Ararat Nursing Facility
15099 Mission Hills Road · Mission Hills, CA · 91345 · 8188371800
254 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (2 citations).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $337,719 in fines in the last 24 months.
Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
6 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
$337,719 in federal fines in the last 24 months
5 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.60 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.49 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.98 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 9 · $474,125 |
Inspection citations (136 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 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 20, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 25, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 25, 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 20, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 18, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 18, 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 13, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 4, 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 February 27, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 4, 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 · D February 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 4, 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 · D February 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 12, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.
Corrected September 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G August 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 10, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G July 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected August 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E July 18, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected August 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected August 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2025
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected August 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 18, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected August 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 18, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected August 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E July 18, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E July 18, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 4, 2026 | Fine | $26,685 |
| February 4, 2026 | Payment Denial | 14 days |
| July 18, 2025 | Fine | $155,100 |
| May 21, 2025 | Fine | $20,665 |
| May 21, 2025 | Payment Denial | 14 days |
| February 7, 2025 | Payment Denial | 52 days |
| October 3, 2024 | Fine | $55,839 |
| August 9, 2024 | Fine | $79,430 |
| August 9, 2024 | Payment Denial | 19 days |
| May 15, 2024 | Fine | $113,470 |
| May 15, 2024 | Payment Denial | 19 days |
| August 7, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
| July 17, 2023 | Fine | $13,762 |
| June 26, 2023 | Fine | $4,587 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555579 · certified since December 6, 1993. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.