LAKE BALBOA CARE CENTER
16955 VANOWEN STREET, VAN NUYS, CA 91406 · CCN 056180
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★★ 5
- Health inspection
- ★★★★★ 5
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★ 5
- Staffing
- ★★★☆☆ 3
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 50
- Avg residents/day
- 47.2
- Phone
- 8183430700
Inspection history vs California & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | California avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-03-30 | 7 | 15.6 | 9.5 | -8.6 better |
| 2 | 2024-03-21 | 8 | 17.4 | 9.8 | -9.4 better |
| 3 | 2021-11-21 | 8 | 17.1 | 9.3 | -9.1 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 1 |
| Resident rights | 3 |
| Environmental | 1 |
| Infection control | 2 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 4.65 | 35.5% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.78 | 30.0% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.25 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- THE ENSIGN GROUP
- Facilities in chain
- 329
- Chain avg overall
- 3.20 / 5
Inspection citations (23)
- DF0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.2026-01-26 · Health · corrected 2026-02-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-12-05 · Health · corrected 2025-12-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2025-03-30 · Health · corrected 2025-04-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.2025-03-30 · Health · corrected 2025-04-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2025-03-30 · Health · corrected 2025-04-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-03-30 · Health · corrected 2025-04-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- BF0912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.2025-03-30 · Health · corrected 2025-04-08
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-12-18 · Health · corrected 2025-01-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-12-13 · Health · corrected 2025-01-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2024-03-21 · Health · corrected 2024-04-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2024-03-21 · Health · corrected 2024-04-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- 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.2024-03-21 · Health · corrected 2024-04-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-03-21 · Health · corrected 2024-04-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-03-21 · Health · corrected 2024-04-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- BF0912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.2024-03-21 · Health · corrected 2024-04-10
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2023-05-25 · Health · corrected 2023-06-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2021-11-21 · Health · corrected 2021-12-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.2021-11-21 · Health · corrected 2021-12-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2021-11-21 · Health · corrected 2021-12-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2021-11-21 · Health · corrected 2021-12-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- 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.2021-11-21 · Health · corrected 2021-12-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2021-11-21 · Health · corrected 2021-12-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- BF0912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.2021-11-21 · Health
Potential for minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FLAGSTONE HEALTHCARE SOUTH LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2022-11-08 |
| THE ENSIGN GROUP INC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2022-11-08 |
| BARRON, CRAIG | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2023-02-01 |
| SHIRAZI, KEYVAN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2023-02-01 |
| WILLITS, ADAM | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2022-11-08 |
| BURNAM, SOON | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2022-11-08 |
| GAMERO, ALICIA | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2023-01-01 |
| KEETCH, CHAD | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2011-03-01 |
| SATO, AMI | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2024-09-09 |
Other facilities in VAN NUYS
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| THE CARE CENTER ON HAZELTINE, LLC | ★★★★☆ | 58 |
| BERKLEY POST-ACUTE | ★★★☆☆ | 125 |
| CALIFORNIA HEALTHCARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER | ★☆☆☆☆ | 201 |
| GRAND VALLEY HEALTH CARE CENTER | ★☆☆☆☆ | 99 |
| Terrace Post Acute | ★☆☆☆☆ | 133 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.