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CMS Nursing Home Compare · August 2026

Astoria Healthcare Center

14040 Astoria Street, Sylmar, CA 91342

Astoria Healthcare Center, a 218-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in Sylmar, CA, holds a 1-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #992 of 1,154 rated homes in CA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 2 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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1 / 5
Much below average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
#992 of 1,154
In-state rank among rated CA homes
4.16
Above average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.86
50
Inspection findings · 2 serious

The verdict

Astoria Healthcare Center, a 218-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in Sylmar, CA, holds a 1-star CMS overall rating - below the 3.0-star national average, ranking #992 of 1,154 rated homes in CA on CMS overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks), with nurse staffing above the national norm. 2 inspection findings reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

1 / 5
CMS overall · national 3.0
#992 of 1,154
In-state rank among rated CA homes
4.16
Nurse hrs/resident-day · national 3.86
50
Inspection findings · 2 serious

CMS force-curves overall stars within each state; read health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings alongside the headline.

In-state ownership mix · peer inventory

How 1,165 CA nursing homes split by ownership sector

This facility is recorded as For profit - Limited Liability company. Sector buckets collapse CMS ownership_type into For-profit, Nonprofit, and Government, orthogonal to the RN/LPN/CNA hour bar below.

Health Inspection

1/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

3/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
056084
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
218
Residents
201
In Hospital
No
County
Los Angeles
Last Inspection
May 9, 2025
Special Focus
SFF Candidate

Staffing Data

How the 4.16 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.39 (nat'l avg: 0.69)
LPN Hours
1.20
CNA Hours
2.57
Total Nursing Hours
4.16 (nat'l avg: 3.86)
PT Hours
0.09
Nursing Turnover
33.9%
RN Turnover
25.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Astoria Healthcare Center

According to CMS Nursing Home Compare, Astoria Healthcare Center ranks #992 of 1,154 rated nursing homes in CA on overall stars (tie-broken by health+staffing+quality, then fewer fines). Astoria Healthcare Center operates 218 certified beds in Sylmar, CA with approximately 201 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars (health inspection 1★ · staffing 4★ · quality 3★).

The inspection file contains 50 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 2 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. This provider's enforcement record shows no fines or payment denials to date. Reported nurse staffing runs 4.16 total hours per resident day (national average 3.86); RN hours specifically are 0.39 per resident day. This facility is flagged as an SFF Candidate, a larger pool of providers eligible for the Special Focus Facility program but not currently selected (states have a limited number of active SFF slots); it remains under normal, not enhanced, oversight.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Astoria Healthcare Center falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing staff turnover at this facility is 33.9% (CMS payroll-based measure).

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify the same record on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (50 most recent)

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 16, 2026 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 3, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 16, 2026 Tag: 0712

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 3, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jun 16, 2026 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 3, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 4, 2026 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 22, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 4, 2026 Tag: 0600

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 22, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 11, 2026 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: May 29, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 11, 2026 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 29, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 11, 2026 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 29, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 11, 2026 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: May 29, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 1, 2026 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 4, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 1, 2026 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: May 4, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 29, 2026 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: May 7, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 21, 2026 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 21, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 2, 2026 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 9, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 18, 2026 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 27, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 8, 2026 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 27, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 8, 2026 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 27, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 26, 2025 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 27, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 26, 2025 Tag: 0838

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 27, 2026

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Dec 26, 2025 Tag: 0726

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 27, 2026

J - Isolated - Jeopardy Dec 26, 2025 Tag: 0698

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 27, 2026

J - Isolated - Jeopardy Dec 26, 2025 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jan 27, 2026

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 5, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 6, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 21, 2025 Tag: 0755

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 19, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 21, 2025 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 19, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Nov 21, 2025 Tag: 0607

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 19, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Nov 21, 2025 Tag: 0692

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 19, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 11, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 29, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 18, 2025 Tag: 0610

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 2, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 6, 2025 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 27, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 6, 2025 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 27, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 9, 2025 Tag: 0881

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 6, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 9, 2025 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 6, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 9, 2025 Tag: 0825

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 6, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 9, 2025 Tag: 0802

Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 6, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 9, 2025 Tag: 0776

Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 6, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 9, 2025 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 6, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 9, 2025 Tag: 0726

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 6, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 9, 2025 Tag: 0693

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 6, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 9, 2025 Tag: 0688

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 6, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 9, 2025 Tag: 0686

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 6, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 9, 2025 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 6, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 9, 2025 Tag: 0655

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 6, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 9, 2025 Tag: 0558

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 6, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 9, 2025 Tag: 0554

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 6, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 9, 2025 Tag: 0552

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 6, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 9, 2025 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 6, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm May 9, 2025 Tag: 0908

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 6, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm May 9, 2025 Tag: 0907

Provide enough space and equipment to meet each resident's needs

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 6, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm May 9, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 6, 2025

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 6.5% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 2.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 1.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 0.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 5.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 4.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 10.0% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 1.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 7.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 14.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 4.6% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 99.5% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 98.2% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Nationwide facilities with similar scale or staffing

Two data-derived peer sets for Astoria Healthcare Center, both outside CA so the neighborhoods are not the same-state geography list below.

What the CMS records show for Astoria Healthcare Center

The health, staffing, and quality sub-ratings above often diverge from the CMS overall headline. Use those components and the inspection findings to read the full file, not the overall star alone.

  • The CA registry aggregates state averages and the highest-rated homes in this cohort. View CA registry
  • Peer homes near 218 beds show how CMS stars vary at a similar scale in CA. Compare a similar-size peer
  • CMS publishes separate fields for inspections, nurse staffing hours, and quality measures; the guide explains how each star is computed. How CMS ratings work

CMS refreshes Nursing Home Compare quarterly (current extract: August 2026). PlainNursing describes published records; it does not establish suitability, availability, admissions, or individual outcomes.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Astoria Healthcare Center?
Astoria Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (1★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (3★).
Where does Astoria Healthcare Center rank among nursing homes in CA?
According to CMS Nursing Home Compare overall stars (with health+staffing+quality tie-breaks, then fewer fines), Astoria Healthcare Center ranks 992nd among 1,154 rated nursing homes in CA (#992 of 1,154). CMS force-curves the overall star within each state, so this peer set is the honest comparison.
What are the staffing levels at Astoria Healthcare Center?
Astoria Healthcare Center reports 4.16 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.86). RN hours are 0.39 per resident day (national average: 0.69). Nursing staff turnover is 33.9%.
How many beds does Astoria Healthcare Center have?
Astoria Healthcare Center has 218 certified beds with approximately 201 residents. The facility is located at 14040 Astoria Street, Sylmar, CA 91342.
Does Astoria Healthcare Center have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Astoria Healthcare Center has 50 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 2 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Astoria Healthcare Center received any fines or penalties?
No, Astoria Healthcare Center has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Astoria Healthcare Center?
Astoria Healthcare Center is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Astoria Healthcare Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Astoria Healthcare Center was on May 9, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Astoria Healthcare Center?
Astoria Healthcare Center is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Verify the same CCN on Medicare.gov Care Compare and with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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