High Valley Lodge
Sunland, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055856) · 50 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (818) 352-3158 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
High Valley Lodge holds a CMS overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 4 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
High Valley Lodge reports total nurse staffing of about 4.20 hours per resident per day, including 0.17 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 13.6%.
High Valley Lodge has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus program designation noted for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
High Valley Lodge is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Sunland, California, located in Los Angeles County. The facility has been certified since May 1979 and operates under for-profit corporate ownership. It is licensed for 50 certified beds and reports an average daily census of 47.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, High Valley Lodge holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the California state average of 3.16. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 out of 5, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 out of 5, and staffing rating of 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 4.20, including 0.17 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 13.6%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 for this facility — no federal fines on record — and 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus program designation is present in the data provided for this facility. There is no indication in the data that chain affiliation applies, and no ownership change has occurred in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details, including any updates to inspection results or staffing figures, directly on the Care Compare website before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
High Valley Lodge has an overall rating of 5 out of 5, which is above California's state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
High Valley Lodge is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.20 hours per resident per day, including 0.17 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 and 13.6% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS lists 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus program designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
High Valley Lodge has 50 certified beds and an average daily census of 47.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; the data provided does not indicate chain affiliation.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since May 1, 1979.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; High Valley Lodge scores 4, 4, and 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; please contact the facility at 8183523158 or check Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data; contact the facility at 8183523158 to arrange a tour and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most up-to-date CMS data for High Valley Lodge at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055856?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.