THE CARE CENTER ON HAZELTINE, LLC

The Care Center on Hazeltine, LLC is a skilled nursing facility located at 6835 Hazeltine Ave. in Van Nuys, California, within Los Angeles County. The facility operates with 58 certified beds and is classified under for-profit partnership ownership. It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, making it eligible to serve residents enrolled in either federal program. The Care Center on Hazeltine holds an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS assigns this composite rating based on three component areas: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The facility received a health inspection rating of 3 out of 5, which falls at the national average. Its staffing rating stands at 4 out of 5, indicating above-average staffing levels relative to national norms. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5, the highest possible score in that category, reflecting performance on clinical outcome and care process metrics tracked by CMS. As a facility certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, The Care Center on Hazeltine is authorized to bill both programs for covered skilled nursing services. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation services following a qualifying hospital stay. Medicaid, administered in California through the Medi-Cal program, may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility requirements. Individuals and families seeking information about coverage specifics are encouraged to consult directly with the facility or contact the relevant program offices. When compared against national averages, The Care Center on Hazeltine performs above average overall, with particular strength in the quality measure category. Its 4-star overall rating exceeds the national average of 3.0 stars, driven largely by the 5-star quality measure score. The health inspection rating of 3 stars is consistent with the national average, while the 4-star staffing rating indicates that the facility maintains staffing at a level above what is typical nationally. These ratings are sourced from CMS data and are updated periodically based on inspections, staffing reports, and clinical quality data submitted by the facility. Prospective residents and their families may wish to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for additional detail, including specific inspection findings and staffing hours per resident day.