Ararat Nursing Facility
Nursing Home · Mission Hills, CA
CMS certification number555579
CMS lists this nursing home as a Special Focus Facility candidate – one of the lowest-performing nursing homes in its state based on inspection history.
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).
Contact & location
15099 Mission Hills RoadMission Hills, CA 91345
Los Angeles County
- Phone
- (818) 837-1800
- ZIP code
- 91345 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 254
- Residents per day
- 237.7 (94% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Ararat Home of Los Angeles INC.
- Medicare certified since
- December 6, 1993
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
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
- 4.79 (state 4.52 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.52 (state 0.67 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.26 (state 1.20 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 3.01 (state 2.65 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.21 (state 4.09 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 41.7 (state 36.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 44.4 (state 38.1 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 3 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- July 18, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 56.0 (state 15.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 32
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 76 health · 4 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-10 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| 2026-05-29 | 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 2026-06-19 |
| 2026-05-21 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-26 |
| 2026-05-21 | 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 2026-06-26 |
| 2026-05-21 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-26 |
| 2026-05-21 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-26 |
| 2026-05-21 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-26 |
| 2026-05-21 | 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 · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-26 |
| 2026-05-21 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-26 |
| 2026-05-21 | 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 2026-06-26 |
| 2026-02-25 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-20 |
| 2026-02-25 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-20 |
| 2026-02-25 | 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 2026-03-20 |
| 2026-02-25 | 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 2026-03-20 |
| 2026-02-18 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-03-13 |
| 2026-02-18 | 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 |
Corrected 2026-03-13 |
| 2026-02-04 | 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 · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2026-02-27 |
| 2026-02-04 | 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 2026-02-27 |
| 2026-02-04 | 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 2026-02-27 |
| 2026-02-04 | 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 2026-02-27 |
| 2026-02-04 | 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 2026-02-27 |
| 2026-02-04 | 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 2026-02-27 |
| 2025-12-08 | 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 2025-12-31 |
| 2025-09-09 | 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 2025-09-12 |
| 2025-08-29 | 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 2025-09-09 |
| 2025-08-13 | Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. F0606 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-06 |
| 2025-08-04 | 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 |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-09-10 |
| 2025-07-18 | 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 |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2025-08-18 |
| 2025-07-18 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-18 |
| 2025-07-18 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-18 |
| 2025-07-18 | 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 2025-08-18 |
| 2025-07-18 | 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 2025-08-18 |
| 2025-07-18 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-18 |
| 2025-07-18 | 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 2025-08-18 |
| 2025-07-18 | 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 2025-08-18 |
| 2025-07-18 | 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 2025-08-18 |
| 2025-07-18 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-18 |
| 2025-07-18 | 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 2025-08-18 |
| 2025-07-18 | 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 2025-08-18 |
| 2025-07-18 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-18 |
| 2025-07-18 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-18 |
| 2025-07-18 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-18 |
| 2025-07-18 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. F0882 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-18 |
| 2025-07-18 | Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights. F0551 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-18 |
| 2025-07-18 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-18 |
| 2025-07-18 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. F0577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-18 |
| 2025-07-18 | 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 |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-18 |
| 2025-07-18 | 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 · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-18 |
| 2025-07-18 | 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 2025-08-18 |
| 2025-07-18 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-18 |
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
12 penalties in the last three years, including $407,175 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | Fine | $19,610 |
| 2026-02-04 | Payment Denial | 14 days payment denial |
| 2026-02-04 | Fine | $17,345 |
| 2025-07-18 | Fine | $100,816 |
| 2025-05-21 | Payment Denial | 14 days payment denial |
| 2025-05-21 | Fine | $20,665 |
| 2025-02-07 | Payment Denial | 52 days payment denial |
| 2024-10-03 | Fine | $55,839 |
| 2024-08-09 | Payment Denial | 19 days payment denial |
| 2024-08-09 | Fine | $79,430 |
| 2024-05-15 | Payment Denial | 19 days payment denial |
| 2024-05-15 | Fine | $113,470 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Ararat Home of Los Angeles INC. (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Hekimian, Walter (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Michail, James (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Darakjian, Peter (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kanimian, Joseph (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sinanian, Sinan (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Taylor, Robert (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ghookasian, Derik (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ghookasian, Derik (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hekimian, Walter (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Michail, James (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Darakjian, Peter (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kanimian, Joseph (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Sinanian, Sinan (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Taylor, Robert (individual) | Trustee Of The Snf · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Ararat Nursing Facility?
Ararat Nursing Facility 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 Ararat Nursing Facility have?
It has 254 certified beds and cares for about 238 residents per day.
Has Ararat Nursing Facility been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 12 penalties totaling $407,175 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Ararat Nursing Facility?
(818) 837-1800. The facility is located at 15099 Mission Hills Road, Mission Hills, CA 91345.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.