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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing

Olympia Convalescent Hospital

Los Angeles, CaliforniaMedicare inspection record
(213) 487-3000

About Olympia Convalescent Hospital

Olympia Convalescent Hospital provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation care in Los Angeles, California, helping patients regain strength and independence after surgery, injury, or illness. Our experienced medical team delivers personalized recovery plans with compassionate attention to each patient's unique needs and goals.

Community at a glance

Capacity

135 residents

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

1100 S. ALVARADO ST, Los Angeles, California 90006

(213) 487-3000

Medicare inspection record

From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov

  • Medicare flags Olympia Convalescent Hospital for a citation related to abuse of residents in its recent inspections.

At its most recent standard inspection, on July 30, 2026, state inspectors cited 9 health deficiencies (the California average is 15.5).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 4 hours 6 minutes with each resident a day, below the California average of 4 hours 31 minutes.

Medicare fined Olympia Convalescent Hospital 2 times in the last three years, $69,060 in total.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day4 hours 6 minutesBelow the California average
Registered nurse time per resident, per day27 minutesBelow the California average
Nursing staff who left in the past year24%Below the California average

Inspections

39 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

July 30, 2026 · Standard inspection · 6 citations

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Aug 20, 2026
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Infection ControlCorrected Aug 20, 2026
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Aug 20, 2026
  • Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Aug 20, 2026
  • Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Aug 20, 2026
  • Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Aug 20, 2026

July 24, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintPlan to fix it accepted
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintPlan to fix it accepted
April 24, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected May 17, 2026
August 28, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 19, 2025
August 25, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 12, 2025
August 11, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 4, 2025
May 16, 2025 · Standard inspection · 9 citations+
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jun 13, 2025
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Jun 13, 2025
  • Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)EnvironmentalCorrected Jun 13, 2025
  • Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Jun 13, 2025
  • PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jun 13, 2025
  • Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jun 13, 2025
  • Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jun 13, 2025
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Jun 13, 2025
  • Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

    Minimal harm or risk, a pattern (level B)EnvironmentalCorrected Jun 13, 2025
January 16, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 6, 2025
November 15, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 6, 2024
June 17, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 28, 2024
May 2, 2024 · Standard inspection · 13 citations+
  • Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jun 1, 2024
  • Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Jun 1, 2024
  • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jun 1, 2024
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Jun 1, 2024
  • Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jun 1, 2024
  • Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jun 1, 2024
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jun 1, 2024
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jun 1, 2024
  • Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)EnvironmentalCorrected Jun 1, 2024
  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jun 1, 2024
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Jun 1, 2024
  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jun 1, 2024
  • Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

    Minimal harm or risk, a pattern (level B)EnvironmentalCorrected Jun 1, 2024
January 22, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 23, 2024
  • Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 23, 2024

Fines and payment denials

2 fines totaling $69,060 and 1 Medicare payment denial in the last three years.

  • April 24, 2026Fine: $60,615
  • August 11, 2025Fine: $8,445
  • August 11, 2025Payment denial, 10 days

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
1100 South Alvarado Street, LLC
Medicare-certified beds
135
Average residents per day
129
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
May 8, 1972
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
056321

Location

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1100 S. ALVARADO STLos Angeles, CA 90006

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Questions about Olympia Convalescent Hospital

How did Olympia Convalescent Hospital do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on July 30, 2026 and cited 9 health deficiencies, 3 of them from complaint investigations. The California average is 15.5.

How much nursing care does each resident get at Olympia Convalescent Hospital?+

Nurses and aides spend 4 hours 6 minutes with each resident per day, including 27 minutes from registered nurses. 24% of nursing staff left over the past year.

Has Olympia Convalescent Hospital been fined by Medicare?+

Yes. Medicare fined Olympia Convalescent Hospital 2 times in the last three years, totaling $69,060.

Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+

Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.

How much does a nursing home cost?+

A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.

What is the CMS star rating?+

Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.

Senior living in Los Angeles Skilled Nursing in California Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026