licensed / certified since
1967-01-01
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
26 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$124,440 total
Last standard inspection
2025-12-05
Nurse staffing
4.9 hours per resident per day
Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)
Average billed charges
$322 per day (≈ $9,790/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
38% Medicaid · 7% Medicare · 55% private/other
Occupancy
82% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
37% below the CA median of $514/day — full state cost breakdown
Services & coverage
Licensed beds
156
Licensed as
RCFE
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily 9:00 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 4 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-06-12Health 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 2026-07-10
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 2026-07-10
2026-02-24Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0552
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2026-03-12
21 earlier / fire-safety inspections (107 citations)
2026-01-15Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0641
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2026-01-30
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 2026-01-30
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 2026-01-30
2025-12-05Health inspection20 citations
F-0584
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2025-12-26
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-12-26
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 2025-12-26
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-12-26
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-12-26
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-12-26
F-0690
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2025-12-26
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-12-26
F-0697
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-12-26
F-0728
E · No harm found
Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.
Corrected 2025-12-26
F-0755
E · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-12-26
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 2025-12-26
F-0812
F · 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 2025-12-26
F-0838
B · 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 2025-12-26
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 2025-12-26
F-0849
D · No harm found
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected 2025-12-26
F-0868
B · No harm found
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected 2025-12-26
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-12-26
F-0919
D · No harm found
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2025-12-26
F-0921
D · No harm found
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2025-12-26
2025-03-13Health 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 2025-03-25
2025-02-21Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
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 2025-03-12
2024-10-04Health inspection21 citations
F-0557
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected 2024-10-25
F-0558
D · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2024-10-25
F-0577
E · No harm found
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected 2024-10-25
F-0580
D · No harm found
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2024-10-25
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-10-25
F-0644
D · No harm found
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2024-10-25
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 2024-10-25
F-0679
D · No harm found
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2024-10-25
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-10-25
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 2024-10-25
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-10-25
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-10-25
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 2024-10-25
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 2024-10-25
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 2024-10-25
F-0812
F · 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 2024-10-25
F-0825
D · No harm found
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected 2024-10-25
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 2024-10-25
F-0847
D · No harm found
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected 2024-10-25
F-0849
D · No harm found
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected 2024-10-25
F-0880
F · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-10-25
2024-08-19Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0732
B · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2024-08-29
2024-07-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0693
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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 2024-08-05
2024-07-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0552
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2024-07-31
2024-06-12Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 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 2024-07-12
F-0607
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2024-07-12
2024-05-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0658
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-06-21
F-0689
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-06-21
2024-04-26Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
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 2024-05-03
2024-04-15Health 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 2024-04-24
2024-02-16Health 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 2024-02-28
2024-01-05Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0689
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-01-30
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-01-30
2023-12-21Health 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 2024-01-08
2023-11-20Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
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 2024-01-26
F-0689
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-01-26
2023-10-02Health inspection13 citations
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2023-10-26
F-0646
D · No harm found
Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.
Corrected 2023-10-26
F-0656
E · 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 2023-10-26
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-10-26
F-0689
J · Immediate jeopardy
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-10-26
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 2023-10-26
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 2023-10-26
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 2023-10-26
F-0814
E · No harm foundFood safety
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2023-10-26
F-0835
D · No harm found
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2023-10-26
F-0867
D · No harm found
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2023-10-26
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-10-26
F-0921
D · No harm found
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2023-10-26
2023-08-24Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0657
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-09-13
F-0880
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-09-13
2025-12-05Fire-safety inspection8 citations
K-0211
D · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-12-24
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 2025-12-24
K-0351
D · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2025-12-24
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-12-24
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-12-24
K-0511
F · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-12-24
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-12-24
K-0923
D · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2025-12-24
2024-10-04Fire-safety inspection14 citations
E-0037
F · No harm found
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2024-10-24
E-0039
F · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2024-10-24
K-0223
D · No harm found
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2024-10-24
K-0293
F · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2024-10-24
K-0321
E · 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 2024-10-24
K-0324
D · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-10-24
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-10-24
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-10-24
K-0355
D · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-10-24
K-0511
D · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-10-24
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-10-24
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-10-24
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-10-24
K-0923
E · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-10-24
2023-10-02Fire-safety inspection9 citations
K-0211
E · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-10-27
K-0300
E · No harm found
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Corrected 2023-10-27
K-0331
E · No harm found
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Corrected 2023-10-27
K-0351
D · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2023-10-27
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-10-27
K-0355
D · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2023-10-27
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-10-27
K-0712
E · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-10-27
K-0923
D · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-10-27
Federal penalties
2024-05-22Fine$14,050
2023-11-20Fine$95,479
2023-10-02Fine$14,911
2024-05-22Medicare payment denial — 45 days
Total fines$124,440
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 055253.
Visitor reviews
What people say on Google.
4.4★★★★★77 ratings on Google
★★★★★Molly Collins · 2026-06-01 · via Google“I visited St. John of God Health Care Services regularly for many years while my aunt was a resident there. Through those visits, I had the opportunity to get to know the staff, nurses, and caregivers. As someone from a healthcare background, I was always impressed by how attentive, caring, professional, and friendly they were with the residents and their families. The grounds were consistently cl…”
★★★★★Fred Baskin · 2026-07-04 · via Google“Very accommodating and helpful in resolving problems. The atmosphere for priests, sisters, and Catholics is very heart warming.”
★★★★★N. M. · 2021-10-20 · via Google“St John’s has been taking great care of my beautiful grandmother, Rosalyn. I’ve only been able to visit her twice since the pandemic started because there are more restrictions but these same guidelines keep everyone safe. Whenever I have come to visit, there is at least one or more staff members who gush about my grandmother & in turn, she lights up when the various staff come in to her room…. Wh…”
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Inspection citations — last 5 years
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Original records
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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-08-31
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Photos, reviews & hours
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