Highland Park Skilled Nursing and Wellness Center
5125 Monte Vista St. · Los Angeles, CA · 90042 · 3232546125
59 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Pacific Healthcare Holdings
Why this verdict
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- 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: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (53 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 12, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 12, 2026
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 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 March 17, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 12, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 12, 2026
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 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 17, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B March 12, 2026
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected December 5, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · B February 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected March 14, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E February 13, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 13, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 13, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555165 · certified since February 13, 1984. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.