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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing

Vernon Healthcare Center

Los Angeles, CaliforniaMedicare inspection record
(323) 232-4895

About Vernon Healthcare Center

VERNON HEALTHCARE CENTER is a for profit - limited liability company nursing home in LOS ANGELES, CA with 99 certified beds.

Community at a glance

Capacity

99 residents

Location

Los Angeles, CA

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

1037 W. VERNON AVENUE, Los Angeles, California 90037

(323) 232-4895

Medicare inspection record

From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov

  • Medicare flags Vernon Healthcare Center for a citation related to abuse of residents in its recent inspections.

At its most recent standard inspection, on January 9, 2026, state inspectors cited 32 health deficiencies (the California average is 15.5).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 4 hours 14 minutes with each resident a day, below the California average of 4 hours 31 minutes.

Medicare fined Vernon Healthcare Center 4 times in the last three years, $200,563 in total.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day4 hours 14 minutesBelow the California average
Registered nurse time per resident, per day21 minutesBelow the California average

Inspections

113 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

July 31, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations

  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 21, 2026
  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 21, 2026
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 21, 2026

July 22, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 7, 2026
July 17, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 3, 2026
July 8, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 13, 2026
June 30, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations+
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 25, 2026
  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 25, 2026
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 25, 2026
June 10, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations+
  • Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 1, 2026
  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 1, 2026
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 1, 2026
May 15, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 2, 2026
May 6, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected May 15, 2026
  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected May 15, 2026
May 5, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected May 19, 2026
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected May 19, 2026
January 28, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nursing and Physician ServicesFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 13, 2026
January 9, 2026 · Standard inspection · 10 citations+
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jan 21, 2026
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Jan 21, 2026
  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jan 21, 2026
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jan 21, 2026
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Jan 21, 2026
  • Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)AdministrationCorrected Jan 21, 2026
  • Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Jan 21, 2026
  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jan 21, 2026
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Jan 21, 2026
  • Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

    Minimal harm or risk, a pattern (level B)EnvironmentalCorrected Jan 21, 2026
December 9, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations+
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 31, 2025
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 31, 2025
  • Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 31, 2025
September 12, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 18, 2025
August 1, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations+
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 18, 2025
  • Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 18, 2025
  • Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 18, 2025
June 6, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 30, 2025
May 5, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

    Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected May 6, 2025
April 10, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 25, 2025
March 13, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 27, 2025
February 20, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 5, 2025
  • Implement 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 limited.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Mar 5, 2025
January 10, 2025 · Standard inspection · 19 citations+
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jan 27, 2025
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Jan 27, 2025
  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Jan 27, 2025
  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jan 27, 2025
  • Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jan 27, 2025
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Jan 27, 2025
  • Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)AdministrationCorrected Jan 27, 2025
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jan 27, 2025
  • Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jan 27, 2025
  • PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jan 27, 2025
  • Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jan 27, 2025
  • Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Jan 27, 2025
  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jan 27, 2025
  • Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)AdministrationCorrected Jan 27, 2025
  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Jan 27, 2025
  • Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)AdministrationCorrected Jan 27, 2025
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jan 27, 2025
  • Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Jan 27, 2025
  • Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jan 27, 2025

Showing the 60 most recent. The full list is on Medicare.gov.

Fines and payment denials

4 fines totaling $200,563 and 2 Medicare payment denials in the last three years.

  • June 10, 2026Fine: $22,125
  • April 10, 2025Fine: $17,345
  • July 31, 2024Payment denial, 45 days
  • July 31, 2024Fine: $107,454
  • May 24, 2024Fine: $53,639
  • May 24, 2024Payment denial, 24 days

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Vernon Healthcare Center, LLC
Medicare-certified beds
99
Average residents per day
96
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
January 1, 1967
Part of a chain
Pacific Healthcare Holdings, 15 homes
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
055167

Location

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1037 W. VERNON AVENUELos Angeles, CA 90037

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Questions about Vernon Healthcare Center

How did Vernon Healthcare Center do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on January 9, 2026 and cited 32 health deficiencies, 22 of them from complaint investigations. The California average is 15.5.

How much nursing care does each resident get at Vernon Healthcare Center?+

Nurses and aides spend 4 hours 14 minutes with each resident per day, including 21 minutes from registered nurses.

Has Vernon Healthcare Center been fined by Medicare?+

Yes. Medicare fined Vernon Healthcare Center 4 times in the last three years, totaling $200,563.

Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+

Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.

How much does a nursing home cost?+

A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.

What is the CMS star rating?+

Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.

Senior living in Los Angeles Skilled Nursing in California Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026