CMS data snapshot: July 2026
Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in California. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
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Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
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Ararat Nursing Facility is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Mission Hills, California with 254 certified beds. It has been operating since 1993. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARARAT HOME OF LOS ANGELES INC. | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | Dec 1, 1993 |
| DARAKJIAN, PETER | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Mar 1, 2024 |
| KANIMIAN, JOSEPH | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Mar 1, 2022 |
| SINANIAN, SINAN | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Mar 1, 2022 |
| TAYLOR, ROBERT | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Mar 1, 2024 |
| GHOOKASIAN, DERIK | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Nov 23, 2006 |
| GHOOKASIAN, DERIK | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Nov 23, 2006 |
| HEKIMIAN, WALTER | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Mar 3, 2025 |
| MICHAIL, JAMES | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jun 11, 2024 |
| DARAKJIAN, PETER | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Mar 1, 2024 |
| KANIMIAN, JOSEPH | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Mar 1, 2022 |
| SINANIAN, SINAN | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Mar 1, 2022 |
| TAYLOR, ROBERT | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Mar 1, 2024 |
| HEKIMIAN, WALTER | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Mar 12, 2025 |
| MICHAIL, JAMES | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Mar 12, 2025 |
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