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Nursing home · Medicare certified

Lake Balboa Care Center

16955 Vanowen Street, Van Nuys, CA 91406

(818) 343-0700 Compare Map
Overall4★★★★☆
Inspections3★★★☆☆
Staffing4★★★★☆
Quality5★★★★★
Federal finesNoneon record

Inspection citations

30 shown

DateSeverityWhat inspectors foundVisit
Jul 23, 2026 D · potential Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Complaint
Jul 23, 2026 E · potential Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide. Complaint
Apr 12, 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
Apr 12, 2026 E · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Routine
Apr 12, 2026 E · potential Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Routine
Apr 12, 2026 D · potential Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Routine
Apr 12, 2026 D · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Routine
Apr 12, 2026 D · potential Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Routine
Apr 12, 2026 D · potential Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Routine
Apr 12, 2026 E · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Routine
Apr 12, 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
Mar 12, 2026 E · potential Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Complaint
Mar 12, 2026 E · potential Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Complaint
Mar 12, 2026 D · potential Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Complaint
Mar 12, 2026 E · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Complaint
Jan 26, 2026 D · potential Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Complaint
Dec 5, 2025 D · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Complaint
Mar 30, 2025 D · potential Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Routine
Mar 30, 2025 D · potential Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Routine
Mar 30, 2025 D · potential Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Routine
Mar 30, 2025 D · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Routine
Mar 30, 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 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Complaint
Dec 13, 2024 D · potential Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Complaint
Mar 21, 2024 D · potential Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Routine
Mar 21, 2024 D · potential Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Routine
Mar 21, 2024 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
Mar 21, 2024 E · potential Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Routine
Mar 21, 2024 D · potential Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Routine
Mar 21, 2024 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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Lake Balboa Care Center
16955 Vanowen Street, Van Nuys, CA 91406 · (818) 343-0700

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Record on file

Certification
Medicare and Medi-Cal certified skilled nursing facility
Medicare number (CCN)
056180
Certified beds
50
Legal owner
Nightfall Healthcare INC
Part of
The Ensign Group

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

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