Pacifica Hospital of the Valley Dp SNF
9449 San Fernando Road · Sun Valley, CA · 91352 · 8187673310
98 certified beds For profit - Individual Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 6.08 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.43 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 5.32 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $60,373 |
Inspection citations (51 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E February 12, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
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 March 17, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 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 March 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 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 February 12, 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 March 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 12, 2026
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 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 February 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 February 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 · F February 12, 2026
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F February 12, 2026
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F February 12, 2026
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F February 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 February 12, 2026
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected March 17, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D July 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected March 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected February 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 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 February 27, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2025
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, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 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 27, 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 |
|---|---|---|
| June 16, 2024 | Fine | $60,373 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555217 · certified since December 31, 1985. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.