VALLEY PALMS CARE CENTER

Valley Palms Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 13400 Sherman Way in North Hollywood, California (ZIP code 91605), within Los Angeles County. The facility operates under for-profit ownership as a limited liability company and holds certification for both Medicare and Medicaid. It maintains a licensed capacity of 99 certified beds and is currently active. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 representing the highest performance. Valley Palms Care 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, reflecting findings from recent standard and complaint inspections conducted by state surveyors. The staffing rating is 3 out of 5, indicating staffing levels near the national midpoint when adjusted for patient acuity. The quality measure rating is 4 out of 5, which reflects above-average performance on clinical outcome indicators such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, and pressure ulcers among residents. Valley Palms Care Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, making it accessible to a broad range of residents who qualify for federal or joint federal-state insurance coverage. Individuals and families considering placement at this facility should contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits coordinator to clarify coverage details, out-of-pocket costs, and any additional payment options that may apply. When compared against national benchmarks, Valley Palms Care Center presents a mixed performance profile. Its overall rating of 1 star and health inspection rating of 1 star are notably below the national average of 3.0 stars, indicating areas of concern identified through the regulatory inspection process. However, its quality measure rating of 4 stars suggests that clinical outcomes for current residents perform above the national average on several tracked metrics. The staffing rating of 3 stars places the facility at approximately the national median for nurse and aide hours per resident day. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the full CMS Care Compare report for this facility, which provides detailed inspection findings, staffing data, and quality measure breakdowns to support informed decision-making.