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Pacifica Hospital of the Valley Dp SNF
9449 San Fernando Road, Sun Valley, CA 91352
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.
Pacifica Hospital of the Valley Dp SNF is a For-profit, individual nursing home in Sun Valley, California, certified for 98 beds and caring for about 59 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 1 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 50 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (19, 20, 11 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 51.0 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $60K.
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 | 50 | 61 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 51.0 | 69.1 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | — | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | — | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 34.4% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $60,373 | $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 Feb 2026, 30 Jan 2025.
Severity mix: L ×1 D ×23 E ×21 F ×5
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 Feb 2026 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | F | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | E | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 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. | E | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | 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 | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 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 | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 17 Mar 2026 |
| 12 Feb 2026 | 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 Mar 2026 |
| 1 Jul 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Aug 2025 |
| 20 Feb 2025 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2025 |
| 30 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. | E | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | E | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0711 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | E | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | E | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 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. | E | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | 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 | 27 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0660 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | D | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | 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 | 27 Feb 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 27 Feb 2025 |
| 16 Jun 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. | L | Complaint investigation | 23 Jun 2024 |
| 8 Feb 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2024 |
| 8 Feb 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2024 |
| 8 Feb 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 | 15 Mar 2024 |
| 8 Feb 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 | 15 Mar 2024 |
| 8 Feb 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 | 15 Mar 2024 |
| 8 Feb 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 | 15 Mar 2024 |
| 8 Feb 2024 | 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 | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2024 |
| 8 Feb 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2024 |
| 8 Feb 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 | 15 Mar 2024 |
| 8 Feb 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 15 Mar 2024 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jun 2024 | Fine | $60,373 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; — 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 | 2.9% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 3.6% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 4.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.7% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 25.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 16.1% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 5.3% | 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, individual.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pacifica of the Valley Corporation | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 01/14/2011 |
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 Pacifica Hospital of the Valley Dp SNF been cited for?
50 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Pacifica Hospital of the Valley Dp SNF been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $60K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Pacifica Hospital of the Valley Dp SNF compare?
CMS does not report staffing hours for this facility.
Who operates Pacifica Hospital of the Valley Dp SNF?
Ownership type is for-profit, individual. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Pacifica of the Valley Corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Pacifica Hospital of the Valley Dp SNF last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 12 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 12 Feb 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.