Santa Clarita Post-Acute Care Center

Nursing Home · Newhall, CA

CMS overall rating 1/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number055728

Contact & location

23801 Newhall Avenue
Newhall, CA 91321
Los Angeles County
Phone
(661) 259-3660
ZIP code
91321 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
99
Residents per day
96.2 (97% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Newhall Avenue Healthcare Center, LLC
Chain
Abraham Bak & Menachem Gastwirth (18 facilities, avg 2.5★)
Medicare certified since
June 1, 1973
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.2
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.3
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 4.1
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
4.22 (state 4.52 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.61 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.01 (state 1.20 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.59 (state 2.65 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.84 (state 4.09 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
39.7 (state 36.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
25.0 (state 38.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
June 5, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
23.0 (state 15.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
10
Infection control citations
3
Citations on record (3 years)
71 health · 9 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-06-05 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-02
2026-06-05 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-02
2026-06-05 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-02
2026-06-05 Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
F0557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-02
2026-06-05 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-02
2026-06-05 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-02
2026-06-05 Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-02
2026-06-05 PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-02
2026-06-05 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-02
2026-06-05 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-02
2026-06-05 Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-02
2026-06-05 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-02
2026-06-05 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-02
2026-06-05 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-02
2026-06-05 Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
F0919 · Environmental Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-07-02
2026-02-11 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-05
2025-12-09 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-29
2025-09-02 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-25
2025-09-02 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-25
2025-09-02 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-25
2025-09-02 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-25
2025-09-02 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
F0806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-25
2025-08-12 Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
F0585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-08-28
2025-04-02 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-04-23
2025-02-14 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-10
2025-02-14 Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-10
2025-02-14 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-10
2025-02-14 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-10
2025-02-14 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.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-10
2025-02-14 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-10
2025-02-14 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-10
2025-02-14 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-10
2025-02-14 Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-10
2025-02-14 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-10
2025-02-14 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-10
2025-02-14 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-10
2025-02-14 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-10
2025-02-14 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-10
2025-02-14 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-10
2025-02-14 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-10
2025-02-14 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-10
2025-02-14 Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-10
2025-02-14 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-10
2025-02-14 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-10
2025-02-14 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-10
2025-02-14 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-10
2025-02-14 Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
F0849 · Administration Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-10
2025-02-14 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-10
2025-02-14 Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
F0577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-10
2025-02-14 Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
F0912 · Environmental Deficiencies		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-10

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

4 penalties in the last three years, including $118,170 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2024-07-02Payment Denial17 days payment denial
2024-07-02Fine$84,568
2024-02-01Fine$16,801
2024-02-01Fine$16,801

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Lehmann, Kenneth (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 27%
Bak, Abraham (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Gastwirth, Menachem (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Gewirtz, Chonoch (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Lehmann, Kenneth (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Mayer 2005 Revocable Trust (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Mayer, Helene (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Mayer, Ronald (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Perez, Genoveva (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Sharma, Vatsala (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Terrazzino, Joseph (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Bak, Abraham (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Helene Mayer 2007 Irrevocable Exempt Trust Fbo Aaron Mayer Dated Decem (organization)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Helene Mayer 2007 Irrevocable Exempt Trust Fbo Abraham Mayer Dated Dec (organization)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Helene Mayer 2007 Irrevocable Exempt Trust Fbo Akiva Mayer Dated Decem (organization)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Helene Mayer 2007 Irrevocable Exempt Trust Fbo Aviva Mayer Dated Decem (organization)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Helene Mayer 2007 Irrevocable Exempt Trust Fbo Talia Mayer Dated Decem (organization)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Helene Mayer 2007 Irrevocable Exempt Trust Fbo Zachary Mayer Dated Dec (organization)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Bak, Abraham (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Gastwirth, Menachem (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Perez, Genoveva (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Ruber, Nurit (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Terrazzino, Joseph (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Santa Clarita Post-Acute Care Center?

Santa Clarita Post-Acute Care Center has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in California.

How many beds does Santa Clarita Post-Acute Care Center have?

It has 99 certified beds and cares for about 96 residents per day.

Has Santa Clarita Post-Acute Care Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 4 penalties totaling $118,170 in the last three years.

Who owns Santa Clarita Post-Acute Care Center?

It is part of Abraham Bak & Menachem Gastwirth and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Santa Clarita Post-Acute Care Center?

(661) 259-3660. The facility is located at 23801 Newhall Avenue, Newhall, CA 91321.

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.