Highland Park Skilled Nursing and Wellness Center

Nursing Home · Los Angeles, CA

CMS overall rating 2/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number555165

Contact & location

5125 Monte Vista ST.
Los Angeles, CA 90042
Los Angeles County
Phone
(323) 254-6125
ZIP code
90042 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
59
Residents per day
53.7 (91% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Highland Park Skilled Nursing & Wellness Centre, LLC
Chain
Pacific Healthcare Holdings (15 facilities, avg 1.9★)
Medicare certified since
February 13, 1984
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.2
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.8
Staffing★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.3
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 4.1
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
4.32 (state 4.52 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.30 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
1.52 (state 1.20 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.50 (state 2.65 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.84 (state 4.09 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
—
RN turnover
—

Inspections

Last standard inspection
March 12, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
21.0 (state 15.7 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
6
Citations on record (3 years)
55 health · 9 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-07-01 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-07-14
2026-06-24 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-06-24 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 · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction
2026-03-12 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 2026-03-17
2026-03-12 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 2026-03-17
2026-03-12 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 2026-03-17
2026-03-12 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 2026-03-17
2026-03-12 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 2026-03-17
2026-03-12 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 2026-03-17
2026-03-12 Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-17
2026-03-12 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 2026-03-17
2026-03-12 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 2026-03-17
2026-03-12 Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
F0685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-17
2026-03-12 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 2026-03-17
2026-03-12 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-17
2026-03-12 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-17
2026-03-12 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 2026-03-17
2026-03-12 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2026-03-17
2026-03-12 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 2026-03-17
2026-01-08 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 2026-01-27
2025-11-20 Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-12-05
2025-02-26 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-13
2025-02-26 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 2025-03-14
2025-02-26 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection
B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-14
2025-02-13 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-15
2025-02-13 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-15
2025-02-13 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-15
2025-02-13 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 2025-03-07
2025-02-13 Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-15
2025-02-13 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 2025-02-15
2025-02-13 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-15
2025-02-13 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 2025-02-15
2025-02-13 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-02-15
2025-02-13 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 2025-02-15
2025-02-13 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 2025-02-15
2025-02-13 Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
F0813 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-03-07
2025-02-13 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 2025-02-15
2024-10-29 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-11-19
2024-03-29 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-20
2024-03-29 Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
F0676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-20
2024-03-29 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 2024-04-20
2024-03-29 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 2024-04-20
2024-03-29 Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-20
2024-03-29 Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
F0887 · Infection Control Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-20
2024-03-29 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-20
2024-03-29 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-04-20
2024-03-29 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 2024-04-25
2024-03-29 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 2024-04-20
2024-03-29 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 2024-04-20
2024-03-29 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 2024-04-20

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Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Pacific Healthcare Holdings, INC. (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 99%
Corporate Interface Services LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Eretz Highland Park Properties LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Panossian, Ayuna (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Rechnitz, Shlomo (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Rockport Administrative Services, LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Vaca, Eric (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Brius LLC (organization)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Corporate Interface Services LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Panossian, Ayuna (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Rechnitz, Shlomo (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Rockport Administrative Services, LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Vaca, Eric (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Highland Park Skilled Nursing and Wellness Center?

Highland Park Skilled Nursing and Wellness Center has a 2-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 Highland Park Skilled Nursing and Wellness Center have?

It has 59 certified beds and cares for about 54 residents per day.

Has Highland Park Skilled Nursing and Wellness Center been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Highland Park Skilled Nursing and Wellness Center?

It is part of Pacific Healthcare Holdings and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Highland Park Skilled Nursing and Wellness Center?

(323) 254-6125. The facility is located at 5125 Monte Vista ST., Los Angeles, CA 90042.

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