Santa Clarita Post-Acute Care Center
23801 Newhall Avenue · Newhall, CA · 91321 · 6612593660
99 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Abraham Bak & Menachem Gastwirth
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
3 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
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: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.28 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.49 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.92 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 3 · $118,170 |
Inspection citations (91 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E February 11, 2026 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 5, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected September 25, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 2, 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 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected September 25, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 2, 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 September 25, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E September 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 25, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 12, 2025 · 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 August 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 23, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 14, 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 March 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 14, 2025
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E February 14, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 14, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 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 March 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2025
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 March 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 14, 2025
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected March 10, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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 2, 2024 | Fine | $84,568 |
| July 2, 2024 | Payment Denial | 17 days |
| February 1, 2024 | Fine | $16,801 |
| February 1, 2024 | Fine | $16,801 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 055728 · certified since June 1, 1973. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.