Glendale Post Acute Center
250 N. Verdugo Road · Glendale, CA · 91206 · 8182441133
136 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Cambridge Healthcare Services
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $161,982 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
2 abuse-related citations at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$161,982 in federal fines in the last 24 months
4 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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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 | 4.00 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.36 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.72 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $161,982 |
Inspection citations (92 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2025
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
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 December 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected December 24, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Environmental
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No harm found · B December 4, 2025
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected December 18, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 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 November 19, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 22, 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 September 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F August 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected August 21, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 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 July 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Environmental
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| June 12, 2025 | Fine | $25,184 |
| February 26, 2025 | Fine | $73,575 |
| February 26, 2025 | Payment Denial | 18 days |
| December 19, 2024 | Fine | $27,551 |
| August 6, 2024 | Fine | $35,672 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 055523 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.