Nursing homes › California › Vernon Healthcare Center
1037 W. Vernon Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90037 · 3232324895 · 99 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Pacific Healthcare Holdings, a group operating 15 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 2.1/5, 1 abuse citation icons, 1 facilities on the Special Focus list, $739,563 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.1/5).
Total nurse staffing: 4.23 (California median: 4.24). RN hours: 0.34. Weekend total: 3.81.
All-time on record: 103 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-15 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-02 |
| 2026-05-06 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-05-06 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-15 |
| 2026-05-05 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-19 |
| 2026-05-05 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-05-19 |
| 2026-01-28 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-13 |
| 2026-01-09 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2026-01-21 |
| 2026-01-09 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-21 |
| 2026-01-09 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-21 |
| 2026-01-09 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-21 |
| 2026-01-09 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-21 |
| 2026-01-09 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-21 |
| 2026-01-09 | Ensure 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. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-21 |
| 2026-01-09 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-21 |
| 2026-01-09 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-21 |
| 2026-01-09 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | B | Health | corrected 2026-01-21 |
| 2025-12-09 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-31 |
| 2025-12-09 | 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 2025-12-31 |
| 2025-12-09 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-31 |
| 2025-09-12 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-18 |
| 2025-08-01 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-18 |
| 2025-08-01 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-18 |
| 2025-08-01 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-08-18 |
| 2025-06-06 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-30 |
| 2025-05-05 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | J | complaint | corrected 2025-05-06 |
| 2025-04-10 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-04-25 |
| 2025-03-13 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-27 |
| 2025-02-20 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-05 |
| 2025-02-20 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-05 |
| 2025-01-10 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2025-01-27 |
| 2025-01-10 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Health | corrected 2025-01-27 |
| 2025-01-10 | Ensure 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 | Health | corrected 2025-01-27 |
| 2025-01-10 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-27 |
| 2025-01-10 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-27 |
| 2025-01-10 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-27 |
| 2025-01-10 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-27 |
| 2025-01-10 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-27 |
| 2025-01-10 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-27 |
| 2025-01-10 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-27 |
| 2025-01-10 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-27 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-10 | Fine | $17,345 |
| 2024-07-31 | Fine | $107,454 |
| 2024-07-31 | Payment Denial | 45 days payment denial |
| 2024-05-24 | Fine | $53,639 |
| 2024-05-24 | Payment Denial | 24 days payment denial |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PACIFIC HEALTHCARE HOLDINGS, INC. | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 90% | since 10/01/1993 |
| RECHNITZ, SHLOMO | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/08/2008 |
| ROCKPORT ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES, LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2007 |
| CARLIN, ANDREA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/23/2023 |
| OFOEGBU, KINGSLEY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2024 |
| RECHNITZ, SHLOMO | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/08/2008 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 055167. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.