PACIFICA HOSPITAL OF THE VALLEY DP SNF

Pacifica Hospital of the Valley DP SNF is a skilled nursing facility located at 9449 San Fernando Road in Sun Valley, California, within Los Angeles County. The facility operates 98 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit, individually owned organization. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The facility holds a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), which places it below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component categories: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Pacifica Hospital of the Valley DP SNF received 1 star in both the health inspection and staffing rating categories, indicating performance that falls below national norms in those areas. The quality measure rating, however, is 4 stars, reflecting above-average performance on clinical outcome indicators tracked by CMS. Quality measures include metrics such as rates of hospitalization, falls, pressure ulcers, and other resident health outcomes. Regarding payment options, this facility is certified by both Medicare and Medicaid, meaning it accepts residents whose care is funded through either federal program. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility requirements and coverage limits. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is available to eligible residents who meet California's financial and clinical criteria. Individuals seeking placement at this facility are encouraged to contact the business office directly to confirm current bed availability, private pay rates, and any additional accepted insurance or payment arrangements. The facility can be reached by phone at (818) 767-3310. When evaluated against national benchmarks, Pacifica Hospital of the Valley DP SNF presents a mixed profile. The overall 1-star rating is significantly below the national average, driven by low scores in health inspections and staffing. The 1-star health inspection rating suggests a higher frequency or severity of deficiencies found during state and federal surveys compared to the national norm. The 1-star staffing rating indicates lower nurse staffing hours per resident per day relative to the national average. In contrast, the 4-star quality measure rating represents a notable strength, suggesting that despite lower staffing and inspection scores, certain resident health outcome metrics perform at an above-average level nationally. Families and care coordinators reviewing placement options for this facility should consider all component ratings alongside the overall score when making informed decisions.