About Valley Palms Care Center

Valley Palms Care Center is a nursing home in N Hollywood, California. Its capacity is 99 beds, above the Los Angeles County median of 98 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Cambridge Healthcare Services. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 98 citations, the most recent on May 18, 2026. CMS also lists 3 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.20 hours per resident per day. 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

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Overall

1.0

Staffing

4.0

Quality measures

4.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (98)

Records from April 2022 to May 2026.

January 22, 2025
Tag F0698
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 17, 2025.
January 22, 2025
Tag F0803
Ensure 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 17, 2025.
January 22, 2025
Tag F0812
Procure 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 February 17, 2025.
January 22, 2025
Tag F0689
Ensure 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 February 17, 2025.
January 22, 2025
Tag F0805
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected February 17, 2025.
January 22, 2025
Tag F0880
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 17, 2025.
January 22, 2025
Tag F0761
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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 17, 2025.
January 22, 2025
Tag F0552
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 17, 2025.
January 22, 2025
Tag F0550
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 17, 2025.
January 22, 2025
Tag F0677
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 17, 2025.
January 22, 2025
Tag F0686
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 17, 2025.
January 22, 2025
Tag F0755
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 17, 2025.
January 22, 2025
Tag F0804
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 17, 2025.
January 22, 2025
Tag F0558
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 17, 2025.
November 27, 2024
Tag F0761
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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 21, 2024.
September 24, 2024
Tag F0755
Provide 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 October 6, 2024.
September 4, 2024
Tag F0584
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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 28, 2024.
September 4, 2024
Tag F0745
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 28, 2024.
August 9, 2024
Tag F0656
Develop 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 August 22, 2024.
August 9, 2024
Tag F0755
Provide 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 August 22, 2024.

See the source data on data.cms.gov

Penalties (3)

Total fines: $33,681

January 22, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $17,332 against this nursing home on January 22, 2025.
February 18, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $16,349 against this nursing home on February 18, 2024.
February 18, 2024 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting March 19, 2024, lasting 5 days (triggered by inspection on February 18, 2024).

See the source data on data.cms.gov

Staffing

4.20 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 4.04 in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

For profit

Part of Cambridge Healthcare Services, a chain of 32 nursing homes.

Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.6 overall, 2.3 for health inspections, 3.3 for staffing, 4.0 for quality measures.

Typical cost

CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025

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Nursing Homes

California median$12,167/mo

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