North Valley Nursing Center
7660 Wyngate St · Tujunga, CA · 91042 · 8183521454
92 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: David Johnson
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $64,102 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation 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.
2 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.
$64,102 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — 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: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.31 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.40 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.78 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 17% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $64,102 |
Inspection citations (63 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 28, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 28, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected April 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2025
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.
Corrected April 21, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 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 April 21, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected April 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 28, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 28, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected April 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 28, 2025
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 April 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 28, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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No harm found · B March 28, 2025
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected April 21, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D December 26, 2024 · found via complaint
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 January 20, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 20, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected July 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Corrected July 10, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected July 10, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
Corrected July 10, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D May 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 19, 2024 · 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 May 10, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Administration
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 28, 2025 | Fine | $64,102 |
| March 28, 2025 | Payment Denial | 20 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 055146 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.