VERNON HEALTHCARE CENTER in Los Angeles has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a 1-star health inspection rating and 2-star staffing rating. It has a recent federal penalty, $124,799 in fines over the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 4.23 hours per resident per day, slightly above the 4.1 federal benchmark.
Last inspection: May 15, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $124,799recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.2321.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.34
Licensed practical nurses
1.18
Nurse aides
2.71
Weekend nursing
3.81
Hours per resident per day.
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
—59.1%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%0%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.5%4.9%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%1.3%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
12.2%13.5%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
30.8%12.8%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
12.5%0%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
22.1%8.1%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—9.1%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
18.7%1.2%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
34.3%17.9%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%98.2%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure the resident’s transfer or discharge met their needs and preferences and was safe. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 627 — 42 CFR §483.15(c) — S/S: J
The home failed to provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 697 — 42 CFR §483.25(k) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited May 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited August 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited January 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
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 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal fine of $17,345 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $107,454 was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $53,639 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $178,438 in total fines · 2 payment denials.
Federal fine
Apr 10, 2025
$17,345
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jul 31, 2024
45 days
Federal fine
Jul 31, 2024
$107,454
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
May 24, 2024
24 days
Federal fine
May 24, 2024
$53,639
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of PACIFIC HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS · 15 homes · 2.1 stars avg
Occupancy
96.1 residents on an average day (97% of 99 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
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.