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Burlington Convalescent Hospital

845 S.Burlington Avenue

3.5(51 ratings)· Los Angeles average: 4.1

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Quick Facts

Medicare rating
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Limited Liability company
Certified beds
124
Language access
Korean-speaking staff available for patients
Climate control
No central air conditioning in resident rooms
Hospice services
On-site hospice care coordination with outside providers

What Families Think

Reviews of Burlington Convalescent Hospital are sharply mixed: many families praise the warmth and dedication of nursing and therapy staff, while a substantial number of others report serious concerns about cleanliness, slow response times, and staff conduct. The facility appears to serve a diverse population, including specific outreach to Korean-speaking families, and provides short-term rehab alongside long-term skilled nursing care.

The Good

  • Staff frequently described as warm, kind, and attentive
  • Physical and occupational therapy praised as excellent
  • Korean-speaking staff available for language needs
  • Hospice care partnerships described as supportive
  • Issues often resolved quickly when raised directly

The Bad

  • Multiple reports of slow call-button response, sometimes hours
  • Several reviewers describe dirty rooms or bad odors
  • One report of cash stolen from a resident's belongings
  • No on-site parking; visitors must park on the street

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Burlington Convalescent Hospital is a senior living community in Los Angeles, California offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Emergency Call System, Wheelchair Accessible and 24-Hour Staff. Families rate it 3.3 out of 5 across 39 reviews.

About Burlington Convalescent Hospital

Burlington Convalescent is a 124-bed Skilled Nursing Facility located near downtown Los Angeles. The community has a long history of providing compassionate care and rehabilitative services to the surrounding area.

Residents receive around-the-clock care from Registered Nurses, LVNs, CNAs, and Restorative Aides. Comprehensive nursing and therapy services are provided based on each individual's care needs, with certified healthcare professionals bringing experience in rehabilitation medicine to support quality care and recovery outcomes.

The facility offers comprehensive short-term rehabilitative care focused on supporting patients through medically appropriate recovery and care transitions. A multidisciplinary approach combines physical, occupational, and speech therapy, along with respiratory therapy and wound care, all provided according to physician orders and individual needs.

The community is designed to support resident care accommodations, creating an environment intended to support both physical recovery and emotional well-being. Burlington Convalescent emphasizes a specialized, individualized, and compassionate approach to rehabilitation services.

Types of Care at Burlington Convalescent Hospital

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

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Reviews of Burlington Convalescent Hospital

3.5overall · 51 ratings combined

3.3★ on Google (39) · 4.3★ on Yelp (12) · Yelp page ↗

Raymond Willis

Mar 2026

via Google

Facility is a place to discard people to! Therapist will tell you, you're not prepared to ever leave this facility! Beware of placing "Love Ones" here! When family shows up,staff is suddenly around with the fake greetings to you!

William Suh

Jan 2026

via Google

My dad is getting transferred from the hospital to Burlington as I am writing this . My mom and I arrived here before my dad . While we were waiting the staff Kathrine , Kevin and Jamaal was awesome . Great first impression and very kind. This made my mom and myself more relaxed and trusting of Burlington. Thank you

William S.

Jan 2026

via Yelp

My dad is getting transferred from the hospital to Burlington as I am writing this . My mom and I arrived here before my dad . While we were waiting the staff Kathrine , Kevin and Jamaal was awesome . Great first impression and very kind. This made my mom and myself more relaxed and trusting of Burlington. Thank you

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Brian C.

Apr 2025

via Yelp

This facility is clean, the staff is very helpful and friendly, and the whole experience has been positive. Good to stay for an extended period of time.

Kaitlyn Delcid

Apr 2025

via Google

Burlington Convalescent Hospital has been an incredible experience . The staff is warm, attentive, and genuinely caring. We especially appreciate the attention to detail with personalized meals. The facility is clean, well-run, and offers excellent rehab and activity programs. Everyone should all feel at ease with bringing their loved one here. Highly recommend!

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Government Inspection History

6 inspection visits in the last three years, 52 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

May 21, 2026Health Complaint3 citations
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 12, 2026

  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 12, 2026

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 12, 2026

May 14, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard16 citations
  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 29, 2026

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 29, 2026

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 29, 2026

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 1, 2026

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 1, 2026

  • Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 1, 2026

  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 29, 2026

  • Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 1, 2026

  • Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 1, 2026

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 29, 2026

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 29, 2026

  • Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 29, 2026

  • Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 1, 2026

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 1, 2026

  • Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 1, 2026

  • Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 1, 2026

Jun 12, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 3, 2025

Feb 21, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard17 citations
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 14, 2025

  • Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 14, 2025

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 14, 2025

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 14, 2025

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 14, 2025

  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 14, 2025

  • Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 14, 2025

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 14, 2025

  • Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 14, 2025

  • Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 14, 2025

  • Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 14, 2025

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 14, 2025

  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 14, 2025

  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 14, 2025

  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 14, 2025

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 14, 2025

  • Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 14, 2025

Feb 9, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard14 citations
  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 1, 2024

  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 1, 2024

  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 1, 2024

  • Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 1, 2024

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 1, 2024

  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 1, 2024

  • Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 1, 2024

  • Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 1, 2024

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 1, 2024

  • Maintain 15 months of resident assessments in the resident's active clinical record.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 1, 2024

  • Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 1, 2024

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 1, 2024

  • Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 1, 2024

  • Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 1, 2024

Dec 21, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 19, 2024

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Burlington Convalescent Hospital offer?

Burlington Convalescent Hospital offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

How much does Burlington Convalescent Hospital cost?

Burlington Convalescent Hospital has not published its pricing. For context, communities in Los Angeles that publish rates start around $4,500 per month at the median. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment selection, so contact the community for a quote.

Where is Burlington Convalescent Hospital located?

Burlington Convalescent Hospital is located at 845 S.Burlington Avenue in Los Angeles, California.

What do families say about Burlington Convalescent Hospital?

Reviews of Burlington Convalescent Hospital are sharply mixed: many families praise the warmth and dedication of nursing and therapy staff, while a substantial number of others report serious concerns about cleanliness, slow response times, and staff conduct. The facility appears to serve a diverse population, including specific outreach to Korean-speaking families, and provides short-term rehab alongside long-term skilled nursing care.

How did Burlington Convalescent Hospital do on recent health and safety inspections?

Burlington Convalescent Hospital had 6 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 52 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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