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.
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Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
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Topanga Terrace is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Canoga Park, California with 112 certified beds. It has been operating since 1973. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with 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 safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
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.
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
+ 11 more deficiencies
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE TOPANGA GROUP | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | Jul 23, 2014 |
| BUCHMAN LIVING TRUST | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 96% | Jul 23, 2014 |
| HELEN KAIN FAMILY TRUST FBO DIANE CUTLER | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Jul 23, 2014 |
| HELEN KAIN FAMILY TRUST FBO KATHY L. COLLEN | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Jul 23, 2014 |
| HELEN KAIN FAMILY TRUST FBO MICHELLE KAIN | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Jul 23, 2014 |
| FIKANY, MARCY | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | N/A | Jul 23, 2014 |
| BUCHMAN, CARY | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Aug 1, 1988 |
| BUCHMAN, AVI | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jun 1, 2019 |
| BUCHMAN, CARY | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Aug 1, 1988 |
| LYONS, BEN | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jun 1, 2019 |
| BUCHMAN, AVI | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jun 1, 2019 |
| BUCHMAN, CARY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Aug 1, 1988 |
| GAN-EL, DAN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2018 |
| QUALITY HEALTH SERVICES CORPORATION | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Jan 1, 1996 |
| REHAB ALLIANCE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Oct 1, 2017 |
| THE TOPANGA GROUP | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Jul 23, 2014 |
| ALVARADO, SERVANDO | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Oct 17, 1994 |
| BOYCE, SURENA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Aug 27, 2012 |
| BUCHMAN, AVI | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2017 |
| BUCHMAN, CARY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 11, 1996 |
| DE CASTRO, MILDRED | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Apr 29, 2024 |
| DELGADO, GARY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Nov 29, 1999 |
| GAN-EL, DAN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jul 15, 2007 |
| HEVER, LEERON | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Sep 8, 2015 |
| LAVE, VAREN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Aug 4, 2022 |
| LEWIS, JACKLIN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Oct 1, 2017 |
| LINGHU, STEVEN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jul 6, 2021 |
| LOPEZ, DIANA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jun 12, 2023 |
| LYONS, BEN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Apr 23, 2020 |
| MUALEM, SHIRLEY MAE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Oct 23, 2000 |
| NASSERI, JONATHAN | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2022 |
| NELSON, CARL | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Mar 1, 2020 |
| ROBLES, JUDITH | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 14, 2015 |
| RODRIGUEZ PEREZ, JOSE | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Apr 10, 2023 |
| TRUJILLO, MARIA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | May 6, 2013 |
| WONG, LETITIA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jun 3, 2013 |
| BUCHMAN, MICHAEL | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jun 17, 2025 |
| BUCHMAN, MINDY | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jun 17, 2025 |
| GOLDENBERG, ALYSON | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Aug 7, 2025 |
| GOLDENBERG, EVAN | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Aug 7, 2025 |
| GOLDENBERG, MELISSA | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Aug 7, 2025 |
| GOLDENBERG, STEPHANIE | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Aug 7, 2025 |
| BUCHMAN LIVING TRUST | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Jan 1, 2007 |
| QUALITY HEALTH SERVICES CORPORATION | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Jun 3, 2025 |
| REHAB ALLIANCE | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Aug 6, 2025 |
| ALVARADO, SERVANDO | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Oct 17, 1994 |
| BOYCE, SURENA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Aug 27, 2012 |
| BUCHMAN, AVI | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2017 |
| BUCHMAN, CARY | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jan 11, 1996 |
| BUCHMAN, LINDA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Apr 28, 1998 |
| DE CASTRO, MILDRED | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Apr 29, 2024 |
| DELGADO, GARY | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Nov 29, 1999 |
| GAN-EL, DAN | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jul 16, 2007 |
| GOLDENBERG, JEFFREY | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2024 |
| GOLDENBERG, MARK | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2024 |
| HEVER, LEERON | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Sep 8, 2015 |
| LAVE, VAREN | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Aug 4, 2022 |
| LEWIS, JACKLIN | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Oct 1, 2017 |
| LINGHU, STEVEN | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jul 6, 2021 |
| LOPEZ, DIANA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jun 12, 2023 |
| LYONS, BEN | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Apr 23, 2020 |
| MUALEM, SHIRLEY MAE | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Oct 23, 2000 |
| NASSERI, JONATHAN | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2022 |
| NELSON, CARL | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Mar 1, 2020 |
| PARVER, KAREN | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Apr 28, 1998 |
| ROBLES, JUDITH | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Dec 14, 2015 |
| RODRIGUEZ PEREZ, JOSE | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Apr 10, 2023 |
| SCHWARTZ, MICHAEL | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Apr 28, 1998 |
| SCHWARTZ, SUSAN | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Apr 28, 1998 |
| TRUJILLO, MARIA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | May 6, 2013 |
| WONG, LETITIA | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Jun 3, 2013 |
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