Quick answers
- Where is Ararat Nursing Facility?
- 15099 Mission Hills Road, Mission Hills, CA 91345, in Los Angeles County, California.
- What is the phone number of Ararat Nursing Facility?
- (818) 837-1800, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Ararat Nursing Facility?
- Medicare overall rating: 1 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Ararat Nursing Facility been fined?
- Medicare lists 8 fines totaling $426,785 and 4 payment denials.
- What did inspectors find at Ararat Nursing Facility?
- In its last three inspection cycles (October 22, 2021 to July 24, 2026), Medicare lists 147 health citations; the most serious was level J. 14 were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (October 22, 2021 to July 24, 2026), Ararat Nursing Facility had 147 health citations; the most serious was level J (immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety). 14 of them were level G or higher (actual harm or immediate jeopardy). It was fined $426,785 in total (8 fines, the latest on July 10, 2026) and had 4 Medicare payment denials. Nurse staffing is 5.03 hours per resident per day; the California average is 4.54 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: July 18, 2025 — 56 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: July 18, 2025 (standard health inspection); December 8, 2025 (complaint investigation); February 4, 2026 (complaint investigation); February 18, 2026 (complaint investigation); February 25, 2026 (complaint investigation); May 21, 2026 (complaint investigation); May 29, 2026 (complaint investigation); June 10, 2026 (complaint investigation); July 10, 2026 (complaint investigation); July 24, 2026 (complaint investigation).
F0604 Level J
“Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
F0689 Level G
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0760 Level G
“Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
F0600 Level G
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Show 52 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0656 Level E
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0684 Level E
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0686 Level E
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0697 Level E
“Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.”
F0755 Level E
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0761 Level E
“Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.”
F0842 Level E
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0842 Level E
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0689 Level E
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0552 Level E
“Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.”
F0605 Level E
“Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.”
F0656 Level E
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0658 Level E
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0686 Level E
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0695 Level E
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0755 Level E
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0759 Level E
“Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.”
F0760 Level E
“Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”
F0761 Level E
“Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.”
F0812 Level E
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0842 Level E
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0881 Level E
“Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.”
F0882 Level E
“Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.”
F0842 Level D
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0842 Level D
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0583 Level D
“Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0842 Level D
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0580 Level D
“Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0610 Level D
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0551 Level D
“Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.”
F0558 Level D
“Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.”
F0577 Level D
“Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.”
F0580 Level D
“Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.”
F0584 Level D
“Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0688 Level D
“Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.”
F0689 Level D
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0697 Level D
“Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.”
F0725 Level D
“Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.”
F0726 Level D
“Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.”
F0756 Level D
“Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.”
Previous cycle: August 9, 2024 — 65 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: August 9, 2024 (standard health inspection); October 3, 2024 (complaint investigation); October 11, 2024 (complaint investigation); November 1, 2024 (complaint investigation); November 12, 2024 (complaint investigation); December 24, 2024 (complaint investigation); February 7, 2025 (complaint investigation); February 19, 2025 (complaint investigation); March 11, 2025 (complaint investigation); March 18, 2025 (complaint investigation); March 26, 2025 (complaint investigation); April 9, 2025 (complaint investigation); May 21, 2025 (complaint investigation); May 30, 2025 (complaint investigation); June 6, 2025 (complaint investigation); June 27, 2025 (complaint investigation); July 8, 2025 (complaint investigation); July 18, 2025 (complaint investigation); August 4, 2025 (complaint investigation); August 13, 2025 (complaint investigation); August 29, 2025 (complaint investigation); September 9, 2025 (complaint investigation).
F0600 Level J
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
F0600 Level G
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
F0600 Level G
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
F0689 Level G
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0689 Level G
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0688 Level G
“Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
F0726 Level G
“Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.”
actual harm to residents; isolated (a few residents) · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Show 27 less serious citations (levels A to F)
F0839 Level F
“Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.”
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0813 Level F
“Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.”
F0814 Level F
“Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.”
F0606 Level E
“Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft.”
F0656 Level E
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0684 Level E
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0755 Level E
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0842 Level E
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0697 Level E
“Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.”
F0842 Level E
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0842 Level E
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0684 Level E
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0690 Level E
“Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0580 Level E
“Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.”
F0604 Level E
“Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.”
F0656 Level E
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0658 Level E
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0686 Level E
“Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.”
F0689 Level E
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0760 Level E
“Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0887 Level E
“Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0684 Level D
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0605 Level D
“Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.”
Earlier cycle: October 22, 2021 — 26 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: October 22, 2021 (standard health inspection); February 6, 2024 (complaint investigation); April 9, 2024 (complaint investigation); April 18, 2024 (complaint investigation); May 15, 2024 (complaint investigation); June 14, 2024 (complaint investigation); September 21, 2024 (complaint investigation).
57 more citations of lower seriousness are not listed here. See all of them on Medicare Care Compare.
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (8)
K0345 Level E
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0342 Level D
“Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.”
K0353 Level D
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0761 Level D
“To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.”
K0353 Level E
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0362 Level D
“Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.”
K0363 Level D
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0923 Level D
“Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $426,785 (8 fines). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| July 10, 2026 | Fine | $19,610 |
| May 21, 2026 | Fine | $19,610 |
| February 4, 2026 | Fine | $17,345 |
| February 4, 2026 | Payment denial | from March 6, 2026, 14 days |
| July 18, 2025 | Fine | $100,816 |
| May 21, 2025 | Fine | $20,665 |
| May 21, 2025 | Payment denial | from July 28, 2025, 14 days |
| October 3, 2024 | Fine | $55,839 |
| August 9, 2024 | Fine | $79,430 |
| August 9, 2024 | Payment denial | from September 7, 2024, 19 days |
| May 15, 2024 | Fine | $113,470 |
| May 15, 2024 | Payment denial | from June 14, 2024, 19 days |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | California | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.51 | 0.68 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 1.36 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 3.16 | 2.66 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 5.03 | 4.54 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 4.38 | 4.10 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.43 | 0.52 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 42.7% | 36.6% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 39.4% | 37.8% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 3.0 | 0.4 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Legal business name: Ararat Home of los Angeles Inc..
Owners and managers Medicare lists (1)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ararat Home of los Angeles Inc. | Direct owner | 100% | December 1, 1993 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 254 |
| Average residents per day | 234.2 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Non-profit – corporation |
| Legal business name | Ararat Home of los Angeles Inc. |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1993-12-06 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 15099 Mission Hills Road, Mission Hills, CA 91345 |
| County | Los Angeles County |
| State | California |
| Phone | (818) 837‑1800 |
| CMS Certification Number | 555579 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Providence Holy Cross Medical Center D/P SNF0.0 mi · Mission Hills, CA · 1 of 5 stars
- The Grove Post-Acute Care Center1.6 mi · Sylmar, CA · 2 of 5 stars
- Granada Hills Convalescent1.6 mi · Granada Hills, CA · 5 of 5 stars
- Rinaldi Convalescent Hospital1.7 mi · Granada Hills, CA · 1 of 5 stars
- Astoria Healthcare Center2.3 mi · Sylmar, CA · 1 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Providence Holy Cross Medical Center0.2 mi · Mission Hills, CA · Acute Care Hospital
- Lac/Olive View-Ucla Medical Center3.0 mi · Sylmar, CA · Acute Care Hospital
- Mission Community Hospital4.2 mi · Panorama City, CA · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13