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Vernon Healthcare Center

1037 W. Vernon Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90037

(323) 232-4895 Compare Map
Overall1★☆☆☆☆
Inspections1★☆☆☆☆
Staffing2★★☆☆☆
Quality3★★★☆☆
Federal fines$200,5634 fines

Medicare flags this nursing home for abuse. Medicare adds this flag when a home was cited for abuse that harmed a resident, or for potential abuse more than once. Ask the home what changed.

Inspection citations

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DateSeverityWhat inspectors foundVisit
Jul 31, 2026 D · potential Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Complaint
Jul 31, 2026 D · potential Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Complaint
Jul 31, 2026 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
Jul 22, 2026 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
Jul 17, 2026 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
Jul 8, 2026 G · harm Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Complaint
Jun 30, 2026 D · potential Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Complaint
Jun 30, 2026 D · potential Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Complaint
Jun 30, 2026 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
Jun 10, 2026 D · potential Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Complaint
Jun 10, 2026 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
Jun 10, 2026 D · potential Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Complaint
May 15, 2026 D · potential Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Complaint
May 6, 2026 D · potential Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Complaint
May 6, 2026 D · potential Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Complaint
May 5, 2026 D · potential Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Complaint
May 5, 2026 D · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
Jan 28, 2026 D · potential Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Complaint
Jan 9, 2026 D · potential Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Routine
Jan 9, 2026 D · potential Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Routine
Jan 9, 2026 D · potential Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Routine
Jan 9, 2026 D · potential Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Routine
Jan 9, 2026 D · potential Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Routine
Jan 9, 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
Jan 9, 2026 D · potential Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. Routine
Jan 9, 2026 E · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Routine
Jan 9, 2026 D · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Routine
Jan 9, 2026 B · minimal Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Routine
Dec 9, 2025 D · potential Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Complaint
Dec 9, 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
Dec 9, 2025 D · potential Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Complaint
Sep 12, 2025 D · potential Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. Complaint
Aug 1, 2025 D · potential Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Complaint
Aug 1, 2025 D · potential Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. Complaint
Aug 1, 2025 D · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
Jun 6, 2025 D · potential Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. Complaint
May 5, 2025 J · harm Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. Complaint
Apr 10, 2025 D · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
Mar 13, 2025 D · potential Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Complaint
Feb 20, 2025 D · potential Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Complaint
Feb 20, 2025 D · potential 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. Complaint
Jan 10, 2025 D · potential Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. Routine
Jan 10, 2025 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
Jan 10, 2025 D · potential Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Routine
Jan 10, 2025 D · potential PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Routine
Jan 10, 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
Jan 10, 2025 D · potential Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Routine
Jan 10, 2025 D · potential Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. Routine
Jan 10, 2025 D · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Routine
Jan 10, 2025 D · potential Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Routine
Jan 10, 2025 D · potential Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Routine
Jan 10, 2025 D · potential Post nurse staffing information every day. Routine
Jan 10, 2025 D · potential Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Routine
Jan 10, 2025 E · potential Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Routine
Jan 10, 2025 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
Jan 10, 2025 D · potential Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. Routine
Jan 10, 2025 F · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Routine
Jan 10, 2025 D · potential Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Routine
Jan 10, 2025 D · potential Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. Routine
Jan 10, 2025 D · potential Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Routine
Jan 10, 2025 D · potential Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. Routine
Jan 10, 2025 B · minimal Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Routine
Dec 18, 2024 D · potential Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Complaint
Dec 18, 2024 D · potential Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Complaint
Nov 18, 2024 D · potential Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Complaint
Nov 18, 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. Complaint
Nov 18, 2024 D · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Complaint
Nov 12, 2024 D · potential Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Complaint
Oct 30, 2024 E · potential Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Complaint
Oct 30, 2024 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
Oct 9, 2024 D · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
Oct 7, 2024 D · potential Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Complaint
Oct 7, 2024 E · potential Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. Complaint
Oct 1, 2024 D · potential Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Complaint
Oct 1, 2024 D · potential Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Complaint
Oct 1, 2024 D · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Complaint
Oct 1, 2024 D · potential Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Complaint
Oct 1, 2024 D · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Complaint
Sep 13, 2024 E · potential Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Complaint
Aug 28, 2024 D · potential Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Complaint
Aug 28, 2024 D · potential Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Complaint
Aug 15, 2024 E · potential Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Complaint
Aug 12, 2024 D · potential Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Complaint
Aug 12, 2024 D · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Complaint
Aug 12, 2024 G · harm Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Complaint
Aug 12, 2024 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
Aug 12, 2024 D · potential Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Complaint
Aug 9, 2024 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
Aug 9, 2024 D · potential Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Complaint
Jul 31, 2024 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
Jul 31, 2024 D · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Complaint
Jul 31, 2024 D · potential Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Complaint
Jul 9, 2024 D · potential Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Complaint
Jul 9, 2024 D · potential Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Complaint
Jul 9, 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. Complaint
Jul 9, 2024 D · potential Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Complaint
Jun 10, 2024 D · potential Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them. Complaint
Jun 4, 2024 E · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Complaint
May 24, 2024 D · potential Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Complaint
May 24, 2024 G · harm Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Complaint
May 24, 2024 D · potential Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Complaint
Mar 13, 2024 D · potential Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Complaint
Mar 13, 2024 D · potential Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Complaint
Feb 14, 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. Complaint
Jan 4, 2024 E · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
Dec 15, 2023 D · potential Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Routine
Dec 15, 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
Dec 15, 2023 D · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
Dec 15, 2023 E · potential Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. Routine
Dec 15, 2023 D · potential Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Routine
Dec 15, 2023 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
Dec 15, 2023 D · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Routine
Dec 15, 2023 B · minimal Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Routine

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)
055167
Certified beds
99
Legal owner
Vernon Healthcare Center, LLC
Part of
Pacific Healthcare Holdings

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

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