Nursing homes › California › Astoria Healthcare Center
14040 Astoria Street, Sylmar, CA 91342 · (818) 367-5881 · 218 certified beds
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Open your comparisonCMS overall star rating: this provider 1/5; median among 1,154 providers with a published value in the same state and provider category: 3/5.
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Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Aaron Mayer, a group operating 7 facilities in 1 state. Group record: average rating 3.1/5, 1 abuse citation icon, 1 facility on the Special Focus list, $134,453 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.1/5).
Total nurse staffing: 4.16 (California median: 4.24). RN hours: 0.39. Weekend total: 3.91. Nursing staff turnover: 34%.
In the downloaded CMS dataset: 129 deficiency citations, including 2 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-16 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-07-03 |
| 2026-06-16 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-07-03 |
| 2026-06-16 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-07-03 |
| 2026-06-04 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-22 |
| 2026-06-04 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-22 |
| 2026-05-11 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-29 |
| 2026-05-11 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-29 |
| 2026-05-11 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-29 |
| 2026-05-11 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-29 |
| 2026-05-01 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-04 |
| 2026-05-01 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-04 |
| 2026-04-29 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-05-07 |
| 2026-04-21 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-21 |
| 2026-04-02 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-04-09 |
| 2026-03-18 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-03-27 |
| 2026-01-08 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-01-27 |
| 2026-01-08 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-27 |
| 2025-12-26 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | J | complaint | corrected 2026-01-27 |
| 2025-12-26 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | J | complaint | corrected 2026-01-27 |
| 2025-12-26 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-01-27 |
| 2025-12-26 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | E | complaint | corrected 2026-01-27 |
| 2025-12-26 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-27 |
| 2025-12-05 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-06 |
| 2025-11-21 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-12-19 |
| 2025-11-21 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-19 |
| 2025-11-21 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-19 |
| 2025-11-21 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-19 |
| 2025-09-11 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-29 |
| 2025-08-18 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-02 |
| 2025-08-06 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-27 |
| 2025-08-06 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-27 |
| 2025-05-09 | Honor 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 | Health | corrected 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-05-09 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-05-09 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-05-09 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-05-09 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-05-09 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-05-09 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-05-09 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-06 |
| 2025-05-09 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-06 |
No federal fines or payment denials in this downloaded dataset.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AHM TRUST | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 90% | since 06/01/2025 |
| SMILOW, MICHAEL | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 10% | since 06/01/2025 |
| MAYER, AARON | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2025 |
| MARTINEZ-RAZO, EDUARDO | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2025 |
| MAYER, AARON | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2025 |
| MELIKTERMINAS, EDMOND | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2025 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Astoria Healthcare Center — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 056084), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/astoria-healthcare-center-sylmar-ca/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 056084. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.