West Gardena Post Acute
Nursing Home · Gardena, CA
CMS certification number555410
Contact & location
16530 S Broadway StreetGardena, CA 90248
Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (310) 329-9929
- ZIP code
- 90248 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 50
- Residents per day
- 44.9 (90% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal name
- West Gardena Care Center LLC
- Chain
- Abraham Bak & Menachem Gastwirth (18 facilities, avg 2.5★)
- Medicare certified since
- October 1, 1989
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.60 (state 4.52 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.34 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.52 (state 1.20 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.74 (state 2.65 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.01 (state 4.09 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 43.5 (state 36.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- —
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- November 20, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 19.0 (state 15.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 39 health · 16 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-20 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-15 |
| 2025-11-20 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-15 |
| 2025-11-20 | 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. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-15 |
| 2025-11-20 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-15 |
| 2025-11-20 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-15 |
| 2025-11-20 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-15 |
| 2025-11-20 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-15 |
| 2025-11-20 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. F0908 · Environmental Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-15 |
| 2025-11-20 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-15 |
| 2025-11-20 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-15 |
| 2025-11-20 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-15 |
| 2025-11-20 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-15 |
| 2025-11-20 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-15 |
| 2025-11-20 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-15 |
| 2025-11-20 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. F0790 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-15 |
| 2025-11-20 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. F0805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-15 |
| 2025-11-20 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-15 |
| 2025-11-20 | Provide enough space and equipment to meet each resident's needs F0907 · Environmental Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-15 |
| 2025-11-20 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. F0912 · Environmental Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-12-15 |
| 2025-07-15 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-08 |
| 2024-10-03 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-26 |
| 2024-10-03 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-26 |
| 2024-10-03 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-26 |
| 2024-10-03 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-26 |
| 2024-10-03 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-26 |
| 2024-10-03 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. F0912 · Environmental Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-26 |
| 2024-07-29 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-08-28 |
| 2024-07-05 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-04 |
| 2024-07-05 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-04 |
| 2024-07-05 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-04 |
| 2024-03-22 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-21 |
| 2024-03-22 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-04-21 |
| 2023-10-26 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2023-11-17 |
| 2023-10-01 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-31 |
| 2023-10-01 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-31 |
| 2023-10-01 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. F0685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-31 |
| 2023-10-01 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-31 |
| 2023-10-01 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-31 |
| 2023-10-01 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. F0912 · Environmental Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-31 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
2 penalties in the last three years, including $43,004 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-05 | Fine | $34,660 |
| 2023-10-01 | Fine | $8,344 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Lehmann, Kenneth (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 32% | |
| 16530 South Broadway Street,Llc (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Abak Consulting LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Abe and Rachel Bak Family Trust (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bagz Holdings, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bak, Abraham (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bak, Juda (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bak, Rachel (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gastwirth, Henry (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gastwirth, Menachem (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gewirtz, Chonoch (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lehmann, Kenneth (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mgaz Consulting LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ofoegbu, Kingsley (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pangilinan, Violeta (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bak, Abraham (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gastwirth, Menachem (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lehmann, Kenneth (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bak, Abraham (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Gastwirth, Menachem (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ofoegbu, Kingsley (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Pangilinan, Violeta (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bak, Abraham (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bak, Rachel (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of West Gardena Post Acute?
West Gardena Post Acute has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in California.
How many beds does West Gardena Post Acute have?
It has 50 certified beds and cares for about 45 residents per day.
Has West Gardena Post Acute been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $43,004 in the last three years.
Who owns West Gardena Post Acute?
It is part of Abraham Bak & Menachem Gastwirth and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of West Gardena Post Acute?
(310) 329-9929. The facility is located at 16530 S Broadway Street, Gardena, CA 90248.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.