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HomeCaliforniaValley Palms Care Center

Valley Palms Care Center

13400 Sherman Way, N Hollywood, CA 916058189830103
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
99
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $16,349

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 1/5 stars (below average)

• Has 99 certified beds with an average of 92.5 residents per day (93% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 26 deficiencies (inspected Jan 22, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $16,349 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 4.10 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 35.1%

• Part of the Cambridge Healthcare Services chain (32 facilities)

Valley Palms Care Center is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in N Hollywood, California with 99 certified beds. It has been operating since 1973. The facility scored below average compared to California facilities.

Beds
99
Avg Residents/Day
92.5
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 1, 1973
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Los Angeles
Last Inspection
Jan 22, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
26
Weighted Score
175.0
Infection Citations
3

Deficiency Citations (97)

F0600Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 19, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0697Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 19, 2025Corrected: 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: Dec 19, 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 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Sep 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: May 1, 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: May 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0691Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: May 1, 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: Feb 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Feb 26, 2025Corrected: 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 6, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 6, 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: Jan 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0552Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Jan 22, 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: Jan 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Jan 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Jan 22, 2025Corrected: 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: Jan 22, 2025Corrected: 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: Jan 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: Jan 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Jan 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0805Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Survey: Jan 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 22, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 22, 2025Corrected: 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: Nov 27, 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: Sep 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 67 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$16,349
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineFeb 18, 2024
$16,349
Payment DenialFeb 18, 2024
5 days denied

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

Nurse Aide2.51 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN1.16 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.43 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing4.10 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.67 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.14 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
35.1%
RN Turnover
42.9%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (10)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
IRA E SMEDRA LIVING TRUST5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/ANov 23, 2020
SHERSHER LP5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 1, 1992
WIN WIN ENTERPRISES, LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 1, 1992
WOLFF LIVING TRUST DTD 03/09/20005% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJan 1, 1992
DEUTSCH, BARUCH5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ASep 13, 1999
LATT, MAUREEN5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/ASep 13, 1999
SMEDRA, IRAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 13, 1999
WINTNER, JACOBOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 13, 2016
SMEDRA, IRACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 13, 1999
WINTNER, JACOBCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 13, 2016

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Valley Palms Care Center?▾
Valley Palms Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Valley Palms Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Valley Palms Care Center had 26 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 22, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $16,349 across 1 fine(s). It also has 3 infection control citation(s).
What are the staffing levels at Valley Palms Care Center?▾
Valley Palms Care Center provides 4.10 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours, 1.16 LPN hours, and 2.51 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 35.1%.
How many beds does Valley Palms Care Center have?▾
Valley Palms Care Center has 99 certified beds with an average of 92.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 93% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Cambridge Healthcare Services chain.

Part of Cambridge Healthcare Services

This chain operates 32 facilities. View all →