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CASITAS CARE CENTER is a for profit - partnership facility in GRANADA HILLS, CA with 99 certified beds and a 2-star overall CMS rating. The facility has 50 deficiency records on file.

10626 BALBOA BLVD., GRANADA HILLS, CA 91344

Phone: 8183682802

Overall Rating

2/5

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

4/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
056148
Ownership
For profit - Partnership
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
99
Residents
92
In Hospital
No
County
Los Angeles
Last Inspection
Mar 9, 2025

Staffing Data

RN Hours
0.30 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
1.05
CNA Hours
2.52
Total Nursing Hours
3.87 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.09
Nursing Turnover
27.3%
RN Turnover
40.0%

What the CMS Record Reveals About CASITAS CARE CENTER

CASITAS CARE CENTER operates 99 certified beds in GRANADA HILLS, CA with approximately 92 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (4★). 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.

The inspection file contains 50 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. No fines or payment denials have been assessed against this provider, suggesting issues — if any — did not rise to the enforcement threshold. Staffing is reported at 3.87 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.30 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "For profit - Partnership" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, CASITAS CARE CENTER falls into a category where comparative context matters. 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. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 27.3%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams. 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 details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (50 most recent)

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 13, 2025 Tag: 0847

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Sep 2, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 25, 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: May 22, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 25, 2025 Tag: 0692

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 22, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 25, 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: May 22, 2025

B — Pattern - No harm Apr 25, 2025 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: May 22, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Apr 25, 2025 Tag: 0580

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: May 22, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 15, 2025 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 3, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 2, 2025 Tag: 0694

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 25, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 2, 2025 Tag: 0585

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 25, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 27, 2025 Tag: 0777

Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 21, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 27, 2025 Tag: 0679

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 21, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 27, 2025 Tag: 0675

Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 21, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 9, 2025 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 1, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 9, 2025 Tag: 0849

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 1, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 9, 2025 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 1, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 9, 2025 Tag: 0761

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 1, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 9, 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: Apr 1, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 9, 2025 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 1, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 9, 2025 Tag: 0690

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 1, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 9, 2025 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: Apr 1, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 9, 2025 Tag: 0679

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 1, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 9, 2025 Tag: 0676

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 1, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 9, 2025 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 1, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 9, 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: Apr 1, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 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: Apr 1, 2025

B — Pattern - No harm Mar 9, 2025 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 1, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Mar 9, 2025 Tag: 0558

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 1, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Mar 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: Apr 1, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 25, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 15, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 25, 2024 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 15, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 25, 2024 Tag: 0758

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 15, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 25, 2024 Tag: 0757

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 15, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 25, 2024 Tag: 0756

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 15, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 25, 2024 Tag: 0732

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 15, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 25, 2024 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: Mar 15, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 25, 2024 Tag: 0684

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 15, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 25, 2024 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 15, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 25, 2024 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: Mar 15, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 25, 2024 Tag: 0604

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 15, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 25, 2024 Tag: 0584

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 15, 2024

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Feb 25, 2024 Tag: 0578

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 15, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 27, 2023 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: Oct 13, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 27, 2023 Tag: 0558

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 13, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 26, 2023 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 17, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 26, 2023 Tag: 0584

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Oct 17, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Aug 10, 2023 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: Aug 16, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 9, 2023 Tag: 0925

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 27, 2023

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jun 9, 2023 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 27, 2023

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 25, 2021 Tag: 0883

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 13, 2021

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 25, 2021 Tag: 0881

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 13, 2021

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 6.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 3.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 27.6% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 1.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 7.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 7.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 4.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 7.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 16.2% Yes

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for CASITAS CARE CENTER?
CASITAS CARE CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (4★).
What are the staffing levels at CASITAS CARE CENTER?
CASITAS CARE CENTER reports 3.87 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.30 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 27.3%.
How many beds does CASITAS CARE CENTER have?
CASITAS CARE CENTER has 99 certified beds with approximately 92 residents. The facility is located at 10626 BALBOA BLVD., GRANADA HILLS, CA 91344.
Does CASITAS CARE CENTER have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, CASITAS CARE CENTER has 50 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has CASITAS CARE CENTER received any fines or penalties?
No, CASITAS CARE CENTER has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns CASITAS CARE CENTER?
CASITAS CARE CENTER is classified as "For profit - Partnership" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was CASITAS CARE CENTER last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for CASITAS CARE CENTER was on Mar 9, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for CASITAS CARE CENTER?
CASITAS CARE 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. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

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