VERNON HEALTHCARE CENTER

Los Angeles · CA · For profit - Limited Liability company · PACIFIC HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS chain · 99 certified beds · CCN 055167 · VERNON HEALTHCARE CENTER, LLC


VERNON HEALTHCARE CENTER operates 99 certified beds in LOS ANGELES, California. Its Medicare and Medicaid certification dates to 1967-01-01. It averages 96.1 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at VERNON HEALTHCARE CENTER?

CMS lists 109 health-inspection deficiencies for VERNON HEALTHCARE 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 2026-06-30.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2026-06-30F0609, F0610, F0656Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D
2026-06-10F0580, F0656, F0757Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.D
2026-05-15F0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.D
2026-05-06F0609, F0610Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.D
2026-05-05F0609, F0689Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D
2026-01-28F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.D
2026-01-09F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E
2026-01-09F0550, F0582, F0658, F0677, F0686, F0761, F0770, F0880Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. / 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 pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / 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. / Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2026-01-09F0912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.B
2025-12-09F0636, F0656, F0755Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. / 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.D
2025-09-12F0627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.D
2025-08-01F0552, F0605, F0689Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. / Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D
2025-06-06F0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.D
2025-05-05F0627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.J
2025-04-10F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D
2025-03-13F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D
2025-02-20F0600, F0758Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / 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.D
2025-01-10F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F
2025-01-10F0760, F0761Ensure 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.E
2025-01-10F0577, F0584, F0640, F0645, F0656, F0658, F0685, F0689, F0694, F0695, F0732, F0756, F0770, F0814, F0838, F0842, F0847Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. / 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. / Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. / PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities / 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. / Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. / Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Post nurse staffing information every day. / Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. / Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. / Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. / Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. / Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. / Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.D
2025-01-10F0912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.B
2024-12-18F0607, F0726Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. / Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.D
2024-11-18F0600, F0656, F0812Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.D
2024-11-12F0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D
2024-10-30F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.E
2024-10-30F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D
2024-10-09F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D
2024-10-07F0660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.E
2024-10-07F0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.D
2024-10-01F0609, F0610, F0684, F0686, F0880Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D
2024-09-13F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.E
2024-08-28F0580, F0697Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.D
2024-08-15F0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.E
2024-08-12F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.G
2024-08-12F0658, F0684, F0803, F0804Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / 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. / Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.D
2024-08-09F0657, F0686Develop 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.D
2024-07-31F0657, F0684, F0686Develop 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 appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D
2024-07-09F0550, F0580, F0656, F0943Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. / Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.D
2024-06-10F0776Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.D
2024-06-04F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E
2024-05-24F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.G
2024-05-24F0550, F0609Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D
2024-03-13F0600, F0607Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. / Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.D
2024-02-14F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D
2024-01-04F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.E
2023-12-15F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.E
2023-12-15F0641, F0657, F0689, F0755, F0761, F0812Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / Develop 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. / 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. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.D
2023-12-15F0912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.B
2023-09-25F0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.D
2023-08-01F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G

Why was VERNON HEALTHCARE CENTER fined 3 times?

DateTypeAmount
2025-04-10Fine$17,345
2024-07-31Fine$107,454
2024-05-24Fine$53,639

Has VERNON HEALTHCARE CENTER had payment denied by Medicare more than once?

Payment denial startLength in days
2024-09-0745
2024-06-2524

How is VERNON HEALTHCARE CENTER staffed relative to the CA average?

MeasureThis facilityCA average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day4.232074.51570
Average number of residents per day96.187.9

Who owns VERNON HEALTHCARE CENTER, and what chain is it in?

VERNON HEALTHCARE CENTER is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name VERNON HEALTHCARE CENTER, LLC and belongs to the PACIFIC HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTPACIFIC HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS, INC.since 10/01/1993
CORPORATE OFFICERRECHNITZ, SHLOMOsince 02/08/2008
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLROCKPORT ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, LLC, CARLIN, ANDREA, OFOEGBU, KINGSLEY, RECHNITZ, SHLOMOsince 01/01/2024
ADP OF THE SNFERETZ VHC PROPERTIES LLC, ROCKPORT ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, LLC, CARLIN, ANDREA, OFOEGBU, KINGSLEY, RECHNITZ, SHLOMOsince 01/01/2024

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