Magnolia Gardens Convalescent Hospital

17922 San Fernando Mission Rd · Granada Hills, CA · 91344 · 8183601864

99 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Longwood Management Corporation

Why this verdict

  • Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

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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

Inspection record 30% of score 32
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 68
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 66
Context 5% 75

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-day3.823.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.370.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.57≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year33%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (78 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected April 30, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Corrected April 30, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E April 9, 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 30, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E April 9, 2026

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Corrected April 30, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Corrected April 30, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected April 30, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D April 9, 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 30, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Corrected April 30, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E April 9, 2026

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected April 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026

    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

    Corrected April 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected April 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E April 9, 2026

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected April 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D April 9, 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 April 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026

    Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Corrected April 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Corrected April 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E April 9, 2026

    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Corrected April 30, 2026 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D April 9, 2026

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Corrected April 30, 2026 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E April 9, 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 30, 2026 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E April 9, 2026

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected April 30, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E April 9, 2026

    Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.

    Corrected April 30, 2026 · Administration

  • No harm found · B April 9, 2026

    Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

    Corrected April 30, 2026 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · E July 29, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Corrected August 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E July 29, 2025 · found via complaint

    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 August 29, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D July 29, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Corrected August 29, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D July 29, 2025 · found via complaint

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected August 29, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 055142 · 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.