La Crescenta Healthcare Center
La Crescenta, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055960) · 92 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $17,122
Phone: (818) 957-0850 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
La Crescenta Healthcare Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
La Crescenta Healthcare Center reports 4.38 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars from CMS. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.4%.
La Crescenta Healthcare Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $17,122.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus designation for this facility.
About this facility
La Crescenta Healthcare Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in La Crescenta, Los Angeles County, California, first approved for participation in October 1978. The facility is certified for 92 beds with an average daily census of 86.8 residents, and it operates under a for-profit partnership ownership structure. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, La Crescenta Healthcare Center holds an overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its component ratings are 4 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 5 stars for staffing.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 4.38 hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 34.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine on file totaling $17,122.00, and no payment denials.
The facility is part of the Mariner Health Care chain, which operates 17 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.6 stars, meaning this facility rates above its chain's average.
Data reflects CMS Care Compare records; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has a 5-star overall rating, which is above the California state average of 3.16 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.38 hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 5 stars and a 34.4% nursing turnover rate.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $17,122.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the CMS data for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 92 beds with an average of 86.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit partnership and is part of the Mariner Health Care chain, which has 17 facilities with an average rating of 3.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on October 1, 1978.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 4, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 8189570850 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8189570850 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055960?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.