Chatsworth Park Health Care Center
10610 Owensmouth · Chatsworth, CA · 91311 · 8188823200
128 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: The Ensign Group
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.12 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.40 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.72 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 34% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $46,280 |
Inspection citations (87 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 31, 2026 · 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 April 21, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 24, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E April 24, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 24, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025
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.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025
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 May 20, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B April 24, 2025
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected May 20, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected February 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected February 7, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 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 February 7, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 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 February 4, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Corrected January 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| April 19, 2024 | Fine | $46,280 |
| April 19, 2024 | Payment Denial | 51 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 056351 · certified since February 20, 1973. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.