Griffith Park Healthcare Center
Glendale, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 056111) · 94 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 3 totaling $54,265
Phone: (818) 845-8507 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Griffith Park Healthcare Center an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Griffith Park Healthcare Center reports 3.94 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 42.9%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 3 stars.
CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $54,265.00 for Griffith Park Healthcare Center, with no payment denials on file. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility and lists it as an SFF Candidate under increased monitoring for persistent quality concerns.
About this facility
Griffith Park Healthcare Center is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home in Glendale, Los Angeles County, California, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since October 17, 1969. The facility has 94 certified beds with an average of 81 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Griffith Park Healthcare Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16. Its component ratings are: health inspection 1 star, staffing 3 stars, and quality measures 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.94 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 42.9%.
CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $54,265.00 for this facility, and no payment denials on record.
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse. Families should review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare directly. Additionally, CMS lists this facility's special focus status as "SFF Candidate," meaning it has been identified as having a history of persistent poor quality and is being monitored more closely as a candidate for CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which targets facilities with a pattern of serious quality issues for increased oversight.
This facility is part of a chain operated under Crystal Solorzano, comprising 9 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.0 stars. There is no ownership change reported within the past 12 months.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Griffith Park Healthcare Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.94 hours per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours, with a 42.9% nursing turnover rate; CMS rates staffing at 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 3 fines totaling $54,265.00, with no payment denials on record.
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 it is listed as an SFF Candidate under CMS's Special Focus program for persistently underperforming facilities.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 94 certified beds with an average daily population of 81 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC operated under the Crystal Solorzano chain, which includes 9 facilities with an average rating of 2.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since October 17, 1969.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service types; contact the facility at (818) 845-8507 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (818) 845-8507 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/056111?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.