NursingHomes.us
StatesRankingsCompare
NursingHomes.us

Independent nursing-home comparison using official CMS data. Not affiliated with the U.S. government.

Browse

  • All States
  • Rankings
  • Compare
  • Guides

Data

  • Nursing Home Chains
  • Inspection Codes
  • Data Sources

About

  • About Us
  • Contact
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
© 2026 NursingHomes.us. All data from CMS.gov.
HomeCaliforniaLa Crescenta Healthcare Center

La Crescenta Healthcare Center

3050 Montrose Ave, La Crescenta, CA 912148189570850WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.8on Google(16 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
92
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $17,122

How La Crescenta Healthcare Center 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
4/5
CA average
3.2/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
CA average
2.8/5
Close to state average
Staffing rating
5/5
CA average
3.3/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.38 hrs/day
CA average
4.52 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.66 hrs/day
CA average
0.67 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
34.4%
CA average
36.7%
Close to state average

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

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the California average of 3.2/5.

Health Inspection Trend

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

Previous cycle
26
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 25, 2025
Most recent cycle
11
deficiency citations
Inspected May 8, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 15 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.

La Crescenta Healthcare Center is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in La Crescenta, California with 92 certified beds. It has been operating since 1978. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
92
Avg Residents/Day
86.8
Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Oct 1, 1978
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
None
County
Los Angeles
Last Inspection
May 8, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
11
Weighted Score
76.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (54)

F0813Potential for Harm

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Survey: May 8, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0582Potential for Harm

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Survey: May 8, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: May 8, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0745Potential for Harm

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Survey: May 8, 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 8, 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 8, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 8, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0881Potential for Harm

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey: May 8, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0919Potential for Harm

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Survey: May 8, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0732Minimal Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: May 8, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

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

Survey: Jul 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Jul 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0814Potential for Harm

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Survey: Apr 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0908Potential for Harm

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Survey: Apr 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0554Potential for Harm

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey: Apr 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Apr 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Apr 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Apr 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Apr 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Apr 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Apr 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0585Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Survey: Feb 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0744Potential for Harm

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Survey: Feb 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0803Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Feb 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 10, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 24 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$17,122
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineJul 10, 2025
$17,122

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

Nurse Aide3.03 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.69 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.66 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.38 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total4.01 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.07 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
34.4%
RN Turnover
10.0%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Partnership
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (22)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
GC OPERATING COMPANY LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization99%Dec 6, 2011
GRANCARE LLC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ANov 17, 2010
MARINER HEALTH CARE, INC.5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ANov 17, 2010
MHC HOLDING COMPANY5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ANov 17, 2010
MHC WEST HOLDING COMPANY5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ANov 17, 2010
NATIONAL SENIOR CARE, INC.5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ANov 17, 2010
GRUNSTEIN, EMILY5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AFeb 6, 2019
CAPITAL FUNDING LLC5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTERESTOrganizationN/AJun 1, 2015
DELA CUADRA, ALEXMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMay 16, 2024
RIMANDO, JENNYMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AOct 29, 2020
SARCAUGA, DENNISMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AFeb 6, 2025
SARCAUGA, DENNISCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 6, 2025
AVAKIAN, SAROOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 1, 2017
DELA CUADRA, ALEXOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMay 16, 2024
RIMANDO, JENNYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 29, 2020
SARCAUGA, DENNISOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 6, 2025
VERDUGO VISTA OPERATING COMPANY GP LLCGENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AAug 27, 2014
GC OPERATING COMPANY LLCLIMITED PARTNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ADec 6, 2011
AVAKIAN, SAROADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/ADec 1, 2017
DELA CUADRA, ALEXADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMay 16, 2024
RIMANDO, JENNYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AOct 29, 2020
SARCAUGA, DENNISADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 6, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for La Crescenta Healthcare Center and nearby alternatives.

All California facilities
La Crescenta Healthcare Center
La Crescenta, CACurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $17,122
Montrose Springs Skilled Nursing & Wellness Center
Montrose, CA4,752 ft
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $32,139
Oakpark Healthcare Center
Tujunga, CA1.6 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Montrose Healthcare Center
Montrose, CA2.0 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
North Valley Nursing Center
Tujunga, CA3.9 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $64,102
Dreier's Nursing Care Center
Glendale, CA4.0 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $48,700
Golden Haven Care Center
Glendale, CA4.2 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $74,602
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
La Crescenta Healthcare Center
La Crescenta, CA · Current facility
—4/53/55/5$17,122
Montrose Springs Skilled Nursing & Wellness Center
Montrose, CA
4,752 ft3/52/53/5$32,139
Oakpark Healthcare Center
Tujunga, CA
1.6 mi5/53/55/5None recorded
Montrose Healthcare Center
Montrose, CA
2.0 mi3/53/54/5None recorded
North Valley Nursing Center
Tujunga, CA
3.9 mi1/51/54/5$64,102
Dreier's Nursing Care Center
Glendale, CA
4.0 mi2/52/54/5$48,700
Golden Haven Care Center
Glendale, CA
4.2 mi1/51/52/5$74,602

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 La Crescenta Healthcare Center?▾
La Crescenta Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does La Crescenta Healthcare Center 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). La Crescenta Healthcare Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has La Crescenta Healthcare Center had any health inspection violations?▾
La Crescenta Healthcare Center had 11 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 8, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $17,122.
What are the staffing levels at La Crescenta Healthcare Center?▾
La Crescenta Healthcare Center provides 4.38 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours, 0.69 LPN hours, and 3.03 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 34.4%.
How many beds does La Crescenta Healthcare Center have?▾
La Crescenta Healthcare Center has 92 certified beds with an average of 86.8 residents per day, resulting in approximately 94% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Partnership owned and is part of the Mariner Health Care chain.
Are there other nursing homes near La Crescenta Healthcare Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in California. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about La Crescenta Healthcare Center?▾
On Google Maps, La Crescenta Healthcare Center has a rating of 3.8 out of 5 based on 16 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.

Part of Mariner Health Care

This chain operates 17 facilities. View all →