Lake Balboa Care Center
Van Nuys, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 056180) · 50 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (818) 343-0700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Lake Balboa Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Lake Balboa Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.95 hours per resident per day, including 1.01 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 26.7%.
Lake Balboa Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
About this facility
Lake Balboa Care Center is a 50-bed skilled nursing facility in Van Nuys, California, operating in Los Angeles County since first CMS approval in May 1972. The facility currently serves an average of 45.7 residents and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, operating under a for-profit corporate ownership structure.
According to CMS Care Compare, Lake Balboa holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the California state average of 3.16. Its component ratings are: Health Inspection, 3 stars; Quality Measures, 5 stars; and Staffing, 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 4.95 per resident per day, including 1.01 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 26.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the supplied data.
Lake Balboa Care Center is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars. There has been no change of ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data sourced from 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?
Lake Balboa Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.95 hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 and nursing turnover of 26.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Lake Balboa Care Center is certified for 50 beds and has an average daily census of 45.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of The Ensign Group, a chain of 342 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on May 1, 1972.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures; this facility scores 4, 3, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 8183430700 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 8183430700 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest CMS data for Lake Balboa Care Center at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/056180?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.