The Gardens Healthcare Center
17650 Devonshire Street · Northridge, CA · 91325 · 8184774030
45 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Aspen Skilled Healthcare
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 76 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
69% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.79 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.34 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.27 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 69% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (80 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected January 5, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 11, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 11, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected May 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 11, 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 May 29, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 11, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected May 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 11, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 11, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 11, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 11, 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 May 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 11, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected May 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 11, 2025
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 11, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 11, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected May 29, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 11, 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 May 29, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 11, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 29, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E May 11, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 29, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected February 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 23, 2024 · 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 October 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 23, 2024 · found via complaint
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 October 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 5, 2024
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 June 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 5, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 28, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555791 · certified since June 15, 2002. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.