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ALTA VIEW POST ACUTE

831 S LAKE STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90057
Score: 16 / 100

Alta View Post Acute has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 16/100 — 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.

Alta View Post Acute provides above-average staffing with 4.57 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent CMS inspections identified 62 deficiencies at Alta View Post Acute, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.57 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.46 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.44 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.68 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.08 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.31 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

62
Total Deficiencies
Dec 4, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 61 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0627 Severity D
    Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
    Dec 4, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Aug 20, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0908 Severity F
    Keep all essential equipment working safely.
    Aug 20, 2025 · Environmental Deficiencies
  • Tag 0582 Severity E
    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
    Aug 20, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0605 Severity E
    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
    Aug 20, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation 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 10.5% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 0.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 15.7% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 0.7% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 12.0% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 2.8% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 8.0% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

3 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $249,597

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 16 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: 4★ → 16 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
Aug 20, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
21