Veterans Home of California - West Los Angeles
11500 Nimitz Avenue · Los Angeles, CA · 90049 · 4248328200
312 certified beds Government - State
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.
The composite number cleared 78 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
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.86 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.23 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 5.40 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 31% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (47 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected February 10, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F December 12, 2025
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 12, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 12, 2025
Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F December 12, 2025
Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F December 12, 2025
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected January 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected November 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 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 June 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E April 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected January 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 6, 2024
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected January 7, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 6, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected January 7, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 6, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 7, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2024
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected January 7, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2024
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected January 7, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 6, 2024
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected January 7, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D October 31, 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 November 21, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 31, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected November 21, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 31, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 19, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F July 31, 2024
Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.
Corrected August 19, 2024 · Infection Control
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 555917 · certified since November 21, 2019. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.