Nursing homes › California › Veterans Home of California - West Los Angeles
11500 Nimitz Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90049 · 4248328200 · 312 certified beds
CMS lists no chain affiliation for this facility. Ownership type on record: Government - State.
Total nurse staffing: 5.82 (California median: 4.24). RN hours: 1.23. Weekend total: 5.26. Nursing staff turnover: 35%.
All-time on record: 46 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-14 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-02-10 |
| 2025-12-12 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | F | Health | corrected 2026-01-12 |
| 2025-12-12 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2026-01-12 |
| 2025-12-12 | Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility. | F | Health | corrected 2026-01-12 |
| 2025-12-12 | Follow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel. | F | Health | corrected 2026-01-12 |
| 2025-12-12 | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly | F | Health | corrected 2026-01-12 |
| 2025-12-12 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-12 |
| 2025-12-12 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2026-01-12 |
| 2025-12-12 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-12 |
| 2025-08-22 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-11-13 |
| 2025-05-01 | 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 2025-06-03 |
| 2025-04-11 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-05-06 |
| 2024-12-06 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2025-01-07 |
| 2024-12-06 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | Health | corrected 2025-01-07 |
| 2024-12-06 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | E | Health | corrected 2025-01-07 |
| 2024-12-06 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Health | corrected 2025-01-07 |
| 2024-12-06 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-07 |
| 2024-12-06 | 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 2025-01-07 |
| 2024-12-06 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-07 |
| 2024-12-06 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-07 |
| 2024-12-06 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-07 |
| 2024-10-31 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-11-21 |
| 2024-10-31 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-11-21 |
| 2024-07-31 | Include as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program. | F | Health | corrected 2024-08-19 |
| 2024-07-31 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2024-08-19 |
| 2024-07-30 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-08-16 |
| 2024-02-22 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-05-22 |
| 2024-01-26 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Health | corrected 2024-02-28 |
| 2024-01-26 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2024-02-28 |
| 2024-01-26 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | E | Health | corrected 2024-02-28 |
| 2024-01-26 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Health | corrected 2024-02-28 |
| 2024-01-26 | 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 2024-02-28 |
| 2024-01-26 | 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 2024-02-28 |
| 2024-01-26 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-02-28 |
| 2024-01-26 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-02-28 |
| 2024-01-26 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2024-02-28 |
| 2024-01-26 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Health | corrected 2024-02-28 |
| 2024-01-26 | 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 2024-02-28 |
| 2024-01-26 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Health | corrected 2024-02-28 |
| 2024-01-26 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2024-02-28 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 10/03/2010 |
| DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS AFFAIRS OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2018 |
| LINDSEY, CINDY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2018 |
| NANOO, BRIAN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2018 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 555917. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.