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VALLEY PALMS CARE CENTER

13400 SHERMAN WAY, N HOLLYWOOD, CA 91605
Score: 31 / 100

Valley Palms Care Center has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 31/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in California. Families considering this N Hollywood facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing at Valley Palms Care Center is near the national average, with 4.10 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 96 deficiencies at Valley Palms Care Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody..

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 4.10 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.43 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.16 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.51 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.67 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.25 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

96
Total Deficiencies
Dec 18, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 95 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0600 Severity D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Dec 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0697 Severity D
    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    Dec 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0755 Severity D
    Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    Dec 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Sep 4, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Sep 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care 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 11.7% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 0.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 10.8% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 10.3% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 5.4% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 9.8% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $16,349

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 31 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: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -1 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 21, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
23