The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited September 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
Mountain View Convalescent Hospital
Registered name: MOUNTAIN VIEW CONV HOSP
SYLMAR, CA · Medicare-certified · 114 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Mountain View Convalescent Hospital in Sylmar, CA has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a very low health inspection rating of 1 star but strong staffing (4 stars) and quality measures (5 stars). Its reported nurse staffing is 4.59 hours per resident per day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and it had $0 in fines over the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.5918 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 26, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.5918.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.68
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.45
- Nurse aides
- 2.46
- Weekend nursing
- 4.18
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 27%
Registered nurse turnover: 7%
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
8.1%5.3%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%0%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.6%2.5%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
2.8%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
10%5.7%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
8%4.1%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
9.2%11.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0.8%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
4.9%4.3%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
7.4%1.4%Improving
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
—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 home failed to properly dispose of garbage and other waste. Cited March 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 814 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to keep its areas safe, easy to use, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Cited October 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 921 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to reasonably accommodate each resident’s needs and preferences. Cited March 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 558 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to honor residents’ choices about treatment, research participation, and advance care instructions. Cited March 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 578 — 42 CFR §483.10 — 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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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of CAMBRIDGE HEALTHCARE SERVICES · 32 homes · 2.5 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 104.6 residents on an average day (92% of 114 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 49 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.