The Care Center on Hazeltine, LLC

6835 Hazeltine Ave. · Van Nuys, CA · 91405 · 8189971841

58 certified beds For profit - Partnership

Why this verdict

  • Federal penalties on record: $47,754 in fines in the last 24 months.
  • Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

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Red flags

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.

Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied

CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 48
Serious harm & abuse 20% 68
Staffing 20% 80
Federal penalties 15% 14
Trend 10% 88
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.423.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.480.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day4.12≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year26%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)2 · $72,521

Inspection citations (35 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D December 18, 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 January 15, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Corrected January 15, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Corrected January 15, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025

    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 January 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E December 18, 2025

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Corrected January 15, 2026 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D December 18, 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 January 15, 2026 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E December 18, 2025

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

    Corrected January 15, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D December 18, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected January 15, 2026 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D November 19, 2024 · found via complaint

    Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Corrected December 9, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Actual harm · G November 7, 2024 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected December 1, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected December 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E November 7, 2024

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Corrected December 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024

    Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

    Corrected December 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E November 7, 2024

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Corrected December 1, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E November 7, 2024

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Corrected December 1, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E November 7, 2024

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Corrected December 1, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024

    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 December 1, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024

    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 December 1, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E November 7, 2024

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

    Corrected December 1, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E November 7, 2024

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected December 27, 2024 · Infection Control

  • Actual harm · G March 22, 2024 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected April 21, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D January 10, 2024 · found via complaint

    Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Corrected February 6, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D November 19, 2023

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

    Corrected December 18, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D November 19, 2023

    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 December 18, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D November 19, 2023

    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 December 18, 2023 · Resident Rights

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
November 7, 2024Fine$47,754
November 7, 2024Payment Denial20 days
March 22, 2024Fine$24,767
March 22, 2024Payment Denial1 days

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555519 · certified since September 16, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.