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Despite ongoing lawsuits and multiple large jury awards, California regulators licensed 78 Rechnitz-owned nursing homes with twice the state average of incident citations.
- California regulators granted licenses to nursing homes owned by Shlomo Rechnitz just before a new state law took effect, despite ongoing lawsuits from patients and families.
- Regulators kept applications pending for seven years while allowing 18 nursing homes to operate, many located in Los Angeles County, Mark Johnson, attorney for Rechnitz facilities, noted.
- Families and court records show lawsuits against Windsor Healthcare Center of Oakland and Alameda Healthcare & Wellness, with verdicts of $7.6 million for James Doherty Sr. and ongoing trials including Cheryl Doe and Alando Williams.
- The Department of Public Health said it remains committed to transparency and accountability, while elder-care advocates urge stronger oversight as Rechnitz denies the allegations.
- CalMatters found 78 facilities linked to Rechnitz with an average 12.4 citations over three years, and a higher share faced federal fines than the statewide rate, with enforcement often left to families and advocates.
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The State Found Red Flags in Nursing Homes But Licensed Them Anyway. 4 Things to Know
CalMatters recently reported on a cluster of lawsuits against nursing homes owned by Los Angeles entrepreneur Shlomo Rechnitz. Here are takeaways from our special report.
The state found red flags in nursing homes but licensed them anyway. 4 things to know
In summary CalMatters recently reported on a cluster of lawsuits against nursing homes owned by Los Angeles entrepreneur Shlomo Rechnitz. Here are takeaways from our special report. The chain of California nursing homes owned by Shlomo Rechnitz and his companies has faced state scrutiny for years. Now, a series of recent lawsuits is bringing renewed attention to his companies. Elder care advocates say Rechnitz’ companies are Exhibit A in how re…
Lawsuits Highlight Failures in Rechnitz-Owned Homes
By Jocelyn Wiener Alameda Healthcare and Wellness Center, a Shlomo Rechnitz-owned nursing home, in Alameda on Oct. 25, 2025. Photo by Florence Middleton for CalMatters The chain of California nursing homes owned by Shlomo Rechnitz and his companies has faced state scrutiny for years. Now, a series of recent lawsuits is bringing renewed attention to his companies. Elder care advocates say Rechnitz’ companies are Exhibit A in how regulators at the…
The state found red flags in nursing homes but licensed them anyway. 4 things to know
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The chain of California nursing homes owned by Shlomo Rechnitz and his companies has faced state scrutiny for years. Now, a series of recent lawsuits is bringing renewed attention to his companies. Elder care advocates say Rechnitz’ companies are Exhibit A in how […] The post The state found red flags in nursing homes but licensed them anyway. 4 things to know app…
The state found red flags in nursing homes but licensed them anyway. 4 things to know
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. The chain of California nursing homes owned by Shlomo Rechnitz and his companies has faced state scrutiny for years. Now, a series of recent lawsuits is bringing renewed attention to his companies. Elder care advocates say Rechnitz’ companies are Exhibit A in how […] The post The state found red flags in nursing homes but licensed them anyway. 4 things to know app…
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