Sunland Post Acute
8647 Fenwick Street. · Sunland, CA · 91040 · 8183521421
121 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: The Mandelbaum Family
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $135,436 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 5 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
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.
$135,436 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: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.48 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.43 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.99 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 48% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $258,816 |
Inspection citations (114 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2026 · found via complaint
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected May 13, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 13, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 15, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected April 15, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2026 · 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 April 15, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 15, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E 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 23, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E 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 · D December 4, 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 December 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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 enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F December 4, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 4, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F December 4, 2025
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 December 23, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D 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 23, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · 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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| May 5, 2025 | Fine | $54,560 |
| October 11, 2024 | Fine | $80,876 |
| October 11, 2024 | Payment Denial | 44 days |
| March 19, 2024 | Fine | $18,535 |
| March 19, 2024 | Payment Denial | 29 days |
| October 20, 2023 | Fine | $104,845 |
| October 20, 2023 | Payment Denial | 3 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 056031 · certified since January 20, 1969. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.