Sunland Post Acute
A nursing home in Sunland, California 91040
8647 Fenwick Street., Sunland, California 91040. (818) 352-1421.
- Cited for abuse (CMS flag)
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The short answer
Record last released by CMS on Oct 28, 2026.
- 1of 5 CMS’s overall rating
- 28 health citations at the latest inspection cycle California average: 15.7
- 4.35 nurse hours per resident per day California average: 4.54
- 2 fines in the last three years (needs attention)
Each figure’s source sits beside it, in its section below.
What these words mean7
- Star ratings
- CMS rates some kinds of place from 1 to 5 stars, more stars meaning better on CMS’s own measures for that kind: for a nursing home, its health inspections, staffing and quality measures. A rating is CMS’s summary of those measures; it doesn’t promise good care. Source: CMS, Care Compare and the Five-Star Quality Rating System.
- Inspection (survey)
- A visit by state inspectors, often unannounced, who check a place against the rules it must meet. For nursing homes and other places Medicare pays, CMS calls these visits surveys: a standard survey of a nursing home comes at least every 15 months, and a complaint survey whenever a complaint calls for one. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.308.
- Deficiency, citation, violation
- What inspectors write up when a place didn’t meet a rule: the rule, what they saw, and when. CMS calls it a deficiency; states may say citation or violation. It is the inspectors’ finding, not a court’s, and the place is usually asked for a plan to correct it. Source: CMS, statement of deficiencies (Form CMS-2567); each state’s licensing agency.
- Scope and severity (A to L)
- CMS grades each nursing home deficiency with a letter. A to C: no actual harm, with potential for minimal harm. D to F: no actual harm, but potential for more. G to I: actual harm. J to L: immediate jeopardy. Within each band, the letter rises as more residents were affected or could be: one or a few, a pattern, or widespread. Source: CMS, nursing home scope and severity grid (State Operations Manual, chapter 7).
- Nurse staffing hours
- The hours registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and nurse aides worked, per resident per day, from the payroll records each home sends CMS. Source: CMS, Payroll-Based Journal.
- Fines and payment denials
- A fine (civil money penalty) is money CMS makes a nursing home pay when it falls short of federal rules. A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stop paying for new admissions until the home meets the rules again. Source: CMS; 42 CFR 488.430 and 488.417.
- Capacity
- The most people the licence or certification lets the place care for at once: residents, children, beds or apartments, as the state counts them. It isn’t how many are there now. Source: Each state’s licensing agency.
What did inspectors find?
28 health citations at the latest inspection cycle
The California average is 15.7.
Last standard inspection Dec 4, 2025.
Most serious in three years: actual harm (G), at a complaint inspection on May 5, 2025
CMS, Provider Information, State and US Averages and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
When those citations happened
84 citations in 18 months of the last 36. Last cited May 2026. Most serious: actual harm (G). The last 3 years, to Nov 5, 2026.
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Hearth Record drew this from the dates and levels in the source’s own records.
All 90 citations in the last three years
Grouped by inspection, newest first. Each carries CMS grades each nursing home deficiency with a letter. A to C: no actual harm, with potential for minimal harm. D to F: no actual harm, but potential for more. G to I: actual harm. J to L: immediate jeopardy. Within each band, the letter rises as more residents were affected or could be: one or a few, a pattern, or widespread. Source: CMS, nursing home scope and severity grid (State Operations Manual, chapter 7)., from A, the least serious, to L, the most. 52 came from complaint inspections.
CMS, Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
May 6, 2026: complaint inspection2 citations
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Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
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Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Apr 22, 2026: complaint inspection2 citations
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Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
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Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Apr 1, 2026: complaint inspection3 citations
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Honor the resident’s right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident’s needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
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Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident’s needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Jan 15, 2026: complaint inspection2 citations
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Dec 4, 2025: standard inspection19 citations
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Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
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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.
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Immediately tell the resident, the resident’s doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
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Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
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Keep residents’ personal and medical records private and confidential.
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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.
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Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
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Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident’s needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident’s health.
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Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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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.
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
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Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member’s vaccination status.
Sep 11, 2025: complaint inspection7 citations
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Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
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Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident’s needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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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.
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Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident’s bathroom and bathing area.
Aug 5, 2025: complaint inspection2 citations
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Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident’s needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
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Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident’s needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
May 5, 2025: complaint inspection4 citations
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Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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Immediately tell the resident, the resident’s doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
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Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Feb 20, 2025: complaint inspection1 citation
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Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Jan 31, 2025: complaint inspection3 citations
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Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Dec 27, 2024: complaint inspection1 citation
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Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Dec 11, 2024: complaint inspection1 citation
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Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Nov 12, 2024: complaint inspection1 citation
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Oct 22, 2024: complaint inspection2 citations
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Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Oct 11, 2024: standard inspection19 citations
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Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
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Keep residents’ personal and medical records private and confidential.
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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.
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Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident’s health.
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Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
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Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
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Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
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Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
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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.
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Sep 24, 2024: complaint inspection4 citations
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Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
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Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Sep 12, 2024: complaint inspection1 citation
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Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Jul 10, 2024: complaint inspection4 citations
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Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident’s needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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Post nurse staffing information every day.
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Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
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Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
May 31, 2024: complaint inspection2 citations
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Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Apr 8, 2024: complaint inspection1 citation
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Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Mar 19, 2024: complaint inspection2 citations
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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident’s needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Dec 28, 2023: complaint inspection1 citation
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Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Nov 29, 2023: complaint inspection5 citations
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Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
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Immediately tell the resident, the resident’s doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
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Ensure the resident’s doctor reviews the resident’s care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
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Post nurse staffing information every day.
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nov 7, 2023: complaint inspection1 citation
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Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident’s needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Is it certified, and in good standing?
- Certified for Medicare and Medicaid since Jan 20, 1969.
- Not on CMS’s special focus list.
- CMS marks it with its abuse icon: cited for abuse or neglect that harmed a resident.
- No change of ownership in the last 12 months.
- CMS lists its ownership as for profit, limited liability company.
- 121 certified beds.
CMS, Provider Information. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
Has it been fined or penalized?
- 2 fines in the last three years, $135,436 in all.
- 1 Medicare payment denial in the last three years.
- 52 citations in the last three years came from complaint inspections.
CMS, Penalties and Health Deficiencies. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
| Date | Kind | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| May 5, 2025 | Fine | $54,560 |
| Oct 11, 2024 | Medicare payment denial | Not given |
| Oct 11, 2024 | Fine | $80,876 |
Who does the caring?
4.35 nurse hours per resident per day
The California average is 4.54.
CMS publishes staffing about four months after the fact.
CMS, Provider Information and State and US Averages. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
| Measure | This home | California average |
|---|---|---|
| Nurse hours per resident per day | 4.35 | 4.54 |
| Of which registered nurses | 0.40 | 0.68 |
| At weekends | 3.91 | 4.10 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 49.3% | 36.6% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 63.6% | 37.8% |
| Administrators who left | 1 | Not given |
Who owns it?
- Southern California Holdings, LLC owns 65% directly since Apr 29, 2025; New Vista Nursing Hb Operator, LLC owns 35% directly since Apr 29, 2025.
- 9 owners or officers are people: Janet Mandelbaum (owns 5% or more through other companies, 13%); Jesus Arnel Maristela (runs it (operational or managerial control)); Jesus Arnel Maristela (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); Lorelei Mendoza (runs it (operational or managerial control)); Lorelei Mendoza (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); Hyman Barber (runs it (operational or managerial control)); Hyman Barber (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)); Mark N Gobrial (runs it (operational or managerial control)); Mark N Gobrial (additional disclosable party (controls, leases property to, or provides services to the home)).
- Part of The Mandelbaum Family (18 homes in CMS’s data).
- No private-equity firm among the owners CMS lists.
- No real-estate investment trust among the owners CMS lists.
CMS, All Owners. Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly.
CMS, Provider Information. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
| Organisation | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southern California Holdings, LLC | Owns 5% or more directly | 65% | Apr 29, 2025 |
| Barber Family Trust | Owns 5% or more through other companies | 35% | Apr 29, 2025 |
| New Vista Nursing Hb Operator, LLC | Owns 5% or more directly | 35% | Apr 29, 2025 |
| The Bentzion Mandelbaum 2021 Irrevocable Gift Trust No. 2 | Owns 5% or more through other companies | 32.5% | Apr 29, 2025 |
| The Janet Mandelbaum 2021 Irrevocable Gift Trust No 2 | Owns 5% or more through other companies | 10.4% | Apr 29, 2025 |
How do residents fare?
- CMS rates its quality measures 4 of 5 (California average 4.2).
CMS, Provider Information and State and US Averages. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
| Measure | Rating |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 of 5 |
| Health inspections | 1 of 5 |
| Staffing | 3 of 5 |
| Quality measures | 4 of 5 |
How does it compare nearby?
- Among the 12 nearest homes, within 5.8 miles, this one had the 3rd most health citations at the latest inspection cycle (28; the middle value was 16.5).
CMS, Provider Information. Released Oct 28, 2026. Updated monthly.
| Place | Miles away | Citations, latest cycle |
|---|---|---|
| Sunland Post Acute This nursing home | 28 | |
| High Valley Lodge | 0.4 | 16 |
| The Hills Healthcare Center | 1.1 | 11 |
| North Valley Nursing Center | 1.2 | 14 |
| Totally Kids Specialty Healthcare - Sun Valley | 3.0 | 20 |
| Villa Scalabrini Special Care | 3.2 | 7 |
| Oakpark Healthcare Center | 3.4 | 13 |
| Country Manor Healthcare | 4.3 | 17 |
| Pacifica Hospital of the Valley DP SNF | 4.8 | 19 |
| La Crescenta Healthcare Center | 4.9 | 10 |
| All Saints Healthcare Subacute | 5.4 | 33 |
| Montrose Springs Skilled Nursing & Wellness Center | 5.8 | 31 |
What the record doesn’t say
- Complaints that didn’t lead to a citation aren’t published.
- Inspections reach CMS’s data about six weeks after they happen, and staffing about four months after.
- CMS publishes the inspectors’ full written findings in a separate monthly file, which isn’t loaded yet.
- Fines and Medicare payment denials are the only enforcement CMS publishes; state licence actions aren’t included.
Sources
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Information (4pq5-n9py).
Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies (r5ix-sfxw).
Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Penalties (g6vv-u9sr).
Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, All Owners (afe44b85-cc6d-40d7-b5df-00ae8910d1d2).
Checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, State and US Averages (xcdc-v8bm).
Released Oct 28, 2026 and checked Nov 5, 2026. Updated monthly. Public domain (U.S. Government work).
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