The home failed to ensure residents received food prepared in a form that met their individual needs. Cited January 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
View the original federal record
F-Tag 805 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
VALLEY PALMS CARE CENTER
N HOLLYWOOD, CA · Medicare-certified · 99 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
VALLEY PALMS CARE CENTER in N Hollywood, CA has a 1 out of 5 overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating but 4-star staffing and quality measures. It had $17,332 in fines over the last 24 months, a recent federal penalty flag, and reported nurse staffing of 4.20 hours per resident per day, slightly above the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.2041 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 18, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $17,332recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.2041.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.47
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.20
- Nurse aides
- 2.54
- Weekend nursing
- 3.81
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 30%
Registered nurse turnover: 18%
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
6.5%9.4%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%1.4%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
10.5%9%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
5.2%7.5%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
8.8%12.9%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—16.5%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
10.3%9.7%Improving
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
7.2%21.2%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
1.6%6.6%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
—97.5%—
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
98.9%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited February 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
View the original federal record
F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to provide appropriate care and services for a resident who needed ostomy care. Cited May 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
View the original federal record
F-Tag 691 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: E
The home failed to provide pharmacy services and a licensed pharmacist needed to meet each resident’s medication needs. Cited January 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
View the original federal record
F-Tag 755 — 42 CFR §483.45 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited January 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
View the original federal record
F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
See what inspectors found
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
See what inspectors found
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
See what inspectors found
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
See what inspectors found
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
See what inspectors found
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $17,332 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $33,681 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- $17,332
Federal fine
Jan 22, 2025
- 5 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Feb 18, 2024
- $16,349
Federal fine
Feb 18, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of CAMBRIDGE HEALTHCARE SERVICES · 32 homes · 2.5 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 92.1 residents on an average day (93% of 99 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 53 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.