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HomeCaliforniaArarat Nursing Facility

Ararat Nursing Facility

15099 Mission Hills Road, Mission Hills, CA 913458188371800WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.0on Google(2 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
254
certified
This facility has been flagged for abuse.
Special Focus Facility: SFF Candidate
8 fine(s) totaling $469,538

How Ararat Nursing Facility Compares in California

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.

CMS overall rating
1/5
CA average
3.2/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
CA average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
4/5
CA average
3.3/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.79 hrs/day
CA average
4.52 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.52 hrs/day
CA average
0.67 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
41.7%
CA average
36.7%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the California average of 3.2/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the California average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.79 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 4.52.
Reported RN time is 0.52 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.67.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
77
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 9, 2024
Most recent cycle
55
deficiency citations
Inspected Jul 18, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 22 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,476/mo
California median
Private Room
$13,870/mo
California median
Los Angeles County 65+
1,415,856
14.2% of county
County Population
9,936,690
Los Angeles County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

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.

Beds
254
Avg Residents/Day
237.7
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Dec 6, 1993
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Los Angeles
Last Inspection
Jul 18, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
55
Weighted Score
523.3
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (145)

F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 29, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0697Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: May 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 21, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Feb 25, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Feb 25, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 25, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 25, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Feb 18, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Feb 18, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0604Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Survey: Feb 4, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 4, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 4, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Feb 4, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 4, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 4, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Dec 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 29, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0606Potential for Harm

Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.

Survey: Aug 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Actual Harm

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

Survey: Aug 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Actual Harm

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

Survey: Jul 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0552Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0605Potential for Harm

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Survey: Jul 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1

+ 115 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$469,538
Number of Fines
8
Payment Denials
5
Total Penalties
13

Penalty History

FineAug 7, 2023
$4,587
FineJul 17, 2023
$13,762
FineMay 21, 2025
$20,665
FineFeb 4, 2026
$26,685
FineOct 3, 2024
$55,839
FineAug 9, 2024
$79,430
FineMay 15, 2024
$113,470
FineJul 18, 2025
$155,100
Payment DenialFeb 4, 2026
14 days denied
Payment DenialMay 21, 2025
14 days denied
Payment DenialFeb 7, 2025
52 days denied
Payment DenialAug 9, 2024
19 days denied
Payment DenialMay 15, 2024
19 days denied

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide3.01 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.26 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.52 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.79 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.21 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.06 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
41.7%
RN Turnover
44.4%
Administrators Left
3

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (15)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
ARARAT HOME OF LOS ANGELES INC.5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Dec 1, 1993
DARAKJIAN, PETERCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 1, 2024
KANIMIAN, JOSEPHCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 1, 2022
SINANIAN, SINANCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 1, 2022
TAYLOR, ROBERTCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AMar 1, 2024
GHOOKASIAN, DERIKCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 23, 2006
GHOOKASIAN, DERIKOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 23, 2006
HEKIMIAN, WALTEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 3, 2025
MICHAIL, JAMESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 11, 2024
DARAKJIAN, PETERTRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 1, 2024
KANIMIAN, JOSEPHTRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 1, 2022
SINANIAN, SINANTRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 1, 2022
TAYLOR, ROBERTTRUSTEE OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 1, 2024
HEKIMIAN, WALTERADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 12, 2025
MICHAIL, JAMESADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 12, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Ararat Nursing Facility and nearby alternatives.

All California facilities
Ararat Nursing Facility
Mission Hills, CACurrent facilityAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $469,538
Providence Holy Cross Med Ctr D/P SNF
Mission Hills, CA0 ft
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $97,923
The Grove Post-Acute Care Center
Sylmar, CA1.6 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $17,345
Granada Hills Convalescent
Granada Hills, CA1.6 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $8,018
Rinaldi Convalescent Hospital
Granada Hills, CA1.7 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Astoria Healthcare Center
Sylmar, CA2.3 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
The Rehabilitation Center of North Hills
North Hills, CA2.6 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $125,421
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Ararat Nursing Facility
Mission Hills, CA · Current facility
—1/51/54/5$469,538
Providence Holy Cross Med Ctr D/P SNF
Mission Hills, CA
0 ft1/51/53/5$97,923
The Grove Post-Acute Care Center
Sylmar, CA
1.6 mi2/51/53/5$17,345
Granada Hills Convalescent
Granada Hills, CA
1.6 mi5/53/55/5$8,018
Rinaldi Convalescent Hospital
Granada Hills, CA
1.7 mi1/51/53/5None recorded
Astoria Healthcare Center
Sylmar, CA
2.3 mi1/51/54/5None recorded
The Rehabilitation Center of North Hills
North Hills, CA
2.6 mi1/51/54/5$125,421

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Ararat Nursing Facility?▾
Ararat Nursing Facility has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Ararat Nursing Facility cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in California is $11,476/month for a semi-private room and $13,870/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Ararat Nursing Facility participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Ararat Nursing Facility had any health inspection violations?▾
Ararat Nursing Facility had 55 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jul 18, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 8 fine(s) totaling $469,538.
What are the staffing levels at Ararat Nursing Facility?▾
Ararat Nursing Facility provides 4.79 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.52 RN hours, 1.26 LPN hours, and 3.01 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 41.7%.
How many beds does Ararat Nursing Facility have?▾
Ararat Nursing Facility has 254 certified beds with an average of 237.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 94% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Ararat Nursing Facility?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in California, including 1 in Mission Hills. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Ararat Nursing Facility?▾
On Google Maps, Ararat Nursing Facility has a rating of 3.0 out of 5 based on 2 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.