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Lake Balboa Care Center, Van Nuys, CA: 4 star rating, no fines

Lake Balboa Care Center in Van Nuys, CA is run by Nightfall Healthcare Inc, with no owner listed in the CMS ownership file, is rated 4 of 5 stars by Medicare, and had no fines in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 30 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on July 23, 2026, and none of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

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Address
16955 Vanowen Street, Van Nuys, CA 91406
Overall rating
4 of 5 stars
Health inspection rating
3 of 5
Staffing rating
4 of 5
Quality measure rating
5 of 5
Certified beds
50
Residents per day
46 on average
Ownership type
For profit, corporation
Legal business name
Nightfall Healthcare Inc
Chain
The Ensign Group, 347 facilities
Fines
$0 across 0 fines, three years to October 1, 2026
Payment denials
0
Health citations
30, of which 0 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
Latest survey
July 23, 2026
CMS Certification Number
056180
On Care Compare
Medicare Care Compare

Recent health citations

Citations from health inspections, newest first.

Survey dateTagWhat CMS citedScope and severityStatusCorrected onSource
July 23, 2026F620Not require residents to give up Medicare or Medicaid benefits, or pay privately as a condition of admission; and must tell residents what care they do not provide.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 15, 2026data.cms.gov
July 23, 2026F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedAugust 15, 2026data.cms.gov
April 12, 2026F912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.B: pattern, minimal harm potentialCorrectedMay 4, 2026data.cms.gov
April 12, 2026F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 4, 2026data.cms.gov
April 12, 2026F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 4, 2026data.cms.gov
April 12, 2026F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 4, 2026data.cms.gov
April 12, 2026F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 4, 2026data.cms.gov
April 12, 2026F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 4, 2026data.cms.gov
April 12, 2026F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 4, 2026data.cms.gov
April 12, 2026F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 4, 2026data.cms.gov
April 12, 2026F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedMay 4, 2026data.cms.gov
March 12, 2026F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 3, 2026data.cms.gov
March 12, 2026F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 3, 2026data.cms.gov
March 12, 2026F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 3, 2026data.cms.gov
March 12, 2026F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 3, 2026data.cms.gov
January 26, 2026F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedFebruary 11, 2026data.cms.gov
December 5, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedDecember 18, 2025data.cms.gov
March 30, 2025F912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.B: pattern, minimal harm potentialWaiver grantedApril 8, 2025data.cms.gov
March 30, 2025F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 8, 2025data.cms.gov
March 30, 2025F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 8, 2025data.cms.gov
March 30, 2025F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 8, 2025data.cms.gov
March 30, 2025F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 8, 2025data.cms.gov
December 18, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 10, 2025data.cms.gov
December 13, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedJanuary 21, 2025data.cms.gov
March 21, 2024F912Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.B: pattern, minimal harm potentialWaiver grantedApril 10, 2024data.cms.gov
March 21, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 10, 2024data.cms.gov
March 21, 2024F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 10, 2024data.cms.gov
March 21, 2024F578Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 10, 2024data.cms.gov
March 21, 2024F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 10, 2024data.cms.gov
March 21, 2024F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harmCorrectedApril 10, 2024data.cms.gov

Owners and managers

Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 12 individual or personal trusts (4 managers, 6 officers, directors or trustees, 2 other disclosable parties). Their names are not shown on this page.

OrganizationRoleShareSinceSource
Ensign Services IncAdditional disclosable partyNot listedNovember 1, 2022data.cms.gov

Also on SpecStream

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