Alameda Care Center
925 W. Alameda Ave. · Burbank, CA · 91506 · 8188431771
89 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Longwood Management Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.07 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.36 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.62 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 35% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (90 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected March 25, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 25, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 10, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 25, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 21, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 19, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 21, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 19, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E February 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 3, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 28, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 4, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 28, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected March 4, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E January 28, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 4, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected December 4, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 4, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E November 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E July 3, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 3, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 3, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2025
Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E July 3, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 3, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected July 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555690 · certified since February 1, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.