About The Gardens Healthcare Center
The Gardens Healthcare Center, located in NORTHRIDGE, CA, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare.
Why Families Choose The Gardens Healthcare Center
- More Nursing Time: Staff spends 4.79 hours per resident daily (National Avg: 3.87).
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 2 Stars
- Nursing Hours 4.79 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the ASPEN SKILLED HEALTHCARE network. This chain operates 35 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Above Average Staffing
The Gardens Healthcare Center provides more care hours than the state average and more than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 2 |
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| Health Inspection | 2 |
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| Quality Measures | 4 |
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| Staffing | 2 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 64 | May 11, 2025 |
| Weighted Average | 123 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 25.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 8.7% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | N/A |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | N/A |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | N/A |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | N/A |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | N/A |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | N/A |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | N/A |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | N/A |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | N/A |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | N/A |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 96.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 3.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | N/A |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | N/A |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | N/A |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 90.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | N/A |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | N/A |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | N/A |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 15 complaints
- 2024: 17 complaints
- 2025: 2 complaints
- 2026: 1 complaint
- Total: 35 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan 05, 2026 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
| Feb 05, 2025 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. |
| Feb 05, 2025 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Oct 11, 2024 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. |
| Oct 11, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Oct 11, 2024 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| Oct 11, 2024 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| Jun 28, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| May 15, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| May 15, 2024 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. |
| Mar 21, 2024 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| Feb 09, 2024 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| Feb 09, 2024 | Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents. |
| Feb 09, 2024 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. |
| Feb 09, 2024 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| Feb 09, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Feb 09, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Jan 12, 2024 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| Jan 12, 2024 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. |
| Jan 12, 2024 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| Dec 18, 2023 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Dec 07, 2023 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| Dec 07, 2023 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. |
| Dec 07, 2023 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Dec 06, 2023 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. |
| Dec 06, 2023 | Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. |
| Dec 06, 2023 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. |
| Oct 28, 2023 | Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility. |
| Oct 28, 2023 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Sep 28, 2023 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Sep 09, 2023 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. |
| Sep 09, 2023 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. |
| Sep 09, 2023 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. |
| Jun 27, 2023 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
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Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
SH NORTHRIDGE CA OPCO, LLC
Ownership Structure
- HCP S-H LCS OPCO LLC Direct: 100%
- HCP SENIOR HOUSING PROPERTIES LLC Indirect
Management & Direction
- HBC MANAGER LLC OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- SHAWN JOHNSTON CORPORATE OFFICER
- VARSENIK KESHISHYAN CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- JOANNE LESKOWICZ CORPORATE OFFICER
- JEFFREY MILLER CORPORATE OFFICER
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Oakview Skilled Nursing | N/A | 5 |
| Glendale Adventist Medical Center Dp/snf | N/A | 5 |
| Pih Health Good Samaritan Hospital D/p Snf | N/A | 5 |
| East Los Angeles Doctors Hosp | N/A | 5 |
| Mary Health of The Sick Convalescent and Nursing Hos | N/A | 5 |
| White Memorial Medical Ctr Dp | N/A | 3 |
| Lotus Care Center | N/A | 3 |
| Glendale Healthcare Center | N/A | 4 |
| Los Angeles Comm Hospital | N/A | 4 |
| Brookfield Healthcare Center | N/A | 5 |
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Ownership Details
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Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact The Gardens Healthcare Center directly at 8184774030. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.