York Healthcare & Wellness Centre sits in Los Angeles, right in the heart of Highland Park, and it's got 107 certified beds, with about 92 residents each day. The centre is licensed by the California Department of Health Care Services and takes both Medicaid and Medicare. Folks here can get nursing care, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and medical social services, and there's around-the-clock care with help for both short-term rehab and long-term stays, plus plenty of attention for each person. The rooms are big, recently remodeled, and have private bedrooms and personal flat-screen TVs. There's complimentary valet parking, restaurant-style dining, and menus that the dietician approves, plus special therapeutic diets.
You'll find things to do like arts and crafts, live music, gardening, and exercise programs, and there are trips out to restaurants, malls, and museums for those who want to get out a bit. Services also cover medication management, wound care, orthopedic and dialysis care, and you'll see a team that tries to keep things peaceful and compassionate for everyone. The spaces are bright and cheerful, with décor and amenities meant to feel comfortable and clean.
Now, York Healthcare & Wellness Centre is a for-profit limited liability company run by Shlomo Rechnitz since June 2012. It gets a slightly below-average rating from CMS. It's had 56 deficiencies on inspection reports, including five infection control issues and two recent complaint reports, and there have been citations over pressure ulcer care and residents' rights about coming back after hospital stays. Nurse turnover is high at nearly 50%, above the state average, but nurse staffing hours are about the same as other places in California. The centre does offer skilled rehab, treatment plans for mobility and strength, and a mix of activities for both mental and spiritual well-being. Overall, it's got a close-knit team trying to cover a wide range of elder care needs in a setting that feels open, relaxed, and as comfortable as possible.
