GRANADA HILLS CONVALESCENT

Granada Hills Convalescent is a skilled nursing facility located at 16123 Chatsworth Ave in Granada Hills, California (ZIP code 91344), within Los Angeles County. The facility operates under for-profit corporate ownership and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a licensed capacity of 48 certified beds. CMS assigns Granada Hills Convalescent an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component areas: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The health inspection rating for this facility is 3 out of 5 stars, indicating performance near the national average in that domain. The staffing rating is 5 out of 5 stars, reflecting staffing levels that exceed national norms. The quality measure rating is also 5 out of 5 stars, indicating performance on clinical quality indicators that is above the national average. These component ratings are compiled by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services as part of the Nursing Home Care Compare program and are updated periodically based on inspection records, payroll data, and reported clinical outcomes. Granada Hills Convalescent is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. This dual certification means the facility is eligible to serve beneficiaries covered under the federal Medicare program, which typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, as well as beneficiaries covered under the Medi-Cal program in California, the state's Medicaid program for individuals who meet income and eligibility requirements. Individuals seeking admission are advised to contact the facility directly at (818) 891-1745 to verify current bed availability, accepted insurance plans, and any applicable private pay options. When viewed against national benchmarks, Granada Hills Convalescent performs above average in two of three CMS rating categories. The overall 5-star rating exceeds the national average of 3.0 stars, driven by strong staffing and quality measure scores. The health inspection component, rated at 3 stars, aligns more closely with national norms. With 48 certified beds, the facility is smaller than many nursing homes in the Los Angeles area, which can be a relevant consideration when comparing care environments. The data presented here reflects publicly available CMS records and is intended to assist families and professionals in conducting informed comparisons among licensed skilled nursing facilities.