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VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA - WEST LOS ANGELES

11500 NIMITZ AVENUE, LOS ANGELES, CA 90049
Score: 66 / 100

With a score of 66 out of 100, Veterans Home Of California - West Los Angeles earns a C grade — placing it near the middle of California nursing facilities. Families should review the detailed metrics below when considering this Los Angeles location.

Veterans Home Of California - West Los Angeles provides above-average staffing with 6.03 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 47 deficiencies at Veterans Home Of California - West Los Angeles. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 6.03 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.33 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.11 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 3.60 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 5.54 3.8 Above Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.98 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

47
Total Deficiencies
Jan 13, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 47 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0602 Severity D
    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
    Jan 13, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0802 Severity F
    Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
    Dec 11, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary 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.
    Dec 11, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0841 Severity F
    Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the fa
    Dec 11, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0844 Severity F
    Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.
    Dec 11, 2025 · Administration 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 2.1% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 8.1% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 21.9% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 3.6% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 17.2% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 5.9% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 10.2% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 66 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
Government - State
Certified Beds
312
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 11, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
12