LAKE BALBOA CARE CENTER Nursing Home


LAKE BALBOA CARE CENTER (CCN: 056180) is a For profit - Corporation facility located in VAN NUYS, CA (91406). The facility has an overall rating of 5/5, health inspection rating of 4/5, and a staffing rating of 4/5. It offers 50 certified beds and maintains an average of 43.8 residents per day. The nursing staff includes Nurse Aides, LPNs, and RNs working 5.09540 total hours per resident per day. It has been certified since May 1, 1972 and the last listed health inspection was on November 21, 2021, The facility is located in Los Angeles county and provides senior and nursing home care.

LAKE BALBOA CARE CENTER Summary


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Provider Name: LAKE BALBOA CARE CENTER

Address: 16955 VANOWEN STREET, VAN NUYS, CA 91406

Phone: (818) 343-0700

County: Los Angeles (200)

Ownership Type: For profit - Corporation

Certified Beds: 50

Average Residents Per Day: 43.8 ()

Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid, Resides in Hospital: No

Legal Business Name: Legal Business Name Not Available

First Approved Date: May 1, 1972

Affiliated Entity: NAHS (362)

Retirement Community: N, Special Focus Status:

Ownership Change in Last 12 Months: N

Resident Family Council: Resident

Sprinkler System Status: Yes

Overall Rating: 5 ()

Health Inspection Rating: 4 ()

QM Rating: 5 ()

Long Stay QM Rating: (2)

Short Stay QM Rating: 5 ()

Staffing Rating: 4 ()

Staffing Report Note:

PT Staffing Note:

Nurse Aide Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.66323, LPN Staff Hours Per Day: 1.5556, RN Staff Hours Per Day: 0.8765, Licensed Staff Hours Per Day: 2.4321

Total Nurse Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 5.09540

Weekend Nurse Staff Hours: 4.30219, Weekend RN Staff Hours: 0.4862

PT Staff Hours Per Day, per resident: 0.3219

Nurse Staff Turnover: 49.4, Nurse Turnover Note:

RN Turnover: 33.3, RN Turnover Note:

Admin Left Number: 0, Admin Turnover Note:

Case Mix Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.2648, Case Mix LPN Hours Per Day: 0.9063, Case Mix RN Hours Per Day: 0.5545

Adjusted Nurse Aide Hours Per Day, per resident: 2.39563, Adjusted LPN Hours Per Day: 1.2666, Adjusted RN Hours Per Day: 0.5956

Total Adjusted Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 4.31082

Adjusted Weekend Nurse Hours Per Day, per resident: 3.63974

Health Survey Dates and Scores: Cycle 1: 2021-11-21 (Score: 36), Cycle 2: 2020-02-21 (Score: 52), Cycle 3: 2019-02-15 (Score: 36)

Total Weighted Health Score: 41.333

Reported Incidents: 0, Substantiated Complaints: 9

Infection Control Citations: 5

Fines and Penalties: Number of Fines: 1, Total Fines in Dollars: 650.00, Payment Denials Number: 0, Total Penalties Number: 1

Location and GPS: 16955 VANOWEN STREET,VAN NUYS,CA,91406 (34.1939, -118.502)

Process Date: 2024-03-01


Health Inspection Citations Details

Each record details specific health deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2023-05-25

Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2023-06-09

Citation on 2021-11-21

Type: Health, Deficiency: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-20

Citation on 2021-11-21

Type: Health, Deficiency: Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-20

Citation on 2021-11-21

Type: Health, Deficiency: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-20

Citation on 2021-11-21

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-20

Citation on 2021-11-21

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-20

Citation on 2021-11-21

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-20

Citation on 2021-11-21

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Severity: B - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction on

Citation on 2022-07-22

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-07-25

Citation on 2022-07-17

Type: Health, Deficiency: Report COVID19 data to residents and families.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-07-26

Citation on 2022-05-06

Type: Health, Deficiency: Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-06-10

Citation on 2022-05-06

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-06-10

Citation on 2020-02-21

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-03-10

Citation on 2020-02-21

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-03-10

Citation on 2020-02-21

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-03-10

Citation on 2020-02-21

Type: Health, Deficiency: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-03-10

Citation on 2020-02-21

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Severity: B - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Waiver has been granted on 2020-03-10

Citation on 2022-02-28

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2022-03-18

Citation on 2019-02-15

Type: Health, Deficiency: Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-03-12

Citation on 2019-02-15

Type: Health, Deficiency: Post nurse staffing information every day.

Severity: B - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-03-12

Citation on 2019-02-15

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-03-12

Citation on 2019-02-15

Type: Health, Deficiency: Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-03-12

Citation on 2019-02-15

Type: Health, Deficiency: 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.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-03-12

Citation on 2019-02-15

Type: Health, Deficiency: Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-03-12

Citation on 2019-02-15

Type: Health, Deficiency: Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-03-12

Citation on 2019-02-15

Type: Health, Deficiency: Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Severity: B - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Waiver has been granted on


Fire Safety Citations Details

Each record details specific fire safety deficiencies found during inspections, categorized by type, severity, and whether they were corrected. Below are the severity levels and their implications:

Citation on 2021-11-20

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0039, Version: New

Description: Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-10

Citation on 2021-11-20

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0511, Version: New

Description: Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-10

Citation on 2021-11-20

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0712, Version: New

Description: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-10

Citation on 2021-11-20

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0920, Version: New

Description: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2021-12-10

Citation on 2020-02-27

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0015, Version: New

Description: Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-04-10

Citation on 2020-02-27

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0039, Version: New

Description: Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-04-10

Citation on 2020-02-27

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0222, Version: New

Description: Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-04-10

Citation on 2020-02-27

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0712, Version: New

Description: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-04-10

Citation on 2020-02-27

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0918, Version: New

Description: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Severity: F - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-04-10

Citation on 2020-02-27

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0929, Version: New

Description: Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2020-04-10

Citation on 2019-02-20

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0007, Version: New

Description: Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-03-12

Citation on 2019-02-20

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0015, Version: New

Description: Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-03-12

Citation on 2019-02-20

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0024, Version: New

Description: Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-03-12

Citation on 2019-02-20

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0036, Version: New

Description: Establish emergency prep training and testing.

Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-03-12

Citation on 2019-02-20

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0037, Version: New

Description: Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-03-12

Citation on 2019-02-20

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0039, Version: New

Description: Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Severity: C - Level 1: No actual harm with potential for minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-03-12

Citation on 2019-02-20

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0222, Version: New

Description: Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-03-12

Citation on 2019-02-20

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0223, Version: New

Description: Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-03-12

Citation on 2019-02-20

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0321, Version: New

Description: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-03-12

Citation on 2019-02-20

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0324, Version: New

Description: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Severity: E - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-03-12

Citation on 2019-02-20

Type: Fire Safety, Tag: 0351, Version: New

Description: Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Severity: D - Level 2: No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm. Plan of Correction required.

Corrected: Deficient, Provider has date of correction on 2019-03-12