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Alta View Post Acute
831 S Lake Street, Los Angeles, CA 90057
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Alta View Post Acute is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Los Angeles, California, certified for 99 beds and caring for about 93 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 2 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 52 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (24, 10, 18 by cycle, most recent first), 4 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 52.5 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $175K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 44.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Los Angeles Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 52 | 61 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 52.5 | 69.1 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 44.7% | 34.4% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $174,736 | $12,831 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (369 in the county, 1165 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: California average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 21 Aug 2025, 15 Aug 2024.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×3 D ×34 E ×12 F ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jun 2026 | F0740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 30 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 May 2026 |
| 8 Apr 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 May 2026 |
| 6 Mar 2026 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Dec 2025 | F0627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 Dec 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | E | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | E | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0887 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 21 Aug 2025 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | D | Standard survey | 17 Sep 2025 |
| 31 Jul 2025 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Aug 2025 |
| 13 Jan 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Jan 2025 |
| 13 Jan 2025 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Jan 2025 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 20 Nov 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Dec 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 5 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 5 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 5 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 5 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 5 Sep 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0758 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | E | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 12 Apr 2024 |
| 17 Jan 2024 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Jan 2024 |
| 30 Nov 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 8 Jan 2024 |
| 17 Nov 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 22 Oct 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 21 Dec 2023 |
| 22 Oct 2023 | F0761 | 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. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Jan 2024 |
| 22 Oct 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Jan 2024 |
| 30 Aug 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 18 Sep 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Oct 2023 | Payment denial | — | 64 days |
| 22 Oct 2023 | Fine | $163,566 | |
| 30 Aug 2023 | Fine | $11,170 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 44.7%, RNs 50.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | California median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 10.2% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.8% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 14.5% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 8.6% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 9.7% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Topanga Beach Holdings Llc. Chain: West Harbor Healthcare (8 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Harbor Healthcare LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 03/01/2023 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Los Angeles County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcott Rehabilitation Hospital | Los Angeles | 121 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 42 | 34.7 | $9K | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Alden Terrace Convalescent Hospital | Los Angeles | 210 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 16.7 | — | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Angels Nursing Health Center | Los Angeles | 49 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 75.5 | $72K | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Ararat Post Acute | Glendale | 28 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 30 | 107.1 | $42K | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Atherton Baptist Home | Alhambra | 113 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 28 | 24.8 | — | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Atlantic Memorial Healthcare Center | Long Beach | 104 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 25 | 24.0 | — | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Beachside Post Acute | Torrance | 110 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 28.2 | — | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Beacon Healthcare Center | West Covina | 54 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 59.3 | — | 14 May 2026 |
All 369 facilities in Los Angeles County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Alta View Post Acute been cited for?
52 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 4 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Alta View Post Acute been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $175K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Alta View Post Acute compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Alta View Post Acute?
It is part of the West Harbor Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include West Harbor Healthcare LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Alta View Post Acute last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 16 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 21 Aug 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.