Casitas Care Center
10626 Balboa Blvd. · Granada Hills, CA · 91344 · 8183682802
99 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Cambridge Healthcare Services
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 74 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.91 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.33 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.67 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 21% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (61 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 20, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 26, 2026
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.
Corrected April 20, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 26, 2026
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected April 20, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 20, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 26, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 20, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 26, 2026
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected April 20, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 26, 2026
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.
Corrected April 20, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected April 20, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 20, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected April 20, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 29, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected September 2, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E April 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected May 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected May 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 22, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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No harm found · B April 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
Corrected April 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected April 21, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide or obtain x-rays/tests when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected April 21, 2025 · Administration
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 056148 · certified since October 1, 1979. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.