VERNON HEALTHCARE CENTER

Vernon Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 1037 W. Vernon Avenue in Los Angeles, California 90037, within Los Angeles County. The facility operates 99 certified beds and is owned by a for-profit 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 on a scale of 1 to 5, where 1 represents below average performance and 5 represents above average performance. Vernon Healthcare Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and the staffing rating is also 1 out of 5. The quality measure rating, which reflects clinical outcome data reported by the facility, is 4 out of 5, indicating above-average performance in that specific domain. The quality measure rating stands in contrast to the lower scores in the other categories. Vernon Healthcare Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. This dual certification indicates that the facility meets federal requirements to serve beneficiaries enrolled in either program. Individuals seeking placement at this facility should contact the business office directly at (323) 232-4895 to inquire about private pay rates, insurance coverage, and current bed availability. Payment options and financial eligibility requirements may vary depending on the level of care required. When compared to national benchmarks, Vernon Healthcare Center's overall rating of 1 star is below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection and staffing ratings of 1 star each indicate performance that falls below the national norm in those areas. The quality measure rating of 4 stars, however, reflects above-average performance relative to national data in clinical quality indicators. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for this facility, which includes detailed inspection reports, staffing hours, and specific quality measure data, to develop a complete picture of the facility's performance history.