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Van Nuys · 0.2 mi · 4 beds
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Lake Balboa Care Center
16955 VANOWEN STREET, Van Nuys, CA, 91406
Nursing home50 licensed beds0 citations on record
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Has this facility been cited?
Yes. Federal inspectors cited 15 deficiencies against Lake Balboa Care Center in Van Nuys, California at its most recent standard inspection on 2026-04-12, 6 of them arising from complaints. Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 overall.
4 / 5Medicare overall rating
50certified beds
15deficiencies at the last inspection
0immediate-jeopardy findings on record
0actual-harm findings on record
0federal fines
What the inspectors found
Every deficiency on record, by how serious CMS judged it
CMS grades each finding from A to L on two axes: how badly residents were affected, and how many. These are its bands, not ours. The figures cover every standard and complaint survey on record, which is a longer window than the rating cycle above.
Immediate jeopardyA resident was placed in immediate danger. The most serious band CMS uses.0
Actual harmA resident was harmed, but not placed in immediate danger.0
Potential for more than minimal harmNo resident was harmed, but the failing could have caused it.25
Potential for minimal harmThe least serious band.3
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The last 20 findings, newest first
Each is the federal requirement the home was found not to meet, in CMS’s own wording, with the tag number so it can be looked up against the inspection report.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F0656 · 2026-04-12 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0684 · 2026-04-12 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · F0760 · 2026-04-12 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · F0880 · 2026-04-12 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F0804 · 2026-04-12 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F0812 · 2026-04-12 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F0814 · 2026-04-12 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · F0842 · 2026-04-12 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Environmental Deficiencies · F0912 · 2026-04-12 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0684 · 2026-03-12 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0692 · 2026-03-12 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F0812 · 2026-03-12 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · F0806 · 2026-03-12 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · F0583 · 2026-01-26 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · F0880 · 2025-12-05 · from a complaint · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · F0550 · 2025-03-30 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · F0583 · 2025-03-30 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · F0697 · 2025-03-30 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · F0880 · 2025-03-30 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Environmental Deficiencies · F0912 · 2025-03-30 · standard survey · No actual harm, potential for minimal harm
Medicare’s own rating
How CMS scores this home
These stars are Medicare’s, not ours — we publish no rating of our own. They are reproduced here because they are part of the public record.
OverallCombines the three below4 of 5
Health inspectionBased on the last three inspection cycles3 of 5
StaffingNurse hours per resident, adjusted for how sick residents are3 of 5
Quality measuresResident outcomes reported by the home5 of 5
Nurse hours per resident per dayReported by the home to CMS4.94511
Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left in a year26.7%
Ownership
Who owns Lake Balboa Care Center
Nursing homes are frequently owned through layers of companies, and the name over the door is rarely the one that holds the licence. This is the ownership CMS has on file.
| Owner | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARRON, CRAIG | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2023 |
| SHIRAZI, KEYVAN | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2023 |
| WILLITS, ADAM | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/08/2022 |
| BURNAM, SOON | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/08/2022 |
| GAMERO, ALICIA | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2023 |
| KEETCH, CHAD | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2011 |
| SATO, AMI | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/09/2024 |
| BARRON, CRAIG | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2023 |
| SHIRAZI, KEYVAN | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2023 |
| PORT, BARRY | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/29/2025 |
| ENSIGN SERVICES INC | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/01/2022 |
| BARRON, CRAIG | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/01/2023 |
Part of the THE ENSIGN GROUP group.
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Nursing Home Care Compare. Retrieved 2026-07-29. Facility number 056180.
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