SUNLAND POST ACUTE

CMS abuse icon · Los Angeles · CA · For profit - Limited Liability company · THE MANDELBAUM FAMILY chain · 121 certified beds · CCN 056031 · NEW VISTA NURSING OPERATOR, LLC


SUNLAND POST ACUTE operates 121 certified beds in SUNLAND, California. Its Medicare and Medicaid certification dates to 1969-01-20. It averages 108.0 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at SUNLAND POST ACUTE?

CMS lists 111 health-inspection deficiencies for SUNLAND POST ACUTE, all of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is G; the most recent health inspection was 2026-05-06.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-05-06F0582, F0600Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. / Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D
2026-04-22F0637, F0842Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D
2026-04-01F0550, F0628, F0656Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D
2026-01-15F0684, F0697Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.D
2025-12-04F0755, F0761Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / 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.F
2025-12-04F0583, F0584, F0656, F0689, F0759Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. / 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. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.E
2025-12-04F0552, F0578, F0580, F0582, F0604, F0657, F0684, F0692, F0695, F0812, F0883, F0887Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. / 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. / Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. / Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. / 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 treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. / 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. / Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. / 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.D
2025-09-11F0554, F0656, F0755, F0761, F0806, F0812, F0919Allow 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. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / 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. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.D
2025-08-05F0627, F0628Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. / Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.D
2025-05-05F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.G
2025-05-05F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.E
2025-05-05F0609, F0741Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.D
2025-02-20F0758Implement 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.D
2025-01-31F0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.E
2025-01-31F0657, F0689Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D
2024-12-27F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.D
2024-12-11F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D
2024-11-12F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2024-10-22F0552, F0684Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D
2024-10-11F0694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.G
2024-10-11F0686, F0697, F0755, F0757, F0758, F0880Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. / Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. / 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. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2024-10-11F0583, F0584, F0657, F0658, F0677, F0684, F0689, F0692, F0695, F0760, F0761, F0812Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. / 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. / 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 care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. / 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. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.D
2024-09-24F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.E
2024-09-24F0552, F0558, F0684Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. / Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D
2024-09-12F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D
2024-07-10F0732Post nurse staffing information every day.E
2024-07-10F0656, F0806, F0842Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D
2024-05-31F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2024-05-31F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D
2024-04-08F0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D
2024-03-19F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2024-03-19F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.E
2023-12-28F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.G
2023-11-29F0553, F0732Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. / Post nurse staffing information every day.E
2023-11-29F0580, F0711, F0812Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.D
2023-11-07F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D
2023-10-20F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.G
2023-10-20F0558, F0578, F0656, F0689, F0690, F0755, F0756, F0760, F0881, F0883Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. / 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. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / 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. / 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 that residents are free from significant medication errors. / Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. / Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.E
2023-10-20F0550, F0552, F0684, F0694, F0758, F0812, F0842, F0851, F0880Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids 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. / 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. / Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2023-09-08F0770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.E

Why was SUNLAND POST ACUTE fined 3 times?

DateTypeAmount
2025-05-05Fine$54,560
2024-10-11Fine$80,876
2023-10-20Fine$104,845

Has SUNLAND POST ACUTE had payment denied by Medicare more than once?

Payment denial startLength in days
2024-11-1244
2024-01-203

How is SUNLAND POST ACUTE staffed?

MeasureThis facilityCA average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.530254.51570
Total nursing staff turnover (%)44.136.7
Average number of residents per day108.087.9

Who owns SUNLAND POST ACUTE, and what chain is it in?

SUNLAND POST ACUTE is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name NEW VISTA NURSING OPERATOR, LLC and belongs to the THE MANDELBAUM FAMILY chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNEW VISTA NURSING HB OPERATOR, LLC, SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOLDINGS, LLCsince 04/29/2025
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTBARBER FAMILY TRUST, THE BENTZION MANDELBAUM 2021 IRREVOCABLE GIFT TRUST NO. 2, THE JANET MANDELBAUM 2021 IRREVOCABLE GIFT TRUST NO 2, MANDELBAUM, JANETsince 04/29/2025
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLBARBER, HYMAN, GOBRIAL, MARK, MARISTELA, JESUS, MENDOZA, LORELEIsince 04/29/2025
INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFMANDELBAUM, BRENDAsince 04/09/2026
ADP OF THE SNFBARBER, HYMAN, GOBRIAL, MARK, MARISTELA, JESUS, MENDOZA, LORELEIsince 04/29/2025

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