Sun Valley, CA

Villa Scalabrini Special Care

3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 15 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

10631 Vinedale Street, Sun Valley, CA

(818) 768-6500

Compare this facility

Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

58

Certified beds

Average residents

58

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2009-06-12

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

No

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.34

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.65 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.78

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 1.22 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.75

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.64 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.86

All reported nurse hours · state 4.51 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.11

RN + LPN hours · state 1.87 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.63

Weekend nurse staffing · state 4.08 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.35

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.50 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.01

Reported PT staffing · state 0.10 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.35

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

4.01

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.32

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

0%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

25%

Annual nurse turnover · state 38% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

1,025

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

61

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

1.0161

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

Not reported

This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.

Healthcare-associated infections

Not reported

This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.

Total nurse turnover

9.46

Baseline 8.33% · Performance 25.00% · Measure score 9.46 · Achievement 9.46 · Improvement 0

Adjusted total nurse staffing

2.74

Baseline 4.36 hours · Performance 3.86 hours · Measure score 2.74 · Achievement 2.74 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 10.08%
10.72%
0.6 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 40 · Observed rate 5% · Lower 95% interval 5.87%
Discharge to community 33.83%
50.57%
16.7 pts worse
Worse than the National Rate · Eligible stays 33 · Observed rate 21.21% · Lower 95% interval 24.34%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 0.69
1.02
0.3 pts better
Drug regimen review with follow-up 100%
95.27%
4.7 pts better
Numerator 21 · Denominator 21
Falls with major injury 0%
0.77%
0.8 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 21
Discharge self-care score 30%
53.69%
23.7 pts worse
Numerator 6 · Denominator 20
Discharge mobility score 35%
50.94%
15.9 pts worse
Numerator 7 · Denominator 20
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 0%
2.29%
2.3 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 21 · Adjusted rate 0%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization Not Available
7.12%
Not Available · Eligible stays 21 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 34.72%
8.2%
26.5 pts better
Numerator 25 · Denominator 72
Staff flu vaccination coverage 43.37%
42%
1.4 pts better
Numerator 36 · Denominator 83
Discharge function score 35%
56.45%
21.5 pts worse
Numerator 7 · Denominator 20
Transfer of health information to provider Not Available
95.95%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 1 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 3 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date Not Available
25.2%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 9 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.1
2.3
0.2 pts better
1.9
0.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.1 · Observed 1.3 · Expected 1.2 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.5
1.6
0.1 pts better
1.8
0.3 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.5 · Observed 1.0 · Expected 1.1 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
98.5%
1.5 pts better
93.4%
6.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
98.2%
1.8 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.9%
1.6%
4.3 pts worse
3.3%
2.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.0% · Q2 5.7% · Q3 5.5% · Q4 5.3% · 4Q avg 5.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
6.8%
6.8 pts better
11.4%
11.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.3%
4.1%
1.8 pts better
5.4%
3.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.9% · Q2 1.9% · Q3 1.8% · Q4 3.6% · 4Q avg 2.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 11.9%
13.7%
1.8 pts better
19.6%
7.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.7% · Q2 11.3% · Q3 12.7% · Q4 12.7% · 4Q avg 11.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 12.6%
14.2%
1.6 pts better
16.7%
4.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.1% · Q2 17.0% · Q3 11.5% · Q4 12.7% · 4Q avg 12.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.9%
0.4%
0.5 pts worse
0.1%
0.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.8% · Q2 1.9% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 7.3%
11.0%
3.7 pts better
16.3%
9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q3 7.0% · Q4 7.0% · 4Q avg 7.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 11.7%
10.7%
1 pts worse
14.9%
3.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 22.0% · Q2 11.1% · Q3 5.1% · Q4 7.9% · 4Q avg 11.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.6%
1.0%
0.4 pts better
1.0%
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.2% · Q4 1.2% · 4Q avg 0.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 5.0%
1.2%
3.8 pts worse
1.7%
3.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.8% · Q2 5.7% · Q3 7.3% · Q4 5.3% · 4Q avg 5.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 26.1%
10.9%
15.2 pts worse
19.8%
6.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 29.9% · Q2 21.0% · Q3 24.0% · Q4 29.2% · 4Q avg 26.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 3.2%
4.7%
1.5 pts better
5.1%
1.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.7% · Q2 5.2% · Q3 3.3% · Q4 2.7% · 4Q avg 3.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.4%
94.0%
3.4 pts better
81.7%
15.7 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 97.4%

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-02-16 · Fire 2025-02-16

15 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (7 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-03-10 · Fire 2024-03-10

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2021-05-07 · Fire 2021-05-07

12 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (2 deficiencies)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-16

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-03-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-16

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-03-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-16

K781 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Corrected 2025-03-03

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-10

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2024-03-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-10

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-03-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-10

K362 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

Corrected 2024-03-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-10

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2024-03-12

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-07

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2021-05-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-07

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2021-05-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-07

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2021-05-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-07

K300 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

Corrected 2021-05-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-07

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2021-05-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-07

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2021-05-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-07

K362 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

Corrected 2021-05-13

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-16

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2025-03-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-16

F700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Corrected 2025-03-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-16

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-03-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-16

F801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Corrected 2025-03-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-16

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-03-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-16

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-03-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-16

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2025-03-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-16

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2025-03-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-16

F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2025-03-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-16

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2025-03-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-16

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Corrected 2025-03-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-16

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-03-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-16

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2025-03-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-16

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2025-03-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-16

F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-03-07

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-10

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-03-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-10

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2024-03-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-10

F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2024-03-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-10

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2024-03-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-10

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-03-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-10

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2024-03-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-10

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2024-03-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-20

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2023-12-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-20

F776 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.

Corrected 2023-12-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-26

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-08-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-07

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2021-05-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-07

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2021-05-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-07

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2021-05-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-07

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2021-05-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-07

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2021-05-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-07

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2021-05-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-07

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2021-05-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-07

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2021-05-28

B · Minimal harm 2021-05-07

F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2021-05-28

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Afshar, Ardeshir

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2014-05-26
Afshar, Ardeshir

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2009-05-01
Balen, Adilso

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2014-05-26

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