The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited February 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: J
Nursing home report
Santa Clarita Post Acute
Registered name: SANTA CLARITA POST-ACUTE CARE CENTER
NEWHALL, CA · Medicare-certified · 99 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Santa Clarita Post Acute in Newhall, CA has a 1 out of 5 overall rating, with a 1 out of 5 health inspection rating and the lowest overall rating flag. Staffing is 3 out of 5, with reported nurse staffing slightly above the federal benchmark (4.22 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day), and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.2183 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 9, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.2183.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.61
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.01
- Nurse aides
- 2.59
- Weekend nursing
- 3.84
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 40%
Registered nurse turnover: 25%
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
17.5%10.4%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.4%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
8%6.4%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.8%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
3.8%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
0%4.4%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—3.2%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
26.8%25%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
3.9%2.7%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
15.3%14.1%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.5%1.8%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
98.3%99.2%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to get a doctor’s admission order and make sure the resident was under a doctor’s care. Cited February 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 710 — 42 CFR §483.30 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited July 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to reasonably accommodate each resident’s needs and preferences. Cited June 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 558 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited June 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — 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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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 15 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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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $84,568 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $118,170 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- 17 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jul 2, 2024
- $84,568
Federal fine
Jul 2, 2024
- $16,801
Federal fine
Feb 1, 2024
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Jun 1, 2023
Now operated by Newhall Avenue Healthcare Center, LLC, previously 23801 Newhall Avenue LLC.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of ABRAHAM BAK & MENACHEM GASTWIRTH · 19 homes · 2.6 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 96.2 residents on an average day (97% of 99 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 53 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.