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La Crescenta Healthcare Center
3050 Montrose Ave, La Crescenta, CA 91214
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.
La Crescenta Healthcare Center is a For-profit, partnership nursing home in La Crescenta, California, certified for 92 beds and caring for about 87 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 54 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (10, 22, 22 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 58.7 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $17K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.4 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 34.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Los Angeles Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 54 | 61 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 58.7 | 69.1 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 34.4% | 34.4% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $17,122 | $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: 8 May 2026, 25 Apr 2025.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×1 D ×36 E ×14 F ×1 B ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 May 2026 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | E | Standard survey | 28 May 2026 |
| 8 May 2026 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 28 May 2026 |
| 8 May 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 28 May 2026 |
| 8 May 2026 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | Standard survey | 28 May 2026 |
| 8 May 2026 | 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 | 27 May 2026 |
| 8 May 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 28 May 2026 |
| 8 May 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 28 May 2026 |
| 8 May 2026 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 28 May 2026 |
| 8 May 2026 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 28 May 2026 |
| 8 May 2026 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | B | Standard survey | 28 May 2026 |
| 19 Jul 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation (under dispute review) | 1 Aug 2025 |
| 10 Jul 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 26 Jul 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | E | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 25 Apr 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 | 15 May 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 14 May 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 25 Apr 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 | 15 May 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 25 Feb 2025 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | E | Complaint investigation | 21 Mar 2025 |
| 25 Feb 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 | 21 Mar 2025 |
| 25 Feb 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Mar 2025 |
| 25 Feb 2025 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Mar 2025 |
| 25 Feb 2025 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Mar 2025 |
| 10 Dec 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Dec 2024 |
| 9 Aug 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Aug 2024 |
| 9 Aug 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Aug 2024 |
| 5 Jun 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Jun 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard survey | 20 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0578 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 20 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | E | Standard survey | 20 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 20 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 20 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 20 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | E | Standard survey | 20 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Standard survey | 20 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 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 | 20 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | Standard survey | 20 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 20 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | 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 | 20 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | 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 | 20 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 20 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 20 May 2024 |
| 25 Apr 2024 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Standard survey | 20 May 2024 |
| 28 Dec 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jan 2024 |
| 15 Nov 2023 | 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 | 2 Dec 2023 |
| 27 Oct 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Nov 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Oct 2023 |
| 28 Sep 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Oct 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jul 2025 | Fine | $17,122 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 34.4%, RNs 10.0%; 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 | 10.9% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.9% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 5.1% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 9.2% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 13.7% | 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, partnership. Legal business name: Verdugo Vista Operating Company Lp. Chain: Mariner Health Care (17 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gc Operating Company LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 99% | 12/06/2011 |
| Grancare LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 11/17/2010 |
| Mariner Health Care, Inc. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 11/17/2010 |
| Mhc Holding Company | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 11/17/2010 |
| Mhc West Holding Company | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 11/17/2010 |
| National Senior Care, Inc. | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 11/17/2010 |
| Capital Funding LLC | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/01/2015 |
| Verdugo Vista Operating Company Gp LLC | General partnership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/27/2014 |
| Gc Operating Company LLC | Limited partnership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/06/2011 |
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 La Crescenta Healthcare Center been cited for?
54 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has La Crescenta Healthcare Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $17K in the period covered.
How does staffing at La Crescenta Healthcare Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.4 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates La Crescenta Healthcare Center?
It is part of the Mariner Health Care chain. Ownership type is for-profit, partnership. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Gc Operating Company LLC, Grancare LLC and Mariner Health Care, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was La Crescenta Healthcare Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 8 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 8 May 2026.
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.