Alden Terrace Convalescent Hospital
Los Angeles, California · CCN 056237
22 surveys since 2011. The first finding at harm level was recorded in 2017.
Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.
- Citations on record
- 168
- Surveys
- 22
- Harm or worse
- 2
- Immediate jeopardy
- 0
Findings where a surveyor recorded actual harm to a resident.
Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.
The facility
- Certified beds
- 210
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- LONGWOOD MANAGEMENT CORPORATION
- County
- Los Angeles
- Medicare-certified since
- 1970
CMS ratings
- Overall
- 5
- Health inspection
- 4
- Staffing
- 4
- Quality measures
- 5
CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.
Compared with similar facilities
Since 2021, this facility recorded fewer weighted findings than most of its peer group.
Weighted by harm level, against 225 for-profit facilities with 128 or more beds in California.
Last survey on record
Nov 20, 2025
354 days ago.
Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Peer median |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident day | 4.03 | 4.08 |
| Registered-nurse hours per resident day | 0.34 | — |
| Annual nurse turnover | 31.0% | 37.2% |
As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.
Enforcement
- Payment denials
- 1
Federal civil money penalties and remedies as CMS currently publishes them. Amounts may still be under appeal.
Severity of recent findings
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy | J— | K— | L— |
| Actual harm | G12.9% | H— | I— |
| No harm, potential for more than minimal | D2468.6% | E925.7% | F— |
| No harm, potential for minimal | A— | B12.9% | C— |
Most frequently cited here
In CMS’s current monthly file.
- F6563×
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- F8803×
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F5502×
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- F7262×
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.
- F8122×
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
In the surveyor’s words
From the most serious findings on record at Alden Terrace Convalescent Hospital, in the surveyor’s own words.
- Actual harm, isolatedF684May 20, 2024
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to assess and document a resident's wound to ensure the resident received treatment and care in accordance with the professional standards of practice for one of three sampled residents (Resident 1) as evidenced by failure to: 1. Ensure Licensed Nurses documented he current assessment and or any changes in the resident's medical condition. On dated 5/12/2024 at 7:26 pm, 5/13/2024 at 4 am, 5/13/2024 at 1:07 pm, 5/13/2024 at 7:49 pm and 5/13/2024 at 11:28 pm written by five different nurses (Licensed Vocational Nurse 2 (LVN 2), LVNs 3, 5, and 6 and Registered Nurse 2 (RN 2), indicated the same exact verbiage. 2. Initiate a plan of care when a change of wound condition was identified on 5/12/2024. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF550Oct 4, 2024
Based on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure staff did not refer to two of three sampled residents (Residents 101 and 114) as feeders. Residents 101 and 114 required staff assistance with feeding. This deficient practice had the potential for lowered self esteem and depression (a prolonged feeling of sadness, hopelessness, or loss of interest in activities) for Residents 101 and 114. Findings: A review of Resident 114's admission record, indicated Resident 114 was admitted to the facility on [DATE], with diagnoses that included, adult failure to thrive, (AFTT - a complex decline in physical and mental health that can affect the elderly, causing weight loss, decreased appetite, dehydration, and social isolation), chronic obstructive pulmonary disease… […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF578Oct 4, 2024
Based on interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure residents advance directives (written statement of a person's wishes regarding medical treatment made to ensure those wishes are carried out should the person be unable to communicate them to a doctor) were complete and updated for three out of four sampled residents (Residents 189, 18 and 146) by failing to maintain an accurate and current copy of the resident's advance directives in the resident's clinical record. This failure resulted had the potential to cause conflict with Residents 189, 18 and 146 wishes regarding health care. Findings: 1. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Oct 4, 2024
Based on observation, interview and record review, the facility failed to ensure safe and sanitary food storage and preparation practices when: 1.There were 13 small containers of previously prepared mixed fruits with a use by date of [DATE] expired and stored in the walk-in refrigerator. 2. Resident cups that were removed from the dish machine had red color stains and were stored to air dry on the racks. 3.Wet kitchen wiping cloths/towel were stored on the kitchen counters and were reused to clean and wipe food contact surfaces and food preparation equipment such as the stove, blenders, and food storage carts. […]
- No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF880Jun 4, 2024
Based on observation, interviews, and record review the facility failed provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and help prevent the development and transmission of diseases for 2 sampled Residents (Resident1 and 2) in accordance with professional standards of practice by: 1. Failing to place Resident in isolation on 5/30/2024 when the resident was suspected of having scabies (a parasitic infestation caused by tiny mites that burrow into the skin and lay eggs, causing intense itching and a rash) and showed signs and symptoms (S/Sx). 2. […]
Read 22 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 22 of 168 on record.
Every survey on record
FindingsAt actual harm or above
- Nov 20, 2025Standard7 findings
- Apr 7, 2025Complaint1 finding
- Jan 17, 2025Complaint2 findings
- Oct 4, 2024Standard7 findings
- Sep 13, 2024Complaint2 findings
- Jun 4, 2024Complaint2 findings
- May 20, 2024Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
- Feb 12, 2024Complaint1 finding
Show the 14 earlier surveys
- Oct 13, 2023Standard12 findings
- May 3, 2023Complaint1 finding
- Oct 14, 2022Standard6 findings
- Dec 30, 2019Standard15 findings
- May 16, 2019Complaint1 finding
- Feb 15, 2019Complaint2 findings
- Dec 17, 2018Standard13 findings
- Dec 26, 2017Standard19 findings · 1 harm
- Nov 21, 2016Standard14 findings
- Jul 31, 2015Standard16 findings
- Apr 6, 2014Standard9 findings
- Dec 21, 2012—23 findings
- Nov 30, 2012—1 finding
- Sep 17, 2011—13 findings
Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.
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