For profit - Limited Liability company ·
98 certified beds ·
Medicare and Medicaid
· Part of Aspen Skilled Healthcare (34 facilities)
2
Overall CMS Rating
★★☆☆☆
Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Gardena, California. CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall (3/5 for staffing, 2/5 for health inspections). Nurse staffing is 4.11 hours per resident per day, below the California average of 4.51. Its most recent inspection on Jan 23, 2026 cited 18 deficiencies.
1 fine totaling $17,088 in CMS records.
1 total penalty
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CMS Quality Ratings
Ratings from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), updated monthly. 5 stars = highest quality.
Overall Rating
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Health Inspections
★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Staffing
★★★☆☆ 3/5
Quality Measures
★★★★☆ 4/5
Long-Stay QM
★★★★★ 5/5
Short-Stay QM
★★★☆☆ 3/5
How Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center compares
This facility vs. the California and national averages, from CMS data. For staffing, higher is generally better; for turnover and deficiencies, lower is better.
Metric
This facility
California avg
National avg
Total nurse staffing (hrs/resident/day)
4.11
4.51
3.89
below avg
RN staffing (hrs/resident/day)
0.29
0.65
0.68
below avg
Aide staffing (hrs/resident/day)
2.53
2.64
2.34
below avg
Nursing staff turnover
41.4%
38.1%
46.4%
above avg
Deficiencies cited, last inspection
18.0
15.4
9.5
above avg
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported to CMS. Higher numbers indicate more direct care time.
4.11
Total Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
0.29
RN Hrs/Resident/Day
1.29
LPN Hrs/Resident/Day
2.53
Aide Hrs/Resident/Day
3.70
Weekend Nurse Hrs/Resident/Day
Staff Turnover
Lower turnover typically indicates better working conditions and continuity of care. National average for nursing staff is ~60%.
Total Nursing Staff
41.4%
Registered Nurses
37.5%
Administrator Changes1 in last year
Recent Health Inspection
CMS inspects nursing facilities regularly. Deficiencies are categorized by severity.
Jan 23, 2026
Most Recent Inspection Date
18
Total Deficiencies Found
80
Health Inspection Score
1
Number of Fines
What inspectors found at Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center
Specific deficiencies cited in recent CMS health inspections, most recent first. Severity follows the CMS scope/severity scale. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Potential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Mar 11, 2026
Potential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Jan 23, 2026
Potential for harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection Control Deficiencies · Jan 23, 2026
Potential for harm
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Jan 23, 2026
Potential for harm
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.Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Jan 23, 2026
Potential for harm
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Jan 23, 2026
Potential for harm
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Jan 23, 2026
Potential for harm
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Jan 23, 2026
Potential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Jan 23, 2026
Potential for harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Jan 23, 2026
Potential for harm
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Jan 23, 2026
Potential for harm
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Jan 23, 2026
About This Facility
Address
15115 S Vermont Ave Gardena, CA 90247
CMS Certification #
555306
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
98
Avg Residents/Day
91.2
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
First Certified
1988-03-17
Chain
Aspen Skilled Healthcare (34 facilities)
Setting
Urban
Part of Aspen Skilled Healthcare
34
Facilities Nationwide
Aspen Skilled Healthcare operates 34 nursing facilities across the United States.
CMS gives Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, including 3/5 for staffing and 2/5 for health inspections. These ratings come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services and are updated monthly.
Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center reports 4.11 total nurse hours per resident per day, compared with the California average of 4.51.
Its most recent CMS inspection cited 18 deficiencies.
Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center is certified for 98 beds.
Admissions at Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center
For admissions, availability and rehab questions, call (310) 532-0700. If a parent is leaving the hospital, the hospital discharge planner can also check which nursing homes have a bed.
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