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LAKE BALBOA CARE CENTER

Grade A 91/100 composite score

For profit - Corporation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
5/5
Health Insp.
5/5
Quality
5/5
Staffing
3/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

50

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

Total Fines

None

Last Survey

N/A

16955 VANOWEN STREET, VAN NUYS, CA 91406
8183430700

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.55h
LPN
0.96h
CNA
1.74h
Total
3.25h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

FLAGSTONE HEALTHCARE SOUTH LLC

Organization5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Nov 2022

100%

THE ENSIGN GROUP INC

Organization5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Nov 2022

100%

BARRON, CRAIG

IndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLSince Feb 2023

WILLITS, ADAM

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Nov 2022

BURNAM, SOON

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Nov 2022

FITCH, CRAIG

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Nov 2022

GAMERO, ALICIA

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jan 2023

BARRON, CRAIG

IndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEESince Feb 2023

Penalties & Fines

No penalties or fines on record.

Health Inspection Deficiencies (21)

March 30, 2025Health5 deficiencies
0550DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 8, 2025
0583DMinimal harm, Isolated

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 8, 2025
0697DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 8, 2025
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 8, 2025
0912BNo harm, Pattern

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 8, 2025
December 18, 2024Health1 deficiency
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 10, 2025
December 13, 2024Health1 deficiency
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 21, 2025
March 21, 2024Health6 deficiencies
0550DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 10, 2024
0558DMinimal harm, Isolated

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 10, 2024
0578DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 10, 2024
0755EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 10, 2024
0812DMinimal harm, Isolated

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 10, 2024
0912BNo harm, Pattern

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected Apr 10, 2024
May 25, 2023Health1 deficiency
0550DMinimal harm, Isolated

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jun 9, 2023
November 21, 2021Health7 deficiencies
0558DMinimal harm, Isolated

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 20, 2021
0565EMinimal harm, Pattern

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 20, 2021
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 20, 2021
0755DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 20, 2021
0761DMinimal harm, Isolated

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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 20, 2021
0880EMinimal harm, Pattern

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 20, 2021
0912BNo harm, Pattern

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Environmental Deficiencies

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for LAKE BALBOA CARE CENTER?

LAKE BALBOA CARE CENTER in VAN NUYS, California has a CareGrader grade of A (Excellent), with a composite score of 90.8 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for LAKE BALBOA CARE CENTER?

LAKE BALBOA CARE CENTER has an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 5/5, and a staffing rating of 3/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does LAKE BALBOA CARE CENTER have?

LAKE BALBOA CARE CENTER has 21 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

How many beds does LAKE BALBOA CARE CENTER have?

LAKE BALBOA CARE CENTER has 50 certified beds with approximately 47 current residents (94% occupancy). The facility is located at 16955 VANOWEN STREET, VAN NUYS, California 91406. It is a for profit - corporation facility.

Data Disclaimer

Inspection data, staffing levels, and star ratings are sourced from CMS Medicare Nursing Home Compare and are largely self-reported by facilities. A 2019 GAO study found that 43% of facilities under-reported falls. CareGrader provides this data for informational purposes only and is not affiliated with CMS or Medicare. Always visit facilities in person before making a decision.