SANTA CLARITA POST-ACUTE CARE CENTER

Los Angeles · CA · For profit - Limited Liability company · ABRAHAM BAK & MENACHEM GASTWIRTH chain · 99 certified beds · CCN 055728 · NEWHALL AVENUE HEALTHCARE CENTER, LLC


SANTA CLARITA POST-ACUTE CARE CENTER operates 99 certified beds in NEWHALL, California. Its Medicare and Medicaid certification dates to 1973-06-01. It averages 96.2 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at SANTA CLARITA POST-ACUTE CARE CENTER?

CMS lists 88 health-inspection deficiencies for SANTA CLARITA POST-ACUTE CARE CENTER, all of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is J; the most recent health inspection was 2026-06-05.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-06-05F0558, F0689, F0880Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2026-06-05F0557, F0609, F0610, F0644, F0645, F0657, F0690, F0693, F0695, F0812, F0842, F0919Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. / Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. / PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. / 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. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. / Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.D
2026-02-11F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E
2025-12-09F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.E
2025-09-02F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2025-09-02F0558, F0656, F0760, F0806Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.D
2025-08-12F0585Honor 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.D
2025-04-02F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D
2025-02-14F0584, F0604, F0656, F0658, F0758, F0759, F0760, F0812, F0814Honor 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. / Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / 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. / Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.E
2025-02-14F0550, F0558, F0583, F0609, F0657, F0686, F0689, F0690, F0693, F0695, F0755, F0756, F0757, F0849, F0880Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. / 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. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. / Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. / 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. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2025-02-14F0577, F0912Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. / Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.B
2025-02-05F0609, F0610Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.D
2024-08-17F0656, F0842Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D
2024-07-29F0580, F0686, F0694, F0842Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D
2024-07-02F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.G
2024-07-02F0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.D
2024-06-04F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2024-03-13F0551Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.D
2024-02-09F0710, F0760Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.J
2024-02-09F0550, F0554, F0656, F0657, F0658, F0686, F0698, F0812Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E
2024-02-09F0558, F0582, F0584, F0623, F0625, F0690, F0693, F0695, F0758, F0804, F0908Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. / 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. / Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. / Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. / 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. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / 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. / Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. / Keep all essential equipment working safely.D
2024-02-09F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.C
2024-02-01F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2023-09-25F0550, F0880Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2023-09-25F0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.D

Why was SANTA CLARITA POST-ACUTE CARE CENTER fined 3 times?

DateTypeAmount
2024-07-02Fine$84,568
2024-02-01Fine$16,801
2024-02-01Fine$16,801

Has SANTA CLARITA POST-ACUTE CARE CENTER had payment denied by Medicare?

Payment denial startLength in days
2024-08-1517

How is SANTA CLARITA POST-ACUTE CARE CENTER staffed relative to the CA average?

MeasureThis facilityCA average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.218284.51570
Total nursing staff turnover (%)39.736.7
Average number of residents per day96.287.9

Who owns SANTA CLARITA POST-ACUTE CARE CENTER, and what chain is it in?

SANTA CLARITA POST-ACUTE CARE CENTER is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name NEWHALL AVENUE HEALTHCARE CENTER, LLC and belongs to the ABRAHAM BAK & MENACHEM GASTWIRTH chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTLEHMANN, KENNETHsince 11/28/2024
DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTHELENE MAYER 2007 IRREVOCABLE EXEMPT TRUST FBO AARON MAYER DATED DECEM, HELENE MAYER 2007 IRREVOCABLE EXEMPT TRUST FBO ABRAHAM MAYER DATED DEC, HELENE MAYER 2007 IRREVOCABLE EXEMPT TRUST FBO AKIVA MAYER DATED DECEM, HELENE MAYER 2007 IRREVOCABLE EXEMPT TRUST FBO AVIVA MAYER DATED DECEM, HELENE MAYER 2007 IRREVOCABLE EXEMPT TRUST FBO TALIA MAYER DATED DECEM, HELENE MAYER 2007 IRREVOCABLE EXEMPT TRUST FBO ZACHARY MAYER DATED DECsince 06/01/2023
CORPORATE OFFICERBAK, ABRAHAMsince 06/01/2023
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLBAK, ABRAHAM, GASTWIRTH, MENACHEM, PEREZ, GENOVEVA, RUBER, NURIT, TERRAZZINO, JOSEPHsince 06/01/2023
ADP OF THE SNFMAYER 2005 REVOCABLE TRUST, BAK, ABRAHAM, GASTWIRTH, MENACHEM, GEWIRTZ, CHONOCH, LEHMANN, KENNETH, MAYER, HELENE, MAYER, RONALD, PEREZ, GENOVEVA, SHARMA, VATSALA, TERRAZZINO, JOSEPHsince 02/23/2012

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