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VERNON HEALTHCARE CENTER

1037 W. VERNON AVENUE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90037
Score: 12 / 100

Vernon Healthcare Center has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 12/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in California. Families considering this Los Angeles facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing at Vernon Healthcare Center is near the national average, with 4.05 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 102 deficiencies at Vernon Healthcare Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.05 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.30 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.09 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.66 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.62 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.17 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

102
Total Deficiencies
Jan 27, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 3 Minor 🟠 98 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0726 Severity D
    Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
    Jan 27, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Jan 8, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Jan 8, 2026 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0582 Severity D
    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
    Jan 8, 2026 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Jan 8, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 2.3% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 0.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 60.9% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.3% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 23.4% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 11.8% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 12.2% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

4 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $197,553

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 12 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
99
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Jan 8, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
23