The home failed to provide timely, quality lab services and tests needed by residents. Cited June 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 770 — 42 CFR §483.50 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
WEST VALLEY POST ACUTE
WEST HILLS, CA · Medicare-certified · 128 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
2 of 5 overall
West Valley Post Acute in West Hills has a 2-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating, 3-star staffing, and 5-star quality measures. It reported nurse staffing above the federal benchmark (4.27 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day), $24,341 in fines in the last 24 months, and a recent abuse citation.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.2726 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 9, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $24,341recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.2726.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.47
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.26
- Nurse aides
- 2.54
- Weekend nursing
- 3.86
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 18%
Registered nurse turnover: 17%
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
11.1%6.7%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%1.8%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.9%1.6%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
1.8%5.8%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
6.1%2%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—1.7%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
12.1%13%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.4%1.1%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
6%5.8%No change
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.7%4%No change
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
—99.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%99.6%No change
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited November 2025 — 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 June 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
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 August 2025 — 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 ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited August 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — 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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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $24,341 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $79,218 in total fines · 3 payment denials.
- 1 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Nov 17, 2025
- 30 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jun 7, 2024
- $24,341
Federal fine
Jun 7, 2024
- 23 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jan 10, 2024
- $46,859
Federal fine
Jan 10, 2024
- $8,018
Federal fine
Jun 1, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of PACS GROUP · 279 homes · 3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 100.5 residents on an average day (79% of 128 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 57 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.