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NORTH VALLEY NURSING CENTER

TUJUNGA, CA · Medicare-certified · 92 beds

Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall

North Valley Nursing Center in Tujunga, CA has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a 1-star health inspection rating but 4-star staffing and quality measures. It has $64,102 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent federal penalty; reported nurse staffing is 4.35 hours per resident per day, slightly above the federal benchmark of 4.1.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

4.3537 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: May 22, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $64,102recent federal penalty

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.3537.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
0.43
Licensed practical nurses
1.24
Nurse aides
2.69
Weekend nursing
3.85

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 17%
Registered nurse turnover: 10%

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

10.9%10.6%No change

Residents with a fall causing major injury

1.3%1.4%No change

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

3.4%3.9%No change

Residents with a urinary tract infection

0%0%No change

Residents who lost too much weight

1.4%6%Worsening

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

1.6%8.1%Worsening

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

3.5%3.4%No change

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

8%6.9%Improving

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

3%3.2%No change

Residents with a long-term catheter

1.1%0%Improving

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

10.2%4.5%Improving

Residents with depressive symptoms

4.1%0%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

95.2%

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

100%100%No change

What the inspectors found

The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: J

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

The nursing home failed to prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge. Cited September 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 624 — 42 CFR §483.15 — S/S: J

The home failed to plan the resident’s discharge to meet the resident’s goals and needs. Cited September 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 660 — 42 CFR §483.21 — S/S: J

The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited August 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.

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  3. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $64,102 was recorded.

  4. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.

  5. PENALTY

    A federal payment denial was recorded.

  6. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $63,141 was recorded.

  7. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 12 health deficiencies.

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  8. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.

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  9. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.

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Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $64,102 in total fines · 1 payment denial.

  • Medicare/Medicaid payment denial

    Mar 28, 2025

    20 days
  • Federal fine

    Mar 28, 2025

    $64,102

Operator & ownership

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of DAVID JOHNSON · 47 homes · 3.2 stars avg
Occupancy
87.6 residents on an average day (95% of 92 beds)
Resident voice
Resident & family councils
Medicare history
Certified for 59 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.