The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited January 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
THE GARDENS HEALTHCARE CENTER
NORTHRIDGE, CA · Medicare-certified · 45 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
THE GARDENS HEALTHCARE CENTER (NORTHRIDGE, CA) has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. Its health inspection rating is low at 1 star, staffing is 3 stars with reported nurse staffing above the federal benchmark (5.06 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day), quality measures are 5 stars, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
5.0622 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 17, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.0622.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.44
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.04
- Nurse aides
- 2.58
- Weekend nursing
- 4.45
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 61%
Registered nurse turnover: 48%
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).
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.3%4.5%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—90.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95%99.5%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to have a responsible governing body to set and carry out policies and properly manage the facility. Cited September 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 837 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure residents were free from physical restraints unless they were needed for medical treatment. Cited July 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 604 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited July 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited July 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 21 health deficiencies.
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- 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 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 15 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Aug 9, 2022
Now operated by The Gardens Health Care Center, previously Brookdale Northridge.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of ASPEN SKILLED HEALTHCARE · 35 homes · 3.7 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 44.6 residents on an average day (99% of 45 beds)
- Medicare history
- Certified for 24 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.