La Crescenta Healthcare Center has a 2 out of 5 overall rating, with 2-star health inspections but stronger 4-star staffing and quality measures. It reported 4.26 nurse hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, and it has had $17,122 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent federal penalty.
Last inspection: July 19, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $17,122recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.2619.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.61
Licensed practical nurses
0.73
Nurse aides
2.92
Weekend nursing
4.00
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 41%
Registered nurse turnover: 13%
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
13.4%13.3%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.5%2.6%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.5%7.2%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
5.5%6.9%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
20.7%9.8%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
14.3%2.5%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
15.6%13.2%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.1%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
1.4%1.5%No change
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
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited July 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to properly dispose of garbage and other waste. Cited April 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 814 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide services that met professional standards of quality. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 658 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(3) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to keep essential equipment working safely. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 908 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: E
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 $17,122 was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $17,122 in total fines.
Federal fine
Jul 10, 2025
$17,122
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Chain
Part of MARINER HEALTH CARE · 17 homes · 3.2 stars avg
Occupancy
86.2 residents on an average day (94% of 92 beds)
Medicare history
Certified for 47 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.