Southland Living
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Norwalk, CA
ALM Inspection Grade C Info ALM's inspection grade is 76 / 100, a C — a combined grade: its CMS-certified nursing-home beds and its state-licensed beds, weighted by bed count · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.

Southland Living

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Norwalk, CA
ALM Inspection Grade C Info ALM's inspection grade is 76 / 100, a C — a combined grade: its CMS-certified nursing-home beds and its state-licensed beds, weighted by bed count · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Southland Living accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Southland Living accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Southland Living

Southland Living is a nursing home in Norwalk, California, offering assisted living, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Assisted living supports daily tasks while a resident remains in their own living space, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Respite care and short term rehabilitation offer temporary stays for a family caregiver who needs time away or for a resident recovering after an illness or hospital stay.

With 75 beds, Southland Living has a defined community size without the profile of a very small residence. Several care levels are available, which can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. Victoria Tran serves as the administrator. The range of care may make this a good fit for someone who could need assisted living, memory care, or skilled nursing as circumstances change.

A beauty and barber salon gives residents access to grooming services on site, while patios and gardens provide outdoor space. In house therapy supports rehabilitation without arranging transportation elsewhere, and transportation to appointments helps residents attend scheduled medical visits. A Walk Score of 74 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still reach nearby destinations independently. Medicare is accepted for eligible short term skilled care after a hospital stay, not for long term residence.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▼ 38.0% Below CA avg. ▼ 38.0% Below CA avg.CA average: 3.2Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▼ 64.4% Below CA avg. ▼ 64.4% Below CA avg.CA average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▼ 10.8% Below CA avg. ▼ 10.8% Below CA avg.CA average: 3.4Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 20.1% Above CA avg. ▲ 20.1% Above CA avg.CA average: 4.2Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing Info Data period: Q2 2026 (April 1 – June 30, 2026).
Nursing care per resident per day and state rankings: CMS Provider Information.
Headcount, shifts and contractors: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ).
Resident count: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Sep 2026).

Total nursing care per resident / day Info This nursing home is ranked 157th out of 291 nursing homes we track in California for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
↓ 8% · CA 4h 21mThis facility: 4h 0m per resident per day, 8% below the California average of 4h 21m (among California facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. Rank #157 / 291Nurse hours — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 157th out of 291 nursing homes we track in California for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the California average, with a ranking across 291 California facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
4h 0m

Standout metric: Physical therapist is +79% above California average

4 of 6 metrics below California average

Staff by category

Q2 2026 · Apr 1 – Jun 30 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering April 1 – June 30, 2026.
Certified Nursing Assistant8849226,18991100%7
Licensed Practical Nurse3603613,86591100%7.7
Registered Nurse150153,95691100%7.9
Physical Therapy Aide8082,7568998%7.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician5051,9288492%7.8
Dental Services Staff4041,8876571%8.1
Speech Language Pathologist7071,8228189%7.7
Physical Therapy Assistant5051,6848088%7.3
Other Dietary Services Staff5051,50891100%7.4
Qualified Social Worker2028036774%6.9
RN Director of Nursing1015856571%9
Nurse Practitioner1015586268%9
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist3035306470%7.6
Administrator1015206571%8
Dietitian1015046066%8.4
Occupational Therapy Aide0111883538%5.4
Medical Director011462831%1.6
92 Certified Nursing Assistant
Coverage 100%
36 Licensed Practical Nurse
Coverage 100%
15 Registered Nurse
Coverage 100%
8 Physical Therapy Aide
Coverage 98%
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 195 Rank #90 / 344Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 90th out of 344 nursing homes we track in California for bed count. 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. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

120 nursing-home beds (CMS) + 75 state-licensed beds.

Years of operating Info A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #148 / 198Years in operation — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 148th out of 198 nursing homes we track in California for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other California facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
10 years
Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #107 / 343Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 107th out of 343 nursing homes we track in California for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across California facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
74 / 100
Residents per day (avg) Info The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
113

Source: CMS Provider Information, average daily residents (data as of Oct 2026)

Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
55 days

About This Community

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Elderly
IssuanceFebruary 25, 2016
CountyLos Angeles
CMS Certification Number555070
RCFE Number198601962

Certifications & Programs

Medicare and Medi-Cal accepted — Medicare / Medi-CalA specialty credential or certification held by the community or its staff, indicating training or standards beyond basic state licensure.

Ownership & Operating Entity

Southland Living is legally operated by Southland Management LLC, and administered by Victoria Tran.

Owner NameSouthland Management LLC

Safety & Compliance

Resident Council

Staff Details

CNA Training Program

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Short-Term Rehab
Short-Term Rehabilitation

Additional Services

4 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Housekeeping
Laundry & Linen
TransportationListed as: Scheduled transportation to churches

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Faith & Spiritual Life

Religious AffiliationChapel and chaplaincy services.

Room Accommodations

Room Types
Private Room Semi-Private / Shared Room Suite

Contact Southland Living

This profile shows two inspection records, and their totals often differ. Inspection History and the Inspection Scorecard below are state data — the figures the state publishes and the state inspection reports we hold on file — covering the entire facility. CMS Health Inspection History covers only this home's Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing beds, from federal certification surveys.

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.

ALM Inspection Grade

76 / 100 Combined grade: CMS inspection data for this community's nursing-home beds and California inspection data for its state-licensed beds, weighted by bed count

How the two records combine

Nursing-home beds (CMS) · 62% of the grade C · 73/100

9 points below the California average for CMS-certified facilities (82/100).

120 certified beds, 62% of the grade. Graded with CMS-certified facilities on the national scale.

Citations Concern

219 severity-weighted points (91 citations) · 2× higher than the typical CMS-certified CA facility (median: 95)

Enforcement Concern

$38,376 in fines · 2 enforcement actions

Persistence Typical

23 days to fix issues · faster than the typical CMS-certified CA facility (median: 25)

California state-licensed beds · 38% of the grade B- · 81/100

2 points below the California average for state-licensed facilities (83/100).

75 licensed beds, 38% of the grade. Graded with California state-licensed facilities on the California scale.

Serious citations Typical

1 serious citation in 33 inspections

Moderate citations Typical

0.18 moderate citations per inspection (6 in 33 inspections) · 18% more than the typical state-licensed CA facility (median: 0.15)

Complaint visits Concern

33 complaint visits per 100 resident beds (25 across 75 beds) · 4× more than the typical state-licensed CA facility (median: 7.9)

How the final grade is calculated C · 76/100

73 × 62% + 81 × 38% = 76 / 100

The two grades are combined in proportion to the beds each record covers: 120 CMS-certified nursing-home beds (62%) and 75 California state-licensed beds (38%). The result, 76 out of 100, is a C on the same scale every ALM Inspection Grade uses.

Inspection grade: 76 out of 100, letter grade C.

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.

Overall vs. CA average 2 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Moderate citations (Type B) (50% above)
• Total complaints (107% above)
1 At Avg Metrics at California average:
• Total citations (at CA avg)
2 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Serious citations (Type A) (67% below)
• Citations per inspection (60% below)

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. 77.0 This facility has total citations in line with the California average (7 vs. CA avg 7).— At avg
Serious citations (Type A) Info Citations that pose an immediate risk to resident health or safety. Type A citations are the most serious and typically require prompt corrective action. 13.0 This facility has 67% fewer serious citations (type a) than a typical California nursing home (1 vs. CA avg 3).↓ 67% better Rank #267 / 294 Serious citations (Type A) — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 267th out of 294 nursing homes we track in California for # of serious citations. Shows this facility's # of serious citations compared to the California average among the 294 nursing homes in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Moderate citations (Type B) Info Citations that do not pose an immediate risk but still represent a departure from required care or operational standards. 64.0 This facility has 50% more moderate citations (type b) than a typical California nursing home (6 vs. CA avg 4).↑ 50% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.20.5 This facility has 60% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California nursing home (0.2 vs. CA avg 0.5).↓ 60% better

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

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of official scheduled inspections, complaint visits and other regulatory visits. California counts each evaluation report, so one trip can count twice when it serves two purposes. 3319.0 This facility has had 74% more total inspections than the California average (33 vs. CA avg 19). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 74% more
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 256.0 This facility has had 317% more complaint visits than the California average (25 vs. CA avg 6). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 317% more
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 35.0 This facility has had 40% fewer other visits than the California average (3 vs. CA avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 40% fewer
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 54.0 This facility has had 25% more official inspections than the California average (5 vs. CA avg 4). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 25% more

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. 2914.0 This facility has 107% more total complaints than a typical California nursing home (29 vs. CA avg 14).↑ 107% worse
Inspections

CMS Health Inspection History

Since 2025 · 1 year of data · Last health inspection Aug 2026

Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.

Total health inspections
23 ↑ 92% · CA 12This facility: 23, 92% above the CA average of 12 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Total health citations
95 Rank #273 / 294Health citations — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 273rd out of 294 nursing homes we track in California for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the California State average, with a ranking across all 294 CA facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↑ 91% · CA 49.7This facility: 95, 91% above the CA average of 49.7 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citations per inspection
4.13 Rank #153 / 294Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 153rd out of 294 nursing homes we track in California for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the California mean across 294 facilities with citation data. Lower is better. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↓ 13% · CA 4.77This facility: 4.13, 13% below the CA average of 4.77 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citation severity
100% corrected 95 of 95 citations corrected
Bar = mix of this home's 95 citations, not a state comparison

Lighter shade = corrected

Critical J–L
0 ↓ 100% · CA 0.3This facility: 0, 100% below the CA average of 0.3 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Immediate jeopardy
Serious G–I
3 ↑ 233% · CA 0.9This facility: 3, 233% above the CA average of 0.9 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Actual harm
Moderate D–F
92 ↑ 95% · CA 47.1This facility: 92, 95% above the CA average of 47.1 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, more than minimal risk
Minor A–C
0 ↓ 100% · CA 1.5This facility: 0, 100% below the CA average of 1.5 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, minimal risk

Latest inspection: Aug 12, 2026 · 2 citations, all corrected

Most cited category: Quality of Life & Care, 19 of 95 citations · 10 categories in total

Citations history
Most recent first
Aug 12, 2026 2 citations
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Aug 11, 2026 2 citations
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
May 28, 2026 1 citation
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
May 07, 2026 18 citations
Nursing Services moderate citation Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Corrected
Environmental moderate citation Corrected
Environmental moderate citation Corrected
Mar 13, 2026 3 citations
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Jan 30, 2026 1 citation
Administration moderate citation Corrected
Dec 17, 2025 1 citation
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Dec 12, 2025 2 citations
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Jul 02, 2025 2 citations
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Mar 14, 2025 18 citations
Administration moderate citation Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Corrected
Environmental moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Corrected
Nursing Services moderate citation Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Corrected

Showing the 50 most recent of 95 citations.

Top deficiency categories
Share of 95 citations
Quality of Life & Care 19 deficiencies (20%)
Resident Rights 17 deficiencies (18%)
Pharmacy Services 13 deficiencies (14%)
Infection Control 10 deficiencies (11%)
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation 9 deficiencies (9%)
Resident Assessment & Care Planning 8 deficiencies (8%)
Nutrition & Dietary 8 deficiencies (8%)
Environmental 5 deficiencies (5%)
Administration 3 deficiencies (3%)
Nursing & Physician Services 3 deficiencies (3%)
How citations are counted

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

57 of 95 citations resulted from standard inspections; 31 of 95 resulted from complaint investigations; and 7 of 95 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.

Source

Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports, which cover the Medicare and/or Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing and nursing beds and no other part of the community. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

Enforcement

Penalties and fines About penalties and fines Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database · Data as of Oct 2026

2 penalties in the past 3 years

Latest: Jan 8, 2025 · $18,564 civil money penalty

2 fines
Jan 8, 2025 · $18,564 civil money penalty Mar 29, 2024 · $19,812 civil money penalty
Total fines
$38,376 ↓ 33% · CA $57KThis facility: $38,376, 33% below the California average of $56,949. Average among the 478 California facilities with a penalty on record.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US avg $66KUS average: $66,281, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.Rank #247 / 296Federal fines — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 247th out of 296 nursing homes we track in California for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the California average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 296 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Number of fines
2 ↑ 8% · CA 1.85This facility: 2, 8% above the California average of 1.85. Average among the 478 California facilities with a penalty on record.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.US avg 1.88US average: 1.88, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Payment denials What is a payment denial? Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0 CA avg 0.59California average: 0.59. Average among the 478 California facilities with a penalty on record.US avg 0.35US average: 0.35, among the 6,725 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Health Outcomes

Quality of care over time

How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the California average.

Data as of Oct 2026 · CMS Care Compare

High-risk clinical events Info Average of five long-stay measures: pressure ulcers, falls with major injury, unplanned weight loss, worsening ability to walk, and needing more help with daily activities. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better. 5.9 Score · lower is better ↑ 4% · CA 5.7This facility: 5.9, 4% above the CA average of 5.7 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Functional decline Info Average of three long-stay measures: needing more help with daily activities, worsening ability to walk, and loss of bowel or bladder control. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better. 15.0 Score · lower is better ↑ 58% · CA 9.5This facility: 15.0, 58% above the CA average of 9.5 (among CA facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.

11 long-stay measures: 4 better, 4 worse, 3 near CA average

3 short-stay measures: 3 better

Financials

Money and staffing.

Southland Living’s finances from its CMS cost report for the fiscal year ending December 2024, compared with 289 California nursing homes that filed a recent report. Includes all financial data for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.

FY Dec 2024

Is it financially stable?

Profitable on care

12.1% operating margin

−3.9 pts vs prior year

Positive margin in 8 of the last 8 reported years. Net income $2.9M after other income.

Does it invest in staff?

Spends less on payroll than most California homes

53.9% payroll share of revenue

CA average 61.6%Rank #140 / 289Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 140th out of 289 nursing homes we track in California for payroll % of net patient revenue. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the California average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in California that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.

Payroll rose $0.9M while revenue rose $0.8M. A low share can mean leaner staffing; check hours per resident in the staffing section.

Who this home usually serves

Residents split by who pays for their care: Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay and other sources.
Over a year: CMS SNF Cost Report, FY2024 Snapshot: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (quarterly), Sep 2026
Resident snapshot
112 residents · Sep 2026 Residents counted on the date of the latest CMS report, which updates quarterly.
Medicare 30 · 27%
Medicaid 49 · 44%
Private pay & other 33 · 29%
Shows care patterns over time; not used to rate this facility.

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Typical stay

Medicare 1 - 2 months Medicaid 4 years Private pay & other 16 days

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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The California average is: 61.6% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Canterbury Woods ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
IL
SNF
Pacific Grove
214
Facility 214
CA AVG 178
Rank #74 / 344
A-
72.6%
Facility 72.6%
CA AVG 82.2%
Rank #235 / 302
-12%
5.93
Facility 5.93
CA AVG 4.36
Rank #8 / 291
★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ +6%+36%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $60.0k
Rank #1 / 296
26
Facility 26
CA AVG 49.7
Rank #77 / 294
6.5
Facility 6.5
CA AVG 4.8
Rank #250 / 294
-138A+
81
Facility 81
CA AVG 60
Rank #64 / 343
Front Porch Communities And Services
$3.6MFiscal year ending 03/2025
Facility $3.6MFiscal year ending 03/2025
CA AVG $17.3M
Rank #288 / 289
$6.6MFiscal year ending 03/2025
Facility $6.6MFiscal year ending 03/2025
CA AVG $9.8M
Rank #213 / 289
183.7%Fiscal year ending 03/2025
Facility 183.7%Fiscal year ending 03/2025
CA AVG 61.6%
Rank #5 / 289
055303
Windsor Skyline Care Center ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Salinas (Laurel West)
80
Facility 80
CA AVG 178
Rank #264 / 344
C-
87.8%
Facility 87.8%
CA AVG 82.2%
Rank #154 / 302
+7%
4.44
Facility 4.44
CA AVG 4.36
Rank #106 / 291
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -51%+2%
$63.9k
Facility $63.9k
CA AVG $60.0k
Rank #262 / 296
39
Facility 39
CA AVG 49.7
Rank #143 / 294
6.5
Facility 6.5
CA AVG 4.8
Rank #250 / 294
170A+
63
Facility 63
CA AVG 60
Rank #174 / 343
-
$11.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $11.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CA AVG $17.3M
Rank #211 / 289
$5.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $5.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CA AVG $9.8M
Rank #249 / 289
46.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 46.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
CA AVG 61.6%
Rank #244 / 289
055871
Brookside Rehabilitation Center ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Redlands
97
Facility 97
CA AVG 178
Rank #236 / 344
B+
85.8%
Facility 85.8%
CA AVG 82.2%
Rank #169 / 302
+4%
4.64
Facility 4.64
CA AVG 4.36
Rank #83 / 291
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ +3%+6%
$0
Facility $0
CA AVG $60.0k
Rank #1 / 296
35
Facility 35
CA AVG 49.7
Rank #109 / 294
4.4
Facility 4.4
CA AVG 4.8
Rank #137 / 294
-83A+-Michelle Mora
$15.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $15.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CA AVG $17.3M
Rank #146 / 289
$8.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $8.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CA AVG $9.8M
Rank #152 / 289
56.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 56.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
CA AVG 61.6%
Rank #113 / 289
056372
Westgate Gardens Care Center ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
HOS
SNF
Visalia
140
Facility 140
CA AVG 178
Rank #146 / 344
B-
95.7%
Facility 95.7%
CA AVG 82.2%
Rank #29 / 302
+16%
3.69
Facility 3.69
CA AVG 4.36
Rank #220 / 291
★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -51%-15%
$10.3k
Facility $10.3k
CA AVG $60.0k
Rank #207 / 296
51
Facility 51
CA AVG 49.7
Rank #209 / 294
2.3
Facility 2.3
CA AVG 4.8
Rank #18 / 294
1134-
36
Facility 36
CA AVG 60
Rank #280 / 343
Jonathan Walker
$22.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $22.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CA AVG $17.3M
Rank #70 / 289
$12.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $12.2MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CA AVG $9.8M
Rank #70 / 289
54.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 54.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
CA AVG 61.6%
Rank #133 / 289
555208
Southland Living ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
AL
MC
RC
SNF
Norwalk
195
Facility 195
CA AVG 178
Rank #90 / 344
C--
4.00
Facility 4.00
CA AVG 4.36
Rank #157 / 291
★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -13%-8%
$38.4k
Facility $38.4k
CA AVG $60.0k
Rank #247 / 296
95
Facility 95
CA AVG 49.7
Rank #273 / 294
4.1
Facility 4.1
CA AVG 4.8
Rank #153 / 294
3113-
74
Facility 74
CA AVG 60
Rank #107 / 343
Southland Management LLC
$23.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $23.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CA AVG $17.3M
Rank #62 / 289
$12.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility $12.9MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CA AVG $9.8M
Rank #58 / 289
53.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility 53.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
CA AVG 61.6%
Rank #140 / 289
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Frequently Asked Questions about Southland Living

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Who is the owner of Southland Living?
Southland Living is legally operated by Southland Management LLC, and administered by Victoria Tran.
02 Is Southland Living in a walkable area?
Southland Living has a walk score of 74. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
03 What is the occupancy rate at Southland Living?
Southland Living's occupancy is 94.6%.
04 How long has Southland Living been in business?
Southland Living has been operating for approximately 10 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
05 Are pets allowed at Southland Living?
No, Southland Living has a no-pet policy.
06 What is the best email address for Southland Living?
The team at Southland Living can be reached at contact-southland@ensignservices.net.
07 Does Southland Living operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Southland Living is registered as a for-profit in CA.