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Lake Balboa Care Center
16955 Vanowen Street, Van Nuys, CA 91406
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.
Lake Balboa Care Center, in Van Nuys, California, is certified for 50 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the The Ensign Group chain.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 28 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (15, 7, 6 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 56.0 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.9 hours per resident per day (1.0 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 26.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Los Angeles Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 28 | 61 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 56.0 | 69.1 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.9 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 26.7% | 34.4% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $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: 12 Apr 2026, 30 Mar 2025.
Severity mix: D ×17 E ×8 B ×3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Apr 2026 | 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 | 4 May 2026 |
| 12 Apr 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 4 May 2026 |
| 12 Apr 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Standard survey | 4 May 2026 |
| 12 Apr 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 4 May 2026 |
| 12 Apr 2026 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 4 May 2026 |
| 12 Apr 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 4 May 2026 |
| 12 Apr 2026 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Standard survey | 4 May 2026 |
| 12 Apr 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 | 4 May 2026 |
| 12 Apr 2026 | F0912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | B | Standard survey | 4 May 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 3 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Complaint investigation | 3 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 3 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Jan 2026 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Feb 2026 |
| 5 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Dec 2025 |
| 30 Mar 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2025 |
| 30 Mar 2025 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2025 |
| 30 Mar 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2025 |
| 30 Mar 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2025 |
| 30 Mar 2025 | F0912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | B | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2025 |
| 18 Dec 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jan 2025 |
| 13 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Jan 2025 |
| 21 Mar 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 | 10 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 | 10 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Mar 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. | D | Standard survey | 10 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. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2024 |
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | B | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2024 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 26.7%, RNs 30.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | California median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.5% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
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, corporation. Legal business name: Nightfall Healthcare Inc. Chain: The Ensign Group (342 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensign Services Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/01/2022 |
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 Lake Balboa Care Center been cited for?
28 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Lake Balboa Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Lake Balboa Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.9 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Lake Balboa Care Center?
It is part of the The Ensign Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Lake Balboa Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 12 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 12 Apr 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.