VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA - WEST LOS ANGELES
VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA - WEST LOS ANGELES, in LOS ANGELES, California, holds 312 certified beds and has been certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 2019-11-21, averaging 143.1 residents a day.
Has VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA - WEST LOS ANGELES been cited for violations?
CMS lists 47 health-inspection deficiencies for VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA - WEST LOS ANGELES, all of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is F; the most recent health inspection was 2026-07-02.
| Survey date | Tag | Deficiency | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-07-02 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D |
| 2026-01-14 | F0602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D |
| 2025-12-12 | F0802, F0812, F0841, F0844, F0868 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility. / Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel. / Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | F |
| 2025-12-12 | F0550, F0689, F0790 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. / Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. / Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D |
| 2025-08-22 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D |
| 2025-05-01 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D |
| 2025-04-11 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E |
| 2024-12-06 | F0812, F0865 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F |
| 2024-12-06 | F0802, F0805 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. / Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E |
| 2024-12-06 | F0641, F0656, F0689, F0813, F0814 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. / 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. / Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. / Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D |
| 2024-10-31 | F0755, F0760 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D |
| 2024-07-31 | F0945 | Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program. | F |
| 2024-07-31 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E |
| 2024-07-30 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D |
| 2024-02-22 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D |
| 2024-01-26 | F0755, F0758, F0790 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. / 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 routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | E |
| 2024-01-26 | F0554, F0584, F0656, F0657, F0684, F0689, F0759, F0761, F0810, F0812, F0813, F0880, F0883 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. / 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. / 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. / 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. / 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 special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. / Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. / Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. / Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D |
| 2024-01-25 | F0557, F0761 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. / 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. | D |
| 2024-01-10 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D |
How is VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA - WEST LOS ANGELES staffed?
| Measure | This facility | CA average |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 5.82010 | 4.51570 |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 35.3 | 36.7 |
| Average number of residents per day | 143.1 | 87.9 |
Who owns VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA - WEST LOS ANGELES?
VETERANS HOME OF CALIFORNIA - WEST LOS ANGELES is registered with CMS as Government - State, operates under the legal business name DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA.
| Role | Owner | Association date |
|---|---|---|
| 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA | since 10/03/2010 |
| W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | MCGUIRE, KEVIN | since 10/15/2017 |
| OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA, LINDSEY, CINDY, NANOO, BRIAN | since 06/01/2018 |
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