Nursing Homes · Los Angeles, CA
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
Vernon Healthcare Center
1037 W. Vernon Avenue · Los Angeles, CA 90037 · 99 certified beds
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About Vernon Healthcare Center
Vernon Healthcare Center is a nursing home in Los Angeles, California. Its capacity is 99 beds, the same as the Los Angeles County median for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Pacific Healthcare Holdings. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 103 citations, the most recent on May 15, 2026. CMS also lists 6 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.33 hours per resident per day. It is one of 137 nursing homes listed in Los Angeles. 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
1.0Staffing
2.0Quality measures
3.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (103)
Records from August 2023 to May 2026.
May 15, 2026
Tag F0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 2, 2026.
May 6, 2026
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 15, 2026.
May 6, 2026
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 15, 2026.
May 5, 2026
Tag F0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 19, 2026.
May 5, 2026
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 May 19, 2026.
January 28, 2026
Tag F0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 13, 2026.
January 9, 2026
Tag F0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 21, 2026.
January 9, 2026
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 21, 2026.
January 9, 2026
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 January 21, 2026.
January 9, 2026
Tag F0912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Severity B: pattern, no actual harm, potential for minimal harm. Corrected January 21, 2026.
January 9, 2026
Tag F0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 21, 2026.
January 9, 2026
Tag F0770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 21, 2026.
January 9, 2026
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 January 21, 2026.
January 9, 2026
Tag F0677Provide 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 January 21, 2026.
January 9, 2026
Tag F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 21, 2026.
January 9, 2026
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 January 21, 2026.
December 9, 2025
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 December 31, 2025.
December 9, 2025
Tag F0636Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 31, 2025.
December 9, 2025
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 December 31, 2025.
September 12, 2025
Tag F0627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 18, 2025.
Penalties (6)
Total fines: $178,438
June 10, 2026 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $22,125 against this nursing home on June 10, 2026.
April 10, 2025 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $17,345 against this nursing home on April 10, 2025.
July 31, 2024 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting September 7, 2024, lasting 45 days (triggered by inspection on July 31, 2024).
July 31, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $107,454 against this nursing home on July 31, 2024.
May 24, 2024 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $53,639 against this nursing home on May 24, 2024.
May 24, 2024 · Payment Denial
CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting June 25, 2024, lasting 24 days (triggered by inspection on May 24, 2024).
Staffing
4.33 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 4.23 in Q1 2026.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Pacific Healthcare Holdings, a chain of 15 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.1 overall, 2.2 for health inspections, 2.3 for staffing, 3.9 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.
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