Lakewood Park Manor
State licensed12045 Lakewood Blvd, Downey, CA 90242
Assisted Living
Assisted livingResidential care for the elderly (RCFE)24-hour personal care
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State licensedAssisted Living
Lakewood Gardens
Downey, CaliforniaState inspected Aug 4, 2026, 4 citations since 2022
About Lakewood Gardens
Lakewood Gardens brings personalized assisted living to Downey, California with compassionate staff who understand that independence matters. Our community supports daily living needs while honoring the choices that make life meaningful for each resident.
Community at a glance
Capacity
150 residents
State license
#197606651, Licensed
Location
Downey, CA
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Assisted Living
Contact & location
12055 S. Lakewood Blvd., Downey, California 90242
California inspection record
From the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing Division, which licenses and inspects Lakewood Gardens. Checked October 8, 2026. See the state's record and reports
State inspectors last visited Lakewood Gardens on August 4, 2026.
Since January 2022, California's Community Care Licensing Division has made 5 routine inspections, 13 complaint visits and 3 other visits.
Inspectors issued 4 Type A citations. A Type A citation means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights.
Across 7,137 licensed communities in California, the average in the state's record is 5.9 citations and 27% have none.
The state investigated 11 complaints, and found 2 allegations substantiated.
Last visit
Aug 4, 2026
Routine inspections
5
Type A citations
4
Type B citations
0
Visits and citations
| Kind of visit | Visits | Type A | Type B |
|---|---|---|---|
| Routine inspections | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| Complaint investigations | 13 | 2 | 0 |
| Other visits | 3 | 2 | 0 |
Type A: an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights. Type B: a potential risk if not corrected. Routine inspections on May 7, 2026, May 16, 2025, Jun 11, 2024, Jun 6, 2023, Jun 7, 2022.
Complaints
- August 4, 20261 unsubstantiated
- February 19, 20261 unsubstantiated
- February 19, 20261 allegation substantiated, 1 unsubstantiated, 1 citation
- September 23, 20251 allegation substantiated, 1 citation
- May 20, 20251 unsubstantiated
- May 1, 20251 unsubstantiated
- March 29, 20245 unsubstantiated
- January 12, 20242 unsubstantiated
- July 27, 20233 unsubstantiated
- March 3, 20233 unsubstantiated
- October 31, 20221 unsubstantiated
- substantiated:
- the state found it more likely than not that it happened.
- inconclusive:
- the state could not prove or disprove it.
- unsubstantiated:
- it may have happened, but there was not enough evidence.
- unfounded:
- the state found it false or not possible.
License
- License number
- 197606651
- License type
- Residential Care Elderly
- Status
- Licensed
- Licensed capacity
- 150 residents
- Licensed since
- May 22, 2006
- Licensee
- Meh Health Management, LLC
- Administrator
- Marie Jeene R de Castro
Location
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12055 S. Lakewood Blvd.Downey, CA 90242
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Assisted Living: frequently asked questions
Has Lakewood Gardens had any violations?+
California's Community Care Licensing Division has issued Lakewood Gardens 4 Type A citations and 0 Type B citations since January 2022. Type A means an immediate risk to residents' health, safety or personal rights; Type B means a potential risk if not corrected.
When was Lakewood Gardens last inspected?+
State inspectors last visited on August 4, 2026. Each visit's report is public on the state's facility search.
Have there been complaints about Lakewood Gardens?+
The state investigated 11 complaints since January 2022. Of the allegations, 2 were substantiated, 0 inconclusive, 19 unsubstantiated and 0 unfounded.
How much does assisted living cost?+
The national median is around $6,200 per month, though it ranges from roughly $4,500 to $11,800 depending on location, apartment size, and level of care.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living?+
Medicare does not cover the room-and-board cost of assisted living. Medicaid may help in many states through waivers, and VA benefits can offset costs for eligible veterans.
What's the difference from a nursing home?+
Assisted living is for people who need help with daily tasks but are largely independent. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24-hour medical and rehabilitative care.