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La Crescenta Healthcare Center

3050 Montrose Ave, La Crescenta, CA 91214

(818) 957-0850 Compare Map
Overall5★★★★★
Inspections4★★★★☆
Staffing5★★★★★
Quality4★★★★☆
Federal fines$17,1221 fine

Inspection citations

52 shown

DateSeverityWhat inspectors foundVisit
May 8, 2026 D · potential Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Routine
May 8, 2026 D · potential Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Routine
May 8, 2026 B · minimal Post nurse staffing information every day. Routine
May 8, 2026 D · potential Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. Routine
May 8, 2026 D · potential 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. Routine
May 8, 2026 E · potential Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. Routine
May 8, 2026 D · potential Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Routine
May 8, 2026 D · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Routine
May 8, 2026 D · potential Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Routine
May 8, 2026 D · potential Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Routine
Jul 19, 2025 J · harm Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
Jul 10, 2025 G · harm Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
Apr 25, 2025 D · potential Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Routine
Apr 25, 2025 D · potential Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Routine
Apr 25, 2025 D · potential Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Routine
Apr 25, 2025 E · potential Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Routine
Apr 25, 2025 D · potential Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Routine
Apr 25, 2025 D · potential Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Routine
Apr 25, 2025 D · potential Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Routine
Apr 25, 2025 D · potential 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. Routine
Apr 25, 2025 D · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Routine
Apr 25, 2025 E · potential Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Routine
Apr 25, 2025 E · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Routine
Apr 25, 2025 E · potential Keep all essential equipment working safely. Routine
Feb 25, 2025 E · potential 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. Complaint
Feb 25, 2025 D · potential Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Complaint
Feb 25, 2025 D · potential Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Complaint
Feb 25, 2025 D · potential Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. Complaint
Feb 25, 2025 D · potential 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. Complaint
Dec 10, 2024 D · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
Aug 9, 2024 D · potential Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Complaint
Aug 9, 2024 D · potential Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Complaint
Jun 5, 2024 D · potential Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Complaint
Apr 25, 2024 D · potential Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Routine
Apr 25, 2024 D · potential Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Routine
Apr 25, 2024 E · potential 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. Routine
Apr 25, 2024 D · potential 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. Routine
Apr 25, 2024 D · potential Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Routine
Apr 25, 2024 D · potential Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Routine
Apr 25, 2024 E · potential Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Routine
Apr 25, 2024 E · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Routine
Apr 25, 2024 D · potential Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Routine
Apr 25, 2024 E · potential Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Routine
Apr 25, 2024 E · potential 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. Routine
Apr 25, 2024 E · potential Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. Routine
Apr 25, 2024 E · potential 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. Routine
Apr 25, 2024 E · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Routine
Apr 25, 2024 F · potential Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Routine
Apr 25, 2024 D · potential Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Routine
Dec 28, 2023 D · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
Nov 15, 2023 D · potential Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Complaint
Oct 27, 2023 D · potential Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Complaint

Medicare's severity letters: A–C minimal harm, D–F potential for more than minimal harm, G–L actual harm or immediate danger. Source: CMS health deficiencies file, processed October 1, 2026.

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Record on file

Certification
Medicare and Medi-Cal certified skilled nursing facility
Medicare number (CCN)
055960
Certified beds
92
Legal owner
Verdugo Vista Operating Company LP
Part of
Mariner Health Care

Full profile on Medicare's Care Compare. Source: CMS, processed October 1, 2026.

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