The Meadows Post Acute
14857 Roscoe Boulevard · Panorama City, CA · 91402 · 8188945707
98 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Abraham Bak & Menachem Gastwirth
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- 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).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
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.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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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 | 4.42 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.60 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.08 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 29% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $20,790 |
Inspection citations (46 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G March 24, 2026 · 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 10, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · K 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 9, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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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 9, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F February 12, 2026
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 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 March 9, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 12, 2026
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 12, 2026
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 12, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 12, 2026
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 12, 2026
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 12, 2026
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2026
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 12, 2026
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected March 9, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F February 12, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 11, 2025 · 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 December 12, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected June 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 24, 2024
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected December 24, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 24, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected December 24, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 24, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 24, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| March 24, 2026 | Fine | $20,790 |
| February 12, 2026 | Payment Denial | 6 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 056137 · certified since November 20, 1969. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.