Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Maclay Healthcare Center
12831 Maclay Street · Sylmar, CA 91342 · 141 certified beds
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About Maclay Healthcare Center
Maclay Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Sylmar, California. Its capacity is 141 beds, above the Los Angeles County median of 98 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Serrano Group. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 193 citations, the most recent on April 29, 2026. CMS also lists 13 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.00 hours per resident per day. It is one of 4 nursing homes listed in Sylmar. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 1-800-231-4024. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this nursing home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which is for nursing homes with a history of serious quality issues. About the program.
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
2.0Staffing
3.0Quality measures
5.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (193)
Records from June 2023 to April 2026.
June 7, 2024
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 15, 2024.
June 7, 2024
Tag F0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 15, 2024.
June 7, 2024
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 15, 2024.
April 10, 2024
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 27, 2024.
April 10, 2024
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 27, 2024.
February 23, 2024
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected March 6, 2024.
January 25, 2024
Tag F0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 16, 2024.
January 25, 2024
Tag F0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 16, 2024.
January 25, 2024
Tag F0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 16, 2024.
January 25, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 16, 2024.
January 25, 2024
Tag F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 16, 2024.
January 25, 2024
Tag F0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 16, 2024.
December 4, 2023
Tag F0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected December 24, 2023.
November 14, 2023
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected December 14, 2023.
October 25, 2023
Tag F0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 15, 2023.
October 6, 2023
Tag F0758Implement 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 l….
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 30, 2023.
October 6, 2023
Tag F0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 30, 2023.
October 6, 2023
Tag F0761Ensure 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 30, 2023.
October 6, 2023
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 30, 2023.
October 6, 2023
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected October 30, 2023.
Penalties (13)
Total fines: $384,678
July 21, 2026 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $22,895 against this nursing home on July 21, 2026.
April 29, 2026 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $19,610 against this nursing home on April 29, 2026.
January 16, 2026 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting February 17, 2026, lasting 38 days (triggered by inspection on January 16, 2026).
January 16, 2026 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $67,315 against this nursing home on January 16, 2026.
March 22, 2025 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting April 19, 2025, lasting 20 days (triggered by inspection on March 22, 2025).
March 22, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $52,142 against this nursing home on March 22, 2025.
October 11, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $17,660 against this nursing home on October 11, 2024.
October 11, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $112,506 against this nursing home on October 11, 2024.
October 11, 2024 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting November 22, 2024, lasting 14 days (triggered by inspection on October 11, 2024).
June 7, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $86,623 against this nursing home on June 7, 2024.
June 7, 2024 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting July 9, 2024, lasting 6 days (triggered by inspection on June 7, 2024).
August 23, 2023 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting November 23, 2023, lasting 31 days (triggered by inspection on August 23, 2023).
August 23, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $28,822 against this nursing home on August 23, 2023.
Staffing
4.00 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, down from 4.20 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Serrano Group, a chain of 11 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.1 overall, 1.6 for health inspections, 3.2 for staffing, 4.3 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in California.
Nearby alternatives
Other licensed providers in Sylmar.
Mountain View Conv Hosp
The Grove Post-Acute Care Center
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