Nursing homes in Downey, CA

Compare 4 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Downey, part of the Los Angeles area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.8★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Residents of Downey, California, located in Los Angeles County, can access long-term care through four local nursing homes. Based on data from CMS Care Compare, these facilities maintain an average overall rating of 2.8 out of 5 stars. Families evaluating care options across ZIP codes 90240, 90241, and 90242 will find one 5-star facility, Brookfield Healthcare Center, which is operated by The Ensign Group and currently stands as the highest-rated provider in the city.

What to look for in Downey

• 2 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 2 of 4 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• 1 home holds the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
• 2 of 4 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 4 highest rated nursing homes in Downey

1. 1
   BROOKFIELD HEALTHCARE CENTER

   THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium
   5.0
2. 2
   DOWNEY POST ACUTE

   THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium
   4.0
3. 3
   LAKEWOOD HEALTHCARE CENTER

   PACIFIC HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS · Large
   1.0
4. 4
   DOWNEY COMMUNITY HEALTH CENTER

   WDW JOINT VENTURE · Large
   1.0

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