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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Lake Balboa Care Center is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Van Nuys, California with 50 certified beds. It has been operating since 1972. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.
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 food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
No penalties on record.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BARRON, CRAIG | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Feb 1, 2023 |
| SHIRAZI, KEYVAN | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Feb 1, 2023 |
| WILLITS, ADAM | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Nov 8, 2022 |
| BURNAM, SOON | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Nov 8, 2022 |
| GAMERO, ALICIA | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2023 |
| KEETCH, CHAD | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Mar 1, 2011 |
| SATO, AMI | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Sep 9, 2024 |
| BARRON, CRAIG | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Feb 1, 2023 |
| SHIRAZI, KEYVAN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Feb 1, 2023 |
| PORT, BARRY | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jun 29, 2025 |
| ENSIGN SERVICES INC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Nov 1, 2022 |
| BARRON, CRAIG | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Feb 1, 2023 |
| SHIRAZI, KEYVAN | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Feb 1, 2023 |
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