Mar Vista Country Villa Healthcare & Wellness
3966 Marcasel Ave · Los Angeles, CA · 90066 · 3103972372
68 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Corporate Interface Services
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Staffing levels are well below research benchmarks for safe care.
- Federal penalties on record: $17,852 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
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.
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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: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $96,569 |
Inspection citations (66 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 26, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected March 1, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 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 November 30, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G July 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 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 February 14, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 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 February 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024 · 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 December 24, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected December 24, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D November 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 19, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 3, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2024
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 November 22, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2024
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 November 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2024
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F November 1, 2024
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 November 22, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F November 1, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Infection Control
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 1, 2025 | Fine | $17,852 |
| June 5, 2024 | Fine | $33,248 |
| February 2, 2024 | Fine | $10,232 |
| September 26, 2023 | Fine | $35,237 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555726 · certified since June 11, 1998. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.