Vernon Healthcare Center
Los Angeles, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055167) · 99 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 3 totaling $178,438 · 2 payment denials
Phone: (323) 232-4895 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Vernon Healthcare Center holds a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Vernon Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of 4.23 hours per resident per day, including 0.34 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 2 out of 5. CMS has not reported a nursing turnover percentage for this facility.
Vernon Healthcare Center has 3 federal fines on record totaling $178,438.00, along with 2 payment denials. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility in the provided data.
About this facility
Vernon Healthcare Center is a 99-bed skilled nursing facility in Los Angeles, California, with an average of 96.1 residents. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, first approved for participation in 1967.
According to CMS Care Compare, Vernon Healthcare Center carries an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating 1 out of 5, staffing rating 2 out of 5, and quality measure (QM) rating 3 out of 5.
CMS-reported nurse staffing levels show total nurse hours of 4.23 per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours of 0.34 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover data was not provided.
On penalties, CMS records show 3 federal fines totaling $178,438.00, along with 2 payment denials, for this facility.
Vernon Healthcare Center is part of the Pacific Healthcare Holdings chain, which operates 15 facilities with an average CMS rating of 1.9 stars across the chain. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality details directly on CMS Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects the most recent CMS data vintage available at time of publication.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Vernon Healthcare 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?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.23 hours per resident per day, with 0.34 RN hours per resident per day; CMS has not reported a turnover percentage for this facility.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 3 fines totaling $178,438.00 and 2 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?
Vernon Healthcare Center has 99 certified beds with an average of 96.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Pacific Healthcare Holdings chain, which operates 15 facilities with an average CMS rating of 1.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation in 1967.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspection, staffing, and quality measures — which for this facility are 1, 2, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 3232324895 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 3232324895 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055167?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.