Valley Palms Care Center

13400 Sherman Way · N Hollywood, CA · 91605 · 8189830103

99 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Cambridge Healthcare Services

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: $17,332 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.

Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule

Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.

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 30
Serious harm & abuse 20% 64
Staffing 20% 73
Federal penalties 15% 38
Trend 10% 79
Context 5% 100

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: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.043.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.440.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.66≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year34%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)2 · $33,681

Inspection citations (97 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D April 21, 2026 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected May 17, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D April 21, 2026 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected May 17, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D April 21, 2026 · 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 17, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D February 13, 2026 · found via complaint

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected March 2, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D February 13, 2026 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected March 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected January 16, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Corrected January 16, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D December 19, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected January 16, 2026 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D September 5, 2025 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected September 26, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D September 5, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected September 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 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 May 22, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025 · 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 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E May 1, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Corrected May 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D February 26, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected March 15, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D February 26, 2025 · found via complaint

    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 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected February 20, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D February 6, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected February 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Immediate jeopardy · J January 22, 2025

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

    Corrected February 17, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E January 22, 2025

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

    Corrected February 17, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D January 22, 2025

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Corrected February 17, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D January 22, 2025

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Corrected February 17, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D January 22, 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 17, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D January 22, 2025

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

    Corrected February 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 22, 2025

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

    Corrected February 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E January 22, 2025

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected February 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

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

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
January 22, 2025Fine$17,332
February 18, 2024Fine$16,349
February 18, 2024Payment Denial5 days

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 055287 · certified since January 1, 1973. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.