SANTA CLARITA POST-ACUTE CARE CENTER

Santa Clarita Post-Acute Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 23801 Newhall Avenue in Newhall, California (ZIP 91321), within Los Angeles County. The facility operates as a for-profit limited liability company and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a licensed capacity of 99 certified beds and is currently active. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System evaluates nursing homes across three primary domains. In the health inspection category, Santa Clarita Post-Acute Care Center received a rating of 1 out of 5, indicating a higher frequency or severity of deficiencies identified during state inspections compared to the national norm. The staffing rating is 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average and reflects the number of nursing hours provided per resident per day, including registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants. The quality measure rating is also 3 out of 5, representing performance on clinical indicators such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, pressure ulcers, and other resident health outcomes. Santa Clarita Post-Acute Care Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to residents who rely on federal insurance programs for long-term or post-acute care coverage. Individuals and families considering this facility are advised to contact the facility directly at (661) 259-3660 to inquire about current bed availability, private pay rates, and any additional payment arrangements that may be available. When compared to national benchmarks, this facility presents a mixed profile. Its staffing and quality measure ratings each meet the national average of 3.0 stars, suggesting that direct care hours and clinical outcomes are in line with typical performance across the country. However, the overall rating of 1 star and the health inspection rating of 1 star indicate notable concerns in the area of regulatory compliance. The health inspection component carries significant weight in the CMS rating methodology, as it reflects findings from on-site surveys conducted by state agencies on behalf of the federal government. Prospective residents and their families may wish to review the detailed inspection reports, which are publicly available through the CMS Care Compare database, to assess the nature and scope of any cited deficiencies. The facility is one of many skilled nursing options within Los Angeles County, and its data can be compared against other local and state providers to assist in informed decision-making.