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HomeCaliforniaLake Balboa Care Center

Lake Balboa Care Center

16955 Vanowen Street, Van Nuys, CA 914068183430700
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
5/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
50
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 5/5 stars (above average)

• Has 50 certified beds with an average of 47.2 residents per day (94% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 5 deficiencies (inspected Mar 30, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 4.65 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 35.5%

• Part of the The Ensign Group chain (324 facilities)

Lake Balboa Care Center is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Van Nuys, California with 50 certified beds. It has been operating since 1972. The facility scored above average compared to California facilities.

Beds
50
Avg Residents/Day
47.2
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
May 1, 1972
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Los Angeles
Last Inspection
Mar 30, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5
Weighted Score
24.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (22)

F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Mar 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0697Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0912Minimal Harm

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Survey: Mar 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 18, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Dec 13, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Mar 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0578Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Mar 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0755Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 21, 2024Corrected: 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: Mar 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0912Minimal Harm

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Survey: Mar 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 25, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Nov 21, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0565Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Survey: Nov 21, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: Nov 21, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0755Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 21, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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: Nov 21, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Nov 21, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0912Minimal Harm

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Survey: Nov 21, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

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

Nurse Aide2.49 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN1.37 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.78 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing4.65 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.98 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.28 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
35.5%
RN Turnover
30.0%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (9)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
FLAGSTONE HEALTHCARE SOUTH LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Nov 8, 2022
THE ENSIGN GROUP INC5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Nov 8, 2022
BARRON, CRAIGOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2023
SHIRAZI, KEYVANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 1, 2023
WILLITS, ADAMCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/ANov 8, 2022
BURNAM, SOONCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 8, 2022
GAMERO, ALICIACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2023
KEETCH, CHADCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 1, 2011
SATO, AMICORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 9, 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Lake Balboa Care Center?▾
Lake Balboa Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 5/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Lake Balboa Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Lake Balboa Care Center had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Mar 30, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Lake Balboa Care Center?▾
Lake Balboa Care Center provides 4.65 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.78 RN hours, 1.37 LPN hours, and 2.49 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 35.5%.
How many beds does Lake Balboa Care Center have?▾
Lake Balboa Care Center has 50 certified beds with an average of 47.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 94% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the The Ensign Group chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Lake Balboa Care Center?▾
Yes, there are 5 other nursing homes in Van Nuys, California with an average rating of 2.7/5. You can compare all facilities on the Van Nuys nursing homes page.

Part of The Ensign Group

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