Santa Clarita Post-Acute Care Center
Newhall, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055728) · 99 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 3 totaling $118,170 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (661) 259-3660 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Santa Clarita Post-Acute Care Center has a CMS 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.
Santa Clarita Post-Acute Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.22 hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.7%.
Santa Clarita Post-Acute Care Center has 3 federal fines on record totaling $118,170.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not listed under the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Santa Clarita Post-Acute Care Center is a 99-bed nursing home in Newhall, California, operating with an average of 96.2 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since June 1973. It is part of a chain associated with Abraham Bak & Menachem Gastwirth, which includes 18 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.5 stars.
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. The health inspection rating is also 1 star. The quality measure (QM) rating is 4 stars, and the staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 4.22, including 0.61 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $118,170.00, along with 1 payment denial for this facility. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details, including any updates to ratings, staffing, or penalty history, directly on Medicare Care Compare 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?
The overall rating is 1 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16.
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 about 4.22 hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours per resident per day, with 39.7% nursing staff turnover and a staffing star rating of 3.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $118,170.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, the data provided shows no abuse icon and no Special Focus designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 99 beds and has an average of 96.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit LLC associated with the chain of Abraham Bak & Menachem Gastwirth, which includes 18 facilities averaging a 2.5-star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 1, 1973.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for health inspections (1 star here), staffing (3 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and an overall combined rating (1 star).
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 6612593660 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not include tour guidance; contact the facility at 6612593660 to arrange a visit and review details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055728?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.