The home failed to ensure residents received food prepared in a form that met their individual needs. Cited January 2026 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 805 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: K
Nursing home report
MACLAY HEALTHCARE CENTER
SYLMAR, CA · Medicare-certified · 141 beds
Needs attention
Special Focus candidateAbuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
MACLAY HEALTHCARE CENTER has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a 1-star health inspection rating, a 3-star staffing rating, and a 5-star quality measures rating. It is a Special Focus Facility candidate/flagged special focus facility, had $269,233 in fines over the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 4.10 hours per resident per day, matching the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.0998 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 29, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $269,233special focus facility
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.0998.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.43
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.13
- Nurse aides
- 2.54
- Weekend nursing
- 3.72
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 44%
Registered nurse turnover: 61%
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).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
11.7%11.9%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%1%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.2%5.3%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%3.2%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
1%3.5%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
4%5.2%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
0%8.2%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
17.4%20.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
15%16%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
6.1%11.1%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—99.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—91.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.4%91.9%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited March 2025 — 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 protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
The home failed to make sure residents got food that met their allergies, intolerances, and preferences. Cited October 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 806 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited December 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: G
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $19,610 was recorded.
- 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 5 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $67,315 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 34 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $52,142 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $112,506 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $17,660 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $86,623 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 7 fines · $384,678 in total fines · 5 payment denials.
- $19,610
Federal fine
Apr 29, 2026
- 38 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jan 16, 2026
- $67,315
Federal fine
Jan 16, 2026
- 20 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Mar 22, 2025
- $52,142
Federal fine
Mar 22, 2025
- 14 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Oct 11, 2024
- $112,506
Federal fine
Oct 11, 2024
- $17,660
Federal fine
Oct 11, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of SERRANO GROUP · 11 homes · 2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 127.1 residents on an average day (90% of 141 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.