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Astoria Healthcare Center

14040 Astoria Street, Sylmar, CA 91342

(818) 367-5881 Compare Map
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Federal fines$29,6201 fine

Inspection citations

153 shown

DateSeverityWhat inspectors foundVisit
Aug 20, 2026 D · potential Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Complaint
Aug 18, 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
Aug 14, 2026 D · potential Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Routine
Aug 14, 2026 E · potential Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Routine
Aug 14, 2026 E · potential Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Routine
Aug 14, 2026 E · potential Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Routine
Aug 14, 2026 D · 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
Aug 14, 2026 E · 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
Aug 14, 2026 E · potential Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Routine
Aug 14, 2026 E · potential Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. Routine
Aug 14, 2026 E · potential PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Routine
Aug 14, 2026 E · potential Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Routine
Aug 14, 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. Routine
Aug 14, 2026 D · potential Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Routine
Aug 14, 2026 D · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Routine
Aug 14, 2026 D · potential Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Complaint
Aug 14, 2026 D · 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
Aug 14, 2026 E · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Routine
Aug 14, 2026 E · potential Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Routine
Aug 14, 2026 D · potential Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Routine
Aug 14, 2026 E · potential Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Routine
Aug 14, 2026 E · potential Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Routine
Aug 14, 2026 D · potential Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. Routine
Aug 14, 2026 E · potential Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Routine
Aug 14, 2026 E · potential Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Routine
Aug 14, 2026 E · potential Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Routine
Aug 14, 2026 D · potential Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Routine
Aug 14, 2026 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
Aug 14, 2026 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
Aug 14, 2026 E · potential Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Routine
Aug 14, 2026 E · potential Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Routine
Aug 14, 2026 E · potential Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. Routine
Aug 14, 2026 E · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Routine
Aug 14, 2026 E · potential Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Routine
Aug 14, 2026 D · potential Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Routine
Aug 14, 2026 E · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Routine
Aug 14, 2026 E · potential Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Routine
Aug 14, 2026 E · potential Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Routine
Aug 14, 2026 E · potential Keep all essential equipment working safely. Routine
Jul 22, 2026 D · potential Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Complaint
Jul 22, 2026 E · 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. Complaint
Jun 16, 2026 D · potential Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. Complaint
Jun 16, 2026 E · potential Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Complaint
Jun 16, 2026 D · potential Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Complaint
Jun 4, 2026 D · potential Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Complaint
Jun 4, 2026 D · potential Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Complaint
May 11, 2026 D · potential Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Complaint
May 11, 2026 D · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Complaint
May 11, 2026 D · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
May 11, 2026 D · potential Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Complaint
May 1, 2026 D · potential Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Complaint
May 1, 2026 D · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Complaint
Apr 29, 2026 E · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Complaint
Apr 21, 2026 D · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Complaint
Apr 2, 2026 E · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Complaint
Mar 18, 2026 D · potential Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Complaint
Jan 8, 2026 E · potential Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Complaint
Jan 8, 2026 D · potential Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Complaint
Dec 26, 2025 D · potential Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Complaint
Dec 26, 2025 G · harm Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Complaint
Dec 26, 2025 G · harm Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Complaint
Dec 26, 2025 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. Complaint
Dec 26, 2025 E · 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. Complaint
Dec 5, 2025 D · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Complaint
Nov 21, 2025 D · potential Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Complaint
Nov 21, 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
Nov 21, 2025 E · potential Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Complaint
Nov 21, 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 11, 2025 D · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Complaint
Aug 18, 2025 D · potential Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Complaint
Aug 6, 2025 D · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Complaint
Aug 6, 2025 D · potential Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Complaint
May 9, 2025 D · potential Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Routine
May 9, 2025 D · potential Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Routine
May 9, 2025 D · potential Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Routine
May 9, 2025 D · potential Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Routine
May 9, 2025 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
May 9, 2025 E · 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
May 9, 2025 E · potential Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Routine
May 9, 2025 E · potential Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. Routine
May 9, 2025 D · potential Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Routine
May 9, 2025 E · potential Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Routine
May 9, 2025 E · potential Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Routine
May 9, 2025 E · potential Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Routine
May 9, 2025 D · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Routine
May 9, 2025 D · potential Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Routine
May 9, 2025 D · 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
May 9, 2025 E · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Routine
May 9, 2025 D · potential Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Routine
May 9, 2025 E · potential Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Routine
May 9, 2025 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. Routine
May 9, 2025 E · potential Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Routine
May 9, 2025 D · potential Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Routine
May 9, 2025 E · potential Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Routine
May 9, 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
May 9, 2025 D · potential Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them. Routine
May 9, 2025 D · potential Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. Routine
May 9, 2025 E · potential Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Routine
May 9, 2025 E · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Routine
May 9, 2025 D · potential Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. Routine
May 9, 2025 D · potential Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Routine
May 9, 2025 E · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Routine
May 9, 2025 D · potential Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Routine
May 9, 2025 E · potential Provide enough space and equipment to meet each resident's needs Routine
May 9, 2025 E · potential Keep all essential equipment working safely. Routine
Apr 29, 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
Apr 29, 2025 D · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Complaint
Mar 20, 2025 D · potential Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Complaint
Mar 20, 2025 D · potential Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Complaint
Jan 27, 2025 D · potential Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Complaint
Jan 27, 2025 D · potential Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Complaint
Jan 27, 2025 D · potential Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Complaint
May 17, 2024 D · potential Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Routine
May 17, 2024 E · potential Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Routine
May 17, 2024 B · minimal Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. Routine
May 17, 2024 B · minimal Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. Routine
May 17, 2024 D · potential Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Routine
May 17, 2024 D · potential Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Routine
May 17, 2024 E · 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
May 17, 2024 E · potential Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Routine
May 17, 2024 B · minimal Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Routine
May 17, 2024 E · potential Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Routine
May 17, 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. Routine
May 17, 2024 E · potential Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Routine
May 17, 2024 D · potential Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. Complaint
May 17, 2024 D · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Routine
May 17, 2024 D · potential Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. Routine
May 17, 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
May 17, 2024 E · potential Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Routine
May 17, 2024 D · potential Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Routine
May 17, 2024 E · potential Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Routine
May 17, 2024 E · potential Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Routine
May 17, 2024 D · potential Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Routine
May 17, 2024 E · potential Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. Routine
May 17, 2024 D · potential Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. Complaint
May 17, 2024 D · potential Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Routine
May 17, 2024 E · 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
May 17, 2024 E · 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. Routine
May 17, 2024 E · potential Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Routine
May 17, 2024 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 17, 2024 E · potential Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. Routine
May 17, 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
May 17, 2024 E · potential Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Routine
May 17, 2024 D · potential Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Routine
May 17, 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 17, 2024 E · potential Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Routine
May 17, 2024 E · potential Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. Routine
May 17, 2024 E · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Routine
May 17, 2024 E · potential Keep all essential equipment working safely. Routine
Apr 1, 2024 D · potential Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Complaint
Feb 20, 2024 D · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Complaint
Dec 12, 2023 G · harm Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Complaint
Dec 12, 2023 D · potential Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. 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)
056084
Certified beds
218
Legal owner
Astoria Healthcare Center, LLC
Part of
Aaron Mayer

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

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