Nursing homes › California › Lynwood Post Acute Care Center
3611 East Imperial Highway, Lynwood, CA 90262 · (310) 537-2500 · 99 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Cambridge Healthcare Services, a group operating 32 facilities in 1 state. Group record: average rating 2.5/5, 1 abuse citation icon, 1 facility on the Special Focus list, $1,079,057 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.5/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.95 (California median: 4.24). RN hours: 0.42. Weekend total: 3.64. Nursing staff turnover: 40%.
All-time on record: 74 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-23 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-07-02 |
| 2026-06-23 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-07-02 |
| 2026-06-15 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | complaint | corrected 2026-07-09 |
| 2026-06-15 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-07-09 |
| 2026-06-02 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-18 |
| 2026-04-23 | Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed. | E | Health | corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-04-23 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-04-23 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-04-23 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-04-23 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-04-23 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-04-23 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-04-23 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-04-23 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-04-23 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-04-23 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-04-23 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-04-23 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-04-23 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-04-23 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-04-23 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-04-23 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-04-23 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Health | corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-04-23 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | B | Health | corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-03-31 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-22 |
| 2026-03-18 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-27 |
| 2026-03-18 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-27 |
| 2026-03-18 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-27 |
| 2026-02-22 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-12 |
| 2026-01-13 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-26 |
| 2025-07-09 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-07-09 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-07-09 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-01-16 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-13 |
| 2025-01-16 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-13 |
| 2025-01-16 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-13 |
| 2025-01-16 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2025-02-13 |
| 2025-01-16 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-13 |
| 2025-01-16 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-13 |
| 2025-01-16 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2025-02-13 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AG FACILITIES OPERATIONS, LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 08/11/2003 |
| IRA E SMEDRA LIVING TRUST | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 48% | since 08/11/2003 |
| WIN WIN ENTERPRISES, LLC | 5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | Organization | 48% | since 08/11/2003 |
| KUIZON, KRISTINA | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2025 |
| PEASE, ALLISON | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/28/2023 |
| SMEDRA, IRA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/11/2003 |
| WINTNER, JACOB | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/11/2003 |
| CAMBRIDGE HEALTHCARE SERVICES LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2013 |
| BUTENKO, JULIE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/24/2023 |
| CAPELA, HEIDI | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/03/2023 |
| HASSELL, LANCE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/25/2022 |
| KUIZON, KRISTINA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2025 |
| LUTZ, LINDA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2012 |
| PEASE, ALLISON | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/28/2023 |
| SACAPANO, MANUEL | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/28/2019 |
| SALAZAR, PAULINA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/14/2020 |
| SMEDRA, IRA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/11/2003 |
| TORRES, EDSON | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/23/2023 |
| WINTNER, JACOB | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/11/2003 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Lynwood Post Acute Care Center — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 056415), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, July 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/lynwood-post-acute-care-center-lynwood-ca/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 056415. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.