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Villa Scalabrini Special Care
10631 Vinedale Street, 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.
Certified for 58 beds, Villa Scalabrini Special Care serves Sun Valley in Los Angeles County, California and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2009.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 31 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (7, 15, 9 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 53.4 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 4.0 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 18.4%.
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 | 31 | 61 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 53.4 | 69.1 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 18.4% | 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: 26 Feb 2026, 16 Feb 2025.
Severity mix: D ×19 E ×12
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | E | Standard survey | 16 Mar 2026 |
| 26 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 | 16 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 16 Mar 2026 |
| 26 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 | 16 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 16 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | 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 | 16 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Standard survey | 16 Mar 2026 |
| 16 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. | E | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 16 Feb 2025 | 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 | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 16 Feb 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 | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 16 Feb 2025 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | E | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 16 Feb 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 | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 16 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 16 Feb 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 16 Feb 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 16 Feb 2025 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 16 Feb 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 16 Feb 2025 | 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 | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 16 Feb 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 16 Feb 2025 | 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 | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 16 Feb 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 16 Feb 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. | D | Standard survey | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 10 Mar 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 21 Mar 2024 |
| 10 Mar 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 21 Mar 2024 |
| 10 Mar 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 21 Mar 2024 |
| 10 Mar 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 21 Mar 2024 |
| 10 Mar 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 21 Mar 2024 |
| 10 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 | 21 Mar 2024 |
| 10 Mar 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. | D | Standard survey | 21 Mar 2024 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Dec 2023 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0776 | Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Dec 2023 |
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 18.4%, RNs 40.0%; 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 | 7.2% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 4.9% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.0% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 8.6% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.0% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 11.4% | 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: non-profit, church related. Legal business name: Villa Scalabrini Retirement Center.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 Villa Scalabrini Special Care been cited for?
31 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 Villa Scalabrini Special Care been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Villa Scalabrini Special Care compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Villa Scalabrini Special Care?
Ownership type is non-profit, church related. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Villa Scalabrini Special Care last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 26 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 26 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.