Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Hawthorne, California
1 of 3 nursing homes in Hawthorne (33%) meet our strict criteria. The California statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 1 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
3.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
292
across 3 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
0 Grade F
$9,174 in combined fines
Zero Fines
2
/3
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Hawthorne, California, is limited, with only 3 facilities available and just 1 recommended. Families should be aware that while the top facility, Hawthorne Healthcare & Wellness Centre, has a 4-star rating, there is one facility to avoid due to fines.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 1 HAWTHORNE HEALTHCARE & WELLNESS CENTRE, LP (70) — Hawthorne Healthcare & Wellness Centre stands out with a solid CMS rating of 4 stars and a commendable Trust Score of 70/100. The facility's Grade B reflects its commitment to quality care, complemented by a partnership model that enhances service delivery, making it a reliable choice for residents.
The other 2 Hawthorne facilities didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings and 1 has fines totaling $9K.
Recommended
Hawthorne Healthcare & Wellness Centre stands out with a solid CMS rating of 4 stars and a commendable Trust Score of 70/100. The facility's Grade B reflects its commitment to quality care, complemented by a partnership model that enhances service delivery, making it a reliable choice for residents.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Emergency Fallback
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Hawthorne Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 4 stars | 3.0 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 2?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Facilities with fines
- 1 Have fines totaling $9,174
- Low-scoring facilities
- 2 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Hawthorne Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Hawthorne's city average is 3.0 stars
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"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
1 of 3 Hawthorne facilities have fines
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"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Hawthorne avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Hawthorne facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Hawthorne, CA are recommended?
1 of 3 nursing homes in Hawthorne (33%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Hawthorne "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Hawthorne?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.