Starfile / California

Astoria Healthcare Center

14040 ASTORIA STREET, SYLMAR, CA 91342 · CCN 056084

SFF Candidate

Inspection history vs California & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$16,820

Number of fines

1

Number of penalties

1

Payment denials

0

Inspection citations (123)2 immediate jeopardy1 actual harm

1. EF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2026-01-08 · Health · corrected 2026-01-27

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2026-01-08 · Health · corrected 2026-01-27

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2025-12-26 · Health · corrected 2026-01-27

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. JF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-12-26 · Health · corrected 2026-01-27

   Immediate jeopardy

5. JF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2025-12-26 · Health · corrected 2026-01-27

   Immediate jeopardy

6. EF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2025-12-26 · Health · corrected 2026-01-27

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. EF0838Conduct 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.2025-12-26 · Health · corrected 2026-01-27

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-12-05 · Health · corrected 2025-12-06

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. DF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2025-11-21 · Health · corrected 2025-12-19

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-11-21 · Health · corrected 2025-12-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. EF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2025-11-21 · Health · corrected 2025-12-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-11-21 · Health · corrected 2025-12-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-09-11 · Health · corrected 2025-09-29

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2025-08-18 · Health · corrected 2025-09-02

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-08-06 · Health · corrected 2025-08-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-08-06 · Health · corrected 2025-08-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2025-05-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. DF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2025-05-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2025-05-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2025-05-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. EF0578Honor 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.2025-05-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. EF0584Honor 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.2025-05-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. EF0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.2025-05-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. EF0605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.2025-05-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2025-05-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-05-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. EF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2025-05-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. EF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-05-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-05-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2025-05-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. DF0688Provide 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.2025-05-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-05-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. DF0693Ensure 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.2025-05-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. EF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-05-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. DF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2025-05-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. EF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-05-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2025-05-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. EF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2025-05-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. EF0761Ensure 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.2025-05-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. DF0776Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.2025-05-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. DF0802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.2025-05-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. EF0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.2025-05-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-05-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

44. DF0825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.2025-05-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

45. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-05-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

46. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-05-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

47. DF0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.2025-05-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

48. EF0907Provide enough space and equipment to meet each resident's needs2025-05-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

49. EF0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.2025-05-09 · Health · corrected 2025-06-06

    Potential for more than minimal harm

50. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-04-29 · Health · corrected 2025-05-16

    Potential for more than minimal harm

51. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-04-29 · Health · corrected 2025-05-16

    Potential for more than minimal harm

52. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2025-03-20 · Health · corrected 2025-04-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

53. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-03-20 · Health · corrected 2025-04-10

    Potential for more than minimal harm

54. DF0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.2025-01-27 · Health · corrected 2025-02-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

55. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2025-01-27 · Health · corrected 2025-02-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

56. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-01-27 · Health · corrected 2025-02-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

57. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2024-05-17 · Health · corrected 2024-06-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

58. EF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2024-05-17 · Health · corrected 2024-06-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

59. BF0576Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.2024-05-17 · Health · corrected 2024-06-13

    Potential for minimal harm

60. BF0577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.2024-05-17 · Health · corrected 2024-06-13

    Potential for minimal harm

61. DF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2024-05-17 · Health · corrected 2024-06-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

62. DF0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.2024-05-17 · Health · corrected 2024-06-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

63. EF0584Honor 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.2024-05-17 · Health · corrected 2024-06-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

64. EF0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.2024-05-17 · Health · corrected 2024-06-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

65. BF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-05-17 · Health · corrected 2024-06-13

    Potential for minimal harm

66. EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-05-17 · Health · corrected 2024-06-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

67. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2024-05-17 · Health · corrected 2024-06-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

68. EF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-05-17 · Health · corrected 2024-06-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

69. DF0675Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.2024-05-17 · Health · corrected 2024-06-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

70. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-05-17 · Health · corrected 2024-06-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

71. DF0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.2024-05-17 · Health · corrected 2024-06-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

72. EF0688Provide 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.2024-05-17 · Health · corrected 2024-06-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

73. EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-05-17 · Health · corrected 2024-06-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

74. DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2024-05-17 · Health · corrected 2024-06-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

75. EF0693Ensure 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.2024-05-17 · Health · corrected 2024-06-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

76. EF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-05-17 · Health · corrected 2024-06-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

77. DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2024-05-17 · Health · corrected 2024-06-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

78. EF0711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.2024-05-17 · Health · corrected 2024-06-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

79. DF0745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.2024-05-17 · Health · corrected 2024-06-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

80. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-05-17 · Health · corrected 2024-06-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

81. EF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2024-05-17 · Health · corrected 2024-06-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

82. EF0758Implement 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.2024-05-17 · Health · corrected 2024-06-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

83. EF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2024-05-17 · Health · corrected 2024-06-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

84. DF0761Ensure 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.2024-05-17 · Health · corrected 2024-06-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

85. EF0802Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.2024-05-17 · Health · corrected 2024-06-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

86. EF0803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.2024-05-17 · Health · corrected 2024-06-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

87. EF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2024-05-17 · Health · corrected 2024-06-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

88. DF0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.2024-05-17 · Health · corrected 2024-06-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

89. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-05-17 · Health · corrected 2024-06-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

90. EF0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.2024-05-17 · Health · corrected 2024-06-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

91. EF0849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.2024-05-17 · Health · corrected 2024-06-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

92. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-05-17 · Health · corrected 2024-06-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

93. EF0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.2024-05-17 · Health · corrected 2024-06-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

94. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-04-01 · Health · corrected 2024-04-16

    Potential for more than minimal harm

95. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-02-20 · Health · corrected 2024-02-23

    Potential for more than minimal harm

96. GF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2023-12-12 · Health · corrected 2024-01-05

    Actual harm

97. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2023-12-12 · Health · corrected 2024-01-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

98. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2023-09-14 · Health · corrected 2023-09-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

99. EF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-09-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

100. EF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2023-06-04 · Health · corrected 2023-06-14

     Potential for more than minimal harm

101. DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2023-06-04 · Health · corrected 2023-06-14

     Potential for more than minimal harm

102. DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2023-06-04 · Health · corrected 2023-06-14

     Potential for more than minimal harm

103. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2023-06-04 · Health · corrected 2023-06-14

     Potential for more than minimal harm

104. EF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2023-06-04 · Health · corrected 2023-06-14

     Potential for more than minimal harm

105. DF0770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.2023-06-04 · Health · corrected 2023-06-14

     Potential for more than minimal harm

106. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-05-11 · Health · corrected 2023-05-25

     Potential for more than minimal harm

107. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2023-04-19 · Health · corrected 2023-05-03

     Potential for more than minimal harm

108. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-03-08 · Health · corrected 2023-03-20

     Potential for more than minimal harm

109. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2021-10-21 · Health · corrected 2021-11-15

     Potential for more than minimal harm

110. DF0578Honor 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.2021-10-21 · Health · corrected 2021-11-15

     Potential for more than minimal harm

111. DF0584Honor 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.2021-10-21 · Health · corrected 2021-11-15

     Potential for more than minimal harm

112. EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2021-10-21 · Health · corrected 2021-11-15

     Potential for more than minimal harm

113. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2021-10-21 · Health · corrected 2021-11-15

     Potential for more than minimal harm

114. DF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2021-10-21 · Health · corrected 2021-11-15

     Potential for more than minimal harm

115. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2021-10-21 · Health · corrected 2021-11-15

     Potential for more than minimal harm

116. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2021-10-21 · Health · corrected 2021-11-15

     Potential for more than minimal harm

117. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2021-10-21 · Health · corrected 2021-11-15

     Potential for more than minimal harm

118. DF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2021-10-21 · Health · corrected 2021-11-15

     Potential for more than minimal harm

119. DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2021-10-21 · Health · corrected 2021-11-15

     Potential for more than minimal harm

120. DF0758Implement 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.2021-10-21 · Health · corrected 2021-11-15

     Potential for more than minimal harm

121. DF0761Ensure 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.2021-10-21 · Health · corrected 2021-11-15

     Potential for more than minimal harm

122. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2021-10-21 · Health · corrected 2021-11-15

     Potential for more than minimal harm

123. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2021-10-21 · Health · corrected 2021-11-15

     Potential for more than minimal harm

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.