Ararat Convalescent Hospital
Los Angeles, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 555126) · 42 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $10,039
Phone: (323) 256-8012 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ararat Convalescent Hospital has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Ararat Convalescent Hospital reports 4.71 total nurse hours per resident per day, including about 1.0 RN hour per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 27.3 percent.
Ararat Convalescent Hospital has 1 federal fine on record totaling $10,039.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Ararat Convalescent Hospital is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Los Angeles, California, first approved for Medicare and Medicaid participation on May 20, 1980. The facility is certified for 42 beds and reports an average daily census of 36.8 residents. It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Ararat Convalescent Hospital holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its component ratings are: 3 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of 4.71 hours per resident per day, including 0.998 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 27.3 percent.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $10,039.00. There have been no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility, and no ownership change has occurred in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details, including inspection history and any recent updates, directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Ararat Convalescent Hospital has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.71 hours per resident per day, with 0.998 RN hours per resident per day, and a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is 27.3 percent.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $10,039.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 42 beds and has an average daily census of 36.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided in CMS records.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare and Medicaid participation on May 20, 1980.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components: health inspections (3 stars here), staffing (5 stars), and quality measures (4 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at (323) 256-8012 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not covered by CMS data; contact the facility at (323) 256-8012 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Ararat Convalescent Hospital's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/555126?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.