North Valley Nursing Center
Tujunga, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055146) · 92 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $139,912 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (818) 352-1454 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives North Valley Nursing Center an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5, while its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
North Valley Nursing Center reports 4.35 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 17.0%.
CMS records show North Valley Nursing Center has 2 federal fines totaling $139,912.00 and 1 payment denial. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, so families should review the detailed inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
About this facility
North Valley Nursing Center is a for-profit corporation-owned skilled nursing facility in Tujunga, California, first approved for Medicare and Medicaid certification in 1967. It maintains 92 certified beds with an average daily census of 87.6 residents, and it accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility's overall star rating is 1 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16 stars. The health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5. In contrast, the quality measure rating is 4 out of 5 and the staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels average 4.35 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 17.0%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $139,912.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility. CMS also displays its abuse icon for North Valley Nursing Center, indicating a citation for abuse-related deficiencies; families are advised to review the full inspection record on Care Compare before making a decision.
The facility is part of a chain associated with David Johnson, which includes 48 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.2 stars. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare posting available at the time of writing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
North Valley Nursing Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.35 hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day, with a 17.0% nursing turnover rate and a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 2 fines totaling $139,912.00 and 1 payment denial for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility; no Special Focus status is indicated in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 92 certified beds with an average daily census of 87.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of a chain associated with David Johnson, which includes 48 facilities averaging a 3.2 star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on January 1, 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 4, and 4 respectively on those four measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 8183521454 and 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 8183521454 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055146?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.