Grand Valley Health Care Center
13524 Sherman Way · Van Nuys, CA · 91405 · 8187863470
99 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Mandelbaum Family
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $78,830 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 2 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
$78,830 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 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: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.48 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.51 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.98 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 37% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $78,830 |
Inspection citations (70 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 2, 2026
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 2, 2026
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 2, 2026
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 2, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 2, 2026
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 2, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 2, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 2, 2026
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 January 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 2, 2026
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 2, 2026
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 2, 2026
Ensure 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.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 2, 2026
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 2, 2026
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 2, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 2, 2026
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 2, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 2, 2026
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 2, 2026
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Environmental
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No harm found · B January 2, 2026
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected January 27, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 8, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected August 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 21, 2025 | Fine | $15,640 |
| July 25, 2024 | Fine | $63,190 |
| July 25, 2024 | Payment Denial | 14 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 056363 · certified since November 1, 1978. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.