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Lakewood Gardens
Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Downey, CA
Exterior view of Lakewood Gardens facility entrance with flowers Front entrance of Lakewood Gardens with palm trees Outdoor space with trees and seating area Dining area with tables and floral decorations A well-lit hallway with artwork and wooden flooring Cozy resident room with floral decor and natural light Shared resident room with two beds and furniture Outdoor seating area with benches and lawn

Lakewood Gardens

Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Downey, CA
12055 S. Lakewood Blvd, Downey, CA 90242 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Lakewood Gardens

Operated by MEH Health Management, LLC, Lakewood Gardens is a 150-bed assisted living and memory care community at 12055 S. Lakewood Blvd in Downey, California. Licensed by the California Department of Social Services and in operation for 31 years, the facility serves Los Angeles County residents within walking distance of Downey’s commercial center.

Five years of California DSS data show 6 citations, 40 percent below the state average of 10, across 21 oversight visits, with 6 formal routine inspections, which run 50 percent above California’s average in inspection frequency. The composite score is near the state benchmark of 70. Complaints numbered 10 over the period, modestly below California’s norm.

Assisted living, memory care, and respite care are community offerings.

Situated in Downey’s urban core of Los Angeles County, Lakewood Gardens suits residents who require assisted living or memory care in a large, long-established community.

Facility Direct Line (562) 869-4038
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Bed community size
150-bed community Rank #343 / 1657Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 343rd out of 1657 homes in California. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other California facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
31 years in operation Rank #123 / 1487Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 123rd out of 1487 homes in California. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 73 / 100 Rank #642 / 2092Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 642nd out of 2092 homes in California. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
60%
Rank #1218 / 1537Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1218th out of 1537 homes in California. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the California average, with its Statewide rank out of 1537. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the California average: 72.8%
Occupied beds
90 / 150
Average occupied beds in California homes 87 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
StatusLicensed
IssuanceMay 22, 2006
CountyLos Angeles

Ownership & Operating Entity

Lakewood Gardens is legally operated by Meh Health Management, Llc, and administered by Marie Jeene R De Castro.

Owner NameMeh Health Management, LLC

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

Leadership

ContactMr. Moisen Hedeles, Owner

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Inspection History

In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 6 citations 10 complaints 21 total visits 13 complaint visits 6 official inspections
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.

At the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #825 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 825th out of 1401 homes in California. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1401 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. Inspection score: 81 out of 100. Letter grade B-. At the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 2 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total visits (31% above)
• Official inspections (50% above) 1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Complaint visits (at CA avg) 6 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Total citations (40% below)
• Citations per year (40% below)
• Citations per inspection (91% below)
• Other visits (71% below)
• Total complaints (29% below)
• Complaints per year (29% below)
Latest Inspection May 7, 2026

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 610 This facility has 40% fewer total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 10).↓ 40% better
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2021. 1.22 This facility has 40% fewer citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (1.2 vs. CA avg 2).↓ 40% better
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.33.3 This facility has 91% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.3 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 91% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 2116 This facility has 31% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (21 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 31% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 1313 This facility has complaint visits in line with the California average (13 vs. CA avg 13).— At avg Rank #953 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 953rd out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 27 This facility has 71% fewer other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 7).↓ 71% better
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 64 This facility has 50% more official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (6 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 50% worse

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 1014 This facility has 29% fewer total complaints than a typical California assisted living residence (10 vs. CA avg 14).↓ 29% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2021. 22.8 This facility has 29% fewer complaints per year than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 2.8).↓ 29% better
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Address 1.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Downey's city center to Lakewood Gardens's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Lakewood Gardens

Who is the owner of Lakewood Gardens?

Lakewood Gardens is legally operated by Meh Health Management, Llc, and administered by Marie Jeene R De Castro.

Is Lakewood Gardens in a walkable area?

Lakewood Gardens has a walk score of 73. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Lakewood Gardens?

Lakewood Gardens's occupancy is 60%.

Who is the administrator of Lakewood Gardens?

Marie Jeene R De Castro is the administrator of Lakewood Gardens.

How many beds does Lakewood Gardens have?

Lakewood Gardens has 150 beds.

Has Lakewood Gardens had any recent citations?

Lakewood Gardens has had 6 recently reported citations.

Are there photos of Lakewood Gardens?

Yes — there are 8 photos of Lakewood Gardens in the photo gallery on this page.

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