MAGNOLIA GARDENS CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL

Magnolia Gardens Convalescent Hospital is a skilled nursing facility located at 17922 San Fernando Mission Road in Granada Hills, California (ZIP 91344), within Los Angeles County. The facility operates 99 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid patients. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities across several categories, with ratings ranging from 1 to 5 stars. Magnolia Gardens Convalescent Hospital holds an overall CMS rating of 2 stars, which falls below the national average of 3 stars. The health inspection rating is 2 stars, reflecting results from on-site inspections that evaluate compliance with federal and state care standards. The staffing rating is 4 stars, indicating staffing levels and nursing hours per resident that compare favorably to national benchmarks. The quality measure rating is also 4 stars, reflecting performance on clinical indicators such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, and pressure ulcers among the resident population. The combination of higher staffing and quality measure scores alongside lower health inspection and overall ratings presents a mixed picture that prospective residents and families may wish to examine in greater detail through CMS inspection reports. Magnolia Gardens Convalescent Hospital accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, making it accessible to residents who rely on federal health insurance programs. As a dually certified facility, it is subject to the oversight requirements associated with both programs. Individuals seeking placement should confirm current bed availability, specific coverage terms, and any applicable private-pay arrangements directly with the facility's administrative staff. When considered against national averages, Magnolia Gardens Convalescent Hospital presents a varied profile. Its overall 2-star rating places it below the national average of 3 stars, and its 2-star health inspection rating similarly falls below average. However, its 4-star staffing and quality measure ratings are above the national average in those categories. This facility is one of numerous skilled nursing options within Los Angeles County, a region with a large and diverse inventory of long-term care providers. Detailed inspection reports, staffing data, and quality measure breakdowns are available through the CMS Care Compare tool for further reference.