GRIFFITH PARK HEALTHCARE CENTER

Griffith Park Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 201 Allen Ave. in Glendale, California, within Los Angeles County. The facility operates with 94 certified beds and is classified under for-profit ownership as a limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities across several categories. Griffith Park Healthcare Center holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 1 out of 5 stars, the lowest tier in the CMS rating system, reflecting findings from state and federal inspection surveys. The staffing rating is 3 out of 5 stars, which aligns with the national average and reflects the reported levels of nursing staff relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5 stars, the highest possible score, indicating that clinical quality indicators reported for this facility performed at or above the top tier nationally. Regarding payment and insurance, Griffith Park Healthcare Center holds dual certification under Medicare and Medicaid, meaning the facility is authorized to bill both federal programs for covered services. Individuals whose care qualifies under Medicare Part A may be eligible for short-term skilled nursing coverage following a qualifying hospital stay. Medicaid coverage, administered in California through the Medi-Cal program, may be available for residents who meet income and asset eligibility requirements. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (818) 845-8507 to confirm current bed availability and to discuss specific payment arrangements. When considered alongside national benchmarks, Griffith Park Healthcare Center presents a mixed profile. Its overall 2-star rating places it below the national average, driven in part by the 1-star health inspection rating. However, the 5-star quality measure rating represents a notable distinction, as this category reflects clinical outcomes data such as hospitalization rates, functional decline, and medication management. The staffing rating of 3 stars is consistent with the national midpoint. Facilities in California, particularly in high-density urban counties such as Los Angeles, operate within a competitive and heavily regulated environment. The contrasting ratings across categories suggest that prospective residents and their representatives may want to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare report, which provides inspection detail and staffing data at a more granular level.