Avalon Villa Care Center
12029 Avalon Blvd · Los Angeles, CA · 90061 · 3237568191
131 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $86,782 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.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 2 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
$86,782 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
If someone you love was harmed at a facility with findings like these, you have options — read this.
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: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.86 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.32 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.64 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $111,937 |
Inspection citations (132 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected May 20, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 4, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 27, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G January 8, 2026
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.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
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 February 12, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
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.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 12, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| November 21, 2025 | Fine | $45,325 |
| November 21, 2025 | Payment Denial | 5 days |
| January 31, 2025 | Fine | $41,457 |
| January 31, 2025 | Payment Denial | 24 days |
| October 16, 2023 | Fine | $25,155 |
| October 16, 2023 | Payment Denial | 38 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 056023 · certified since November 22, 1968. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.