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WEST VALLEY POST ACUTE Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (WEST HILLS, California)

7057 SHOUP AVE, WEST HILLS, California 91307

Phone: 8183488422

CMS Overall:2/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
128
Avg Residents/Day
101.6
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Los Angeles
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
Yes

CMS Star Ratings

Overall2/5
Health1/5
Staffing3/5
Quality5/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityCalifornia AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.470.68-0.21
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day4.244.54-0.30
CMS Staffing Rating3/53.3/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover19.6%36.6%-

Health Citation History

78 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-07-30Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-30Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-30Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-30Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-30Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-30Resident Rights DeficienciesEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-30Resident Rights DeficienciesReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-30Resident Rights DeficienciesImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-30Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-30Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-30Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-30Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-30Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-11Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-11Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-09Resident Rights DeficienciesImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-17Resident Rights DeficienciesImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-11-17Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.G – Actual Harm
2025-11-17Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-14Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-14Resident Rights DeficienciesAllow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-14Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-14Resident Rights DeficienciesKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-14Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-14Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-14Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-14Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-14Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-14Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-14Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-14Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-14Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-14Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-14Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-14Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-14Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesDispose of garbage and refuse properly.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-14Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesSafeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-14Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-14Resident Rights DeficienciesReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-14Resident Rights DeficienciesImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-14Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-14Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-14Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.B – Minimal Harm Potential
2025-08-14Environmental DeficienciesProvide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.B – Minimal Harm Potential
2025-07-22Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDevelop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-07-22Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-26Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-26Resident Rights DeficienciesReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-26Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-26Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential

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Fire Safety Citation History

35 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-07-30Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-30Egress DeficienciesKeep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-30Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-30Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-30Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-30Miscellaneous DeficienciesTo conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-30Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-07-30Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2025-08-14Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesConduct testing and exercise requirements.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-14Egress DeficienciesInstall emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-14Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-14Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-14Services DeficienciesEnsure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-14Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-14Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-14Smoke DeficienciesHave a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-14Smoke DeficienciesProperly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-14Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-14Miscellaneous DeficienciesTo conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-08-14Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesProvide a means of sharing information on occupancy/needs.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2025-08-14Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesImplement emergency and standby power systems.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2024-09-05Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-05Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-05Smoke DeficienciesHave a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-05Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-05Smoke DeficienciesProperly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-05Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-05Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-05Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-05Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-05Smoke DeficienciesHave properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-05Miscellaneous DeficienciesTo conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-05Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave proper medical gas storage and administration areas.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-09-05Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesEstablish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2024-09-05Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesEstablish policies and procedures for volunteers.C – Minimal Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$71,200
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
2
Number of Fines
4
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2024-06-07Fine$24,341-
2024-06-07Payment Denial-30 days starting 2024-07-07
2024-01-10Fine$46,859-
2024-01-10Payment Denial-23 days starting 2024-02-21

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