Courtyard Care Center

Nursing Home · Signal Hill, CA

CMS overall rating 3/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number555785

Contact & location

1880 Dawson Avenue
Signal Hill, CA 90755
Los Angeles County
Phone
(562) 494-5188
ZIP code
90755 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
59
Residents per day
54.8 (93% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
S.C.C.H., INC.
Chain
Nahs (12 facilities, avg 4.0★)
Medicare certified since
June 5, 1997
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.2
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.3
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 4.1
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
4.35 (state 4.52 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.24 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.52 (state 1.20 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.59 (state 2.65 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.82 (state 4.09 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
41.5 (state 36.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
—
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
December 12, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
19.0 (state 15.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
5
Citations on record (3 years)
49 health · 10 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-03-04 Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-19
2026-03-04 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-19
2026-03-04 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-19
2026-03-04 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-19
2026-03-04 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-19
2025-12-12 Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
F0867 · Administration Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-01-09
2025-12-12 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-01-09
2025-12-12 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-01-09
2025-12-12 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 2026-01-09
2025-12-12 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 2026-01-09
2025-12-12 Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-01-09
2025-12-12 Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
F0887 · Infection Control Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-01-09
2025-12-12 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 2026-01-09
2025-12-12 Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-01-09
2025-12-12 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-01-09
2025-12-12 Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
F0678 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-01-09
2025-12-12 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-01-09
2025-12-12 Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-01-09
2025-12-12 Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-01-09
2025-06-26 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 2025-07-18
2025-06-26 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 · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-07-18
2025-02-19 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
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-11
2025-01-30 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-15
2025-01-30 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-15
2025-01-30 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-15
2024-12-12 Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
F0660 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-01-02
2024-12-12 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 2025-01-02
2024-10-18 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
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-11
2024-10-18 Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-11
2024-10-18 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-11
2024-10-18 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-11
2024-10-18 Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-11
2024-10-18 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-11
2024-10-18 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-11
2024-10-18 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-11
2024-10-18 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-11
2024-10-18 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 2024-11-11
2024-10-18 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
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-11
2024-10-18 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-11
2024-10-18 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
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-11
2024-10-18 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
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-11
2024-01-30 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 2024-02-12
2023-10-20 Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
F0573 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-11-03
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
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-11-01
2023-10-01 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-11-01
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
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-11-01
2023-10-01 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 2023-11-01
2023-10-01 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 2023-11-01
2023-10-01 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 2023-11-01

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

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Johnson, Marc (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
So, Vannarith (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Tolentino, Fernan (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Baja, Ralph (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Barlow, James (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Dahl, Brenden (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Moore, Michael (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Paulsen, Timothy (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Tolentino, Fernan (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Walton, Mark (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Johnson, Marc (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Lundquist, Victor (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Moore, Michael (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Tolentino, Fernan (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Walton, Mark (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Dahl, Brenden (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Tolentino, Fernan (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
So, Vannarith (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Tolentino, Fernan (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Courtyard Care Center?

Courtyard Care Center has a 3-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 Courtyard Care Center have?

It has 59 certified beds and cares for about 55 residents per day.

Has Courtyard Care Center been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Courtyard Care Center?

It is part of Nahs and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Courtyard Care Center?

(562) 494-5188. The facility is located at 1880 Dawson Avenue, Signal Hill, CA 90755.

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.