La Crescenta Healthcare Center
Nursing Home · La Crescenta, CA
CMS certification number055960
Contact & location
3050 Montrose AveLa Crescenta, CA 91214
Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (818) 957-0850
- ZIP code
- 91214 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 92
- Residents per day
- 86.8 (94% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Partnership
- Legal name
- Verdugo Vista Operating Company LP
- Chain
- Mariner Health Care (17 facilities, avg 3.6★)
- Medicare certified since
- October 1, 1978
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.38 (state 4.52 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.66 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.69 (state 1.20 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 3.03 (state 2.65 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.01 (state 4.09 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 34.4 (state 36.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 10.0 (state 38.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- May 8, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 10.0 (state 15.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 54 health · 22 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-08 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. F0813 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-28 |
| 2026-05-08 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-28 |
| 2026-05-08 | 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 2026-05-28 |
| 2026-05-08 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. F0745 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-28 |
| 2026-05-08 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-27 |
| 2026-05-08 | 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 2026-05-28 |
| 2026-05-08 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-28 |
| 2026-05-08 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-28 |
| 2026-05-08 | 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 2026-05-28 |
| 2026-05-08 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
B No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-28 |
| 2025-07-19 | 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 · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2025-08-01 |
| 2025-07-10 | 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 · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-07-26 |
| 2025-04-25 | 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 2025-05-15 |
| 2025-04-25 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-15 |
| 2025-04-25 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-15 |
| 2025-04-25 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. F0908 · Environmental Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-15 |
| 2025-04-25 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-15 |
| 2025-04-25 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-15 |
| 2025-04-25 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-15 |
| 2025-04-25 | 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 2025-05-14 |
| 2025-04-25 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-15 |
| 2025-04-25 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-15 |
| 2025-04-25 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-05-15 |
| 2025-04-25 | 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 2025-05-15 |
| 2025-02-25 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-21 |
| 2025-02-25 | 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 2025-03-21 |
| 2025-02-25 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-21 |
| 2025-02-25 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. F0744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-21 |
| 2025-02-25 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-03-21 |
| 2024-12-10 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-26 |
| 2024-08-09 | 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 2024-08-26 |
| 2024-08-09 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. F0804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-08-26 |
| 2024-06-05 | 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 2024-06-27 |
| 2024-04-25 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-20 |
| 2024-04-25 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-20 |
| 2024-04-25 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-20 |
| 2024-04-25 | 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 2024-05-20 |
| 2024-04-25 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-20 |
| 2024-04-25 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-20 |
| 2024-04-25 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. F0802 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-20 |
| 2024-04-25 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-20 |
| 2024-04-25 | 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 2024-05-20 |
| 2024-04-25 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-20 |
| 2024-04-25 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-20 |
| 2024-04-25 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-20 |
| 2024-04-25 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-20 |
| 2024-04-25 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-20 |
| 2024-04-25 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-20 |
| 2024-04-25 | 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 2024-05-20 |
| 2023-12-28 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-01-10 |
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
1 penalty in the last three years, including $17,122 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-07-10 | Fine | $17,122 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| GC Operating Company LLC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 99% | |
| Grancare LLC (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Grunstein, Emily (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Mariner Health Care, INC. (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| MHC Holding Company (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| MHC West Holding Company (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| National Senior Care, INC. (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Capital Funding LLC (organization) | 5%+ Security Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Avakian, Saro (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dela Cuadra, Alex (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rimando, Jenny (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sarcauga, Dennis (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sarcauga, Dennis (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Verdugo Vista Operating Company GP LLC (organization) | General Partnership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| GC Operating Company LLC (organization) | Limited Partnership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dela Cuadra, Alex (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rimando, Jenny (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sarcauga, Dennis (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Avakian, Saro (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Dela Cuadra, Alex (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rimando, Jenny (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sarcauga, Dennis (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of La Crescenta Healthcare Center?
La Crescenta Healthcare Center has a 5-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 La Crescenta Healthcare Center have?
It has 92 certified beds and cares for about 87 residents per day.
Has La Crescenta Healthcare Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $17,122 in the last three years.
Who owns La Crescenta Healthcare Center?
It is part of Mariner Health Care and is classified as for profit - partnership. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of La Crescenta Healthcare Center?
(818) 957-0850. The facility is located at 3050 Montrose Ave, La Crescenta, CA 91214.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.