Northridge Care Center

7836 Reseda Blvd · Reseda, CA · 91335 · 8188817414

97 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

1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level

Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 32
Serious harm & abuse 20% 84
Staffing 20% 70
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 65
Context 5% 75

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-day3.913.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.390.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.55≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year31%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (76 in the current record)

  • 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

  • Potential for harm · D February 25, 2026 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected March 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D February 25, 2026 · 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 March 20, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected February 20, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E January 29, 2026

    Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

    Corrected February 20, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E January 29, 2026

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Corrected February 20, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D January 29, 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 February 20, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Corrected February 20, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D January 29, 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 20, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026

    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 20, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E January 29, 2026

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected February 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected February 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected February 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Corrected February 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E January 29, 2026

    Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

    Corrected February 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E January 29, 2026

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected February 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Corrected February 20, 2026 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D January 29, 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 20, 2026 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E January 29, 2026

    Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

    Corrected February 20, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E January 29, 2026

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Corrected February 20, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E January 29, 2026

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected February 20, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E January 29, 2026

    Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

    Corrected February 20, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E January 29, 2026

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Corrected February 20, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E January 29, 2026

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected February 20, 2026 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D January 29, 2026

    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Corrected February 20, 2026 · Environmental

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 056412 · certified since January 1, 1979. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.