Ararat Nursing Facility in Mission Hills, CA has a 1-star overall rating, with 1-star health inspections and 2-star quality measures, but 4-star staffing that is above the federal benchmark (4.79 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day). It is a Special Focus Facility candidate/attention flag, with $233,885 in fines over the last 24 months and recent citations involving restraints, abuse prevention, and accident hazards.
Last inspection: July 24, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $233,885special focus facility
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.792.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.52
Licensed practical nurses
1.26
Nurse aides
3.01
Weekend nursing
4.21
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 42%
Registered nurse turnover: 44%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
25%26.3%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
8.6%7.4%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.4%3.6%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.7%4.6%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
5.5%11.9%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
9.8%8.6%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
7.9%12.7%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
10.7%13.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—7.7%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
1%1.5%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
10.9%8.8%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.6%93.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—85.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
69.2%82.6%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure residents were free from physical restraints unless they were needed for medical treatment. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 604 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited June 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited June 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited May 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited June 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: G
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $19,610 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $19,610 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.
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STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $17,345 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $26,685 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $100,816 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $155,100 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $20,665 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $20,303 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $55,839 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $79,430 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $113,470 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 8 fines · $426,785 in total fines · 4 payment denials.
Federal fine
Jul 10, 2026
$19,610
Federal fine
May 21, 2026
$19,610
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Feb 4, 2026
14 days
Federal fine
Feb 4, 2026
$17,345
Federal fine
Jul 18, 2025
$100,816
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
May 21, 2025
14 days
Federal fine
May 21, 2025
$20,665
Federal fine
Oct 3, 2024
$55,839
Operator & ownership
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Occupancy
237.7 residents on an average day (94% of 254 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 32 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.