Valley Palms Care Center
N Hollywood, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055287) · 99 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $33,681 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (818) 983-0103 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Valley Palms 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, while its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Valley Palms Care Center reports 4.20 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 29.9%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Valley Palms Care Center has 2 federal fines on record totaling $33,681.00, plus 1 payment denial. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the available data.
About this facility
Valley Palms Care Center is a 99-bed skilled nursing facility in North Hollywood, Los Angeles County, California, with an average of 92.1 residents. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid since 1973. The facility is part of the Cambridge Healthcare Services chain, which operates 32 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.5 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Valley Palms Care Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16. The health inspection rating is also 1 star. However, the facility's quality measure rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.20 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.47 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 29.9%.
Regarding penalty history, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $33,681.00, along with 1 payment denial. There is no ownership change reported within the past 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families evaluating this facility for a parent should review the full inspection history and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare, given the low overall and health inspection ratings relative to the state average. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as reported for Valley Palms Care Center.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Valley Palms Care Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 4.20 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours, with a 29.9% nursing turnover rate and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $33,681.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided 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?
Valley Palms Care Center has 99 certified beds and an average of 92.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Cambridge Healthcare Services chain, which includes 32 facilities with an average rating of 2.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since January 1, 1973.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall rating, a health inspection rating, a staffing rating, and a quality measures rating; for Valley Palms Care Center these are 1, 1, 4, and 4 stars respectively.
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 8189830103 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 8189830103 to arrange a visit.
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/055287?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.