Ararat Nursing Facility
Mission Hills, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555579) · 254 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 7 totaling $407,175 · 5 payment denials
Phone: (818) 837-1800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ararat Nursing Facility has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Ararat Nursing Facility reports total nurse staffing of about 4.79 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.52 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.7%.
Yes, Ararat Nursing Facility has 7 federal fines on record totaling $407,175.00, along with 5 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility and lists it as an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus Facility program for persistently underperforming facilities.
About this facility
Ararat Nursing Facility is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Mission Hills, California (Los Angeles County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since December 1993. The facility has 254 certified beds and an average daily census of 237.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Ararat holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5. Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day are reported at approximately 4.79, with registered nurse (RN) hours at about 0.52 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.7%.
CMS records show 7 federal fines totaling $407,175.00, along with 5 payment denials on file for this facility.
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse that families should review directly in the inspection record on Care Compare. Additionally, this facility is designated an SFF Candidate under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, meaning it has a history of persistent poor performance and is subject to increased inspection frequency by CMS until improvement is documented.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data, and there has been no ownership change reported in the last 12 months. This profile is based on data published by CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on the Care Compare website.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Ararat Nursing Facility has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.79 hours per resident per day, with 0.52 RN hours per resident per day and a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5; nursing turnover is 41.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 7 fines totaling $407,175.00 and 5 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
Yes, CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility and lists it as an SFF Candidate under the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 254 certified beds with an average daily census of 237.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; the available data does not indicate any chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 6, 1993.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Ararat's ratings are 1, 1, 4, and 2 out of 5, respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at (818) 837-1800 or check Medicare Care Compare for this information.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not include tour details; contact the facility at (818) 837-1800 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555579?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.