Norwalk Nursing Homes

Norwalk has seven skilled nursing homes, but Medicare ratings show most fall short. Six homes report ratings of two stars or lower, averaging 1.3 stars total. The best-rated facility in the city earns just two stars. Families searching here should expect generally low federal scores across most options, with no homes scoring higher than the city's top.

Staffing data suggests limited care capacity. Average nursing care totals 4.6 hours per resident daily, with only 0.5 hours provided by a registered nurse. Annual nursing staff turnover is 39%, meaning frequent staff changes. High occupancy (93% of beds filled) and low staffing hours indicate these homes operate with significant strain on available personnel.

Los Angeles County has 88 hospitals, including 53 with emergency departments like Kaiser Permanente in Norwalk. Statewide, shared room nursing home costs average $81,750 annually. Given Norwalk's low ratings, families should consider better-rated facilities in nearby cities within the county, as local options consistently score poorly by federal standards.