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Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center

15115 S Vermont Ave

4.7(53 ratings)· Gardena average: 2.9

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Quick Facts

Total units
98
Medicare rating
2 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Limited Liability company
Certified beds
98
Location
Minutes from Memorial Hospital and 110 Freeway

What Families Think

The Good

  • Located minutes from Memorial Hospital for quick access
  • On-site rehabilitation therapy focused on recovery and mobility
  • Daily activities such as BINGO offered
  • Menu choices to accommodate dietary needs and preferences

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center is a senior living community in Gardena, California offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Housekeeping. Families rate it 4.7 out of 5 across 53 reviews.

About Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center

Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility located in Gardena, California, situated minutes away from Memorial Hospital and the 110 Freeway. The facility is committed to serving others, nurturing life, and promoting an individual's ability to thrive by creating a safe, comfortable, and therapeutic environment to help patients gain independence and return home.

The center provides comprehensive nursing care with a rehabilitation department focused on patient recovery and mobility. Therapy services, dietary accommodations, housekeeping, and activities programming are integrated into the care model. The facility offers daily activities including games such as BINGO and provides menu choices to accommodate patient preferences and dietary needs.

Staff members across nursing, rehabilitation therapy, dietary service, and housekeeping work collaboratively to support patient comfort and care needs during their stay at the facility.

Types of Care at Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Games
  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center

4.7overall · 53 ratings combined

4.7★ on Google (53)

Jhovon'

Jul 2026

via Google

The biggest and most heartfelt thank you to everyone at Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center for the love and care you gave our mother, Terrie Wilkins.<br><br>From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for making her final years filled with kindness, laughter, and so much love. You didn't just care for her—you became a part of her extended family, and that means more to us than words can express. We will always cherish the memories of the parties, bingo games, and all the fun activities she got to enjoy with you all.<br><br>We know she kept you all on your toes with her sarcasm, her determination, and her constant requests for snacks and food (😂). That's just who she was. She loved each and every one of you with all her heart, and it was obvious that the feeling was mutual.<br><br>We will forever miss her quick wit, her strong spirit, her smart mouth, and her incredible decorating skills. While our hearts are broken, it brings us comfort knowing she spent her final years surrounded by people who genuinely cared for and loved her.<br><br>Thank you for loving our mom so well. We will always be grateful.<br><br>With love,<br><br>Jhovon and Domanique<br>Terrie's daughters

james

Oct 2025

via Google

The place has over 98 beds and is understaffed, My family member is there and is not happy with them, Dosn’t get bathed, But only 2 times a week, Takes w@y to long to be changed (over an hour), Sitting in soiled diaper, They don’t take the time to care for the patient, Understaffed.

Jenny Swanson

Sep 2025

via Google

I visited a friend at Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center. The outside appearance was very inviting, clean and well landscaped. What I appreciated the most was when I went inside - NO 'Nursing Home Smell'! The receptionist was welcoming and friendly and the lobby was large and pleasant looking.<br><br>As I went into his room, however, I was surprised to see how small and crowded it was. There were three beds. To give him a hug, I had to sidestep' my way to the head of the bed. His nightstand was flush with the wall and non-accessible unless you moved the side table past the foot of his bed.<br><br>Honestly, I cannot understand how three patients in such a generic environment expect to recover their physical and /or emotional health. Personally, this is depressing and counterintuitive to their rehabilitation.

Phillip Hinson

Sep 2025

via Google

The staff here is great!<br>The communication is excellent!<br>A few days after my mother was admitted, Lauren, the wonderful social worker, set up a meeting with all 5 heads of their departments!!!<br>My mother has been in 2 hospitals, 1 transitional care unit and now Kei-Ai.<br>None of the other facilities came remotely close, when it comes to communication!<br>They work together as a team in deciding how to treat the patient. It was truly and amazing meeting!<br>I took one star off for cleanliness.<br>Communication and staff 5+!!

J.R. Vargas

Aug 2025

via Google

My grandma stayed at Kei-Ai South Bay and we had a good experience overall. The staff was kind and attentive, and the place felt clean and welcoming. She enjoyed the activities and meals, and the rehab team really helped her recovery. Grateful for the care she received here.

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Government Inspection History

18 inspection visits in the last three years, 72 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Mar 11, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 27, 2026

Jan 23, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard15 citations
  • 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 Feb 13, 2026

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 13, 2026

  • Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 13, 2026

  • 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 Feb 13, 2026

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 13, 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, isolatedCorrected Feb 13, 2026

  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 13, 2026

  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 13, 2026

  • Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 13, 2026

  • Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 13, 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 Feb 13, 2026

  • Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 13, 2026

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 13, 2026

  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 13, 2026

  • Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 13, 2026

Aug 29, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 15, 2025

Jul 31, 2025Health 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 Aug 11, 2025

Jul 15, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 6, 2025

May 16, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 9, 2025

Feb 7, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
  • Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 23, 2025

  • Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 23, 2025

Jan 13, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard12 citations
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 2, 2025

  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 2, 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, isolatedCorrected Feb 2, 2025

  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 2, 2025

  • Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 2, 2025

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 2, 2025

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 2, 2025

  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 2, 2025

  • 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 Feb 2, 2025

  • Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 2, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 2, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 2, 2025

Dec 16, 2024Health Complaint4 citations
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

  • 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 Jan 3, 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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 3, 2025

  • 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 Jan 3, 2025

Sep 19, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 11, 2024

  • 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 Oct 11, 2024

Jul 31, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 20, 2024

Jul 10, 2024Health Complaint4 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 Aug 3, 2024

  • Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 3, 2024

  • Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 3, 2024

  • 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 Aug 3, 2024

May 14, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 13, 2024

  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 13, 2024

May 10, 2024Health Complaint3 citations
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 3, 2024

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 3, 2024

  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 3, 2024

Jan 30, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
  • 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 Feb 28, 2024

  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 28, 2024

Jan 12, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
  • Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 8, 2024

  • 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 Feb 8, 2024

Dec 29, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard17 citations
  • 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 E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 27, 2024

  • Ensure that sources of ignition are removed from patients receiving respiratory therapy.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 18, 2024

  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 27, 2024

  • Notify the appropriate authorities when residents with MD or ID services has a significant change in condition.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 27, 2024

  • 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 Jan 27, 2024

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 27, 2024

  • Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 27, 2024

  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 27, 2024

  • 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 Jan 27, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 27, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 27, 2024

  • Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 18, 2024

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 18, 2024

  • Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 18, 2024

  • Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 18, 2024

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 18, 2024

  • Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 18, 2024

Nov 9, 2023Health ComplaintInfection Control1 citation
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 9, 2023

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 Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center offer?

Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center located?

Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center is located at 15115 S Vermont Ave in Gardena, California.

How did Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center do on recent health and safety inspections?

Kei-Ai South Bay Healthcare Center had 18 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 72 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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