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16955 VANOWEN STREET, VAN NUYS, CA, 91406
SunsetWell Score®
Below Average
Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, refreshed June 2026
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This Medicare-certified nursing home has 50 certified beds and reports 4.7 total nursing hours per resident per day, above the state median of 4.2. Nursing staff turnover of 33% per year is below the state median of 37%. CMS records show 19 health citations in the last 3 years and 5 substantiated complaints; most recent inspection March 2026.
Summary generated from this facility's CMS inspection, staffing, and enforcement records. Every statement is derived directly from federal data — nothing is estimated or invented.
Staffing levels are one of the strongest predictors of nursing home quality. These figures are reported by the facility to CMS through payroll records, as hours of care available per resident per day.
Weekend nursing coverage drops about 20% versus a typical weekday at this facility.
Average staffing reliability (59/100)
CMS Payroll-Based Journal, CY2025 Q4
State inspectors survey every nursing home roughly once a year and after complaints. Citations and fines below come from federal inspection records for the last three years.
Health citations, last 3 years
19
Most recent inspection
March 12, 2026
Federal fines, last 3 years
$0
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
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