Nursing Care Index

Topanga Terrace

Canoga Park, Los Angeles County, California · CCN 056092 · For-profit (Corporation) · not part of a chain

CMS rates Topanga Terrace 4 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 112 certified beds, 99 residents a day on average. 40 citations on record from the current inspection cycles; no fines on record.

CMS’s ratings

The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.

Overall★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Health inspections★★★☆☆ 3 of 5
Staffing★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Quality measures★★★★★ 5 of 5
Quality: long-stay / short-stay5 / 5 of 5

Staffing

Total nurse staffing6.24963 hours per resident per day
Registered nurses1.12184 hours per resident per day
Weekend total6.08102 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover27.7% (registered nurses 35.7%)
Administrators who left0

Citations from health inspections

Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.

SurveyFindingSeverityStatus
2025-11-20 Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0814
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-12-14
2025-11-20 Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0583
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-12-14
2025-11-20 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0690
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-12-14
2025-11-20 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-12-14
2025-11-20 Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0803
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-12-14
2025-11-20 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-12-14
2025-11-20 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-12-14
2025-11-20 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-12-14
2025-11-20 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-12-14
2025-11-20 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0698
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-12-14
2025-11-20 Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0711
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-12-14
2025-11-20 Post nurse staffing information every day.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0732
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-12-14
2025-11-20 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0760
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-12-14
2025-11-20 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0842
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-12-14
2025-11-20 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-12-14
2025-11-20 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.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0887
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-12-14
2024-10-24 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0697
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-11-17
2024-10-24 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-11-17
2024-10-24 Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0758
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-11-17
2024-10-24 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-11-17
2024-10-24 Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0676
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-11-17
2024-10-24 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-11-17
2024-10-24 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0760
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-11-17
2024-10-24 Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0813
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-11-17
2024-10-24 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-11-17
2024-10-24 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0883
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-11-17
2024-10-24 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.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0887
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-11-17
2024-04-30
complaint survey
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-05-21
2023-10-05 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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-30
2023-10-05 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0623
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-30
2023-10-05 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-30
2023-10-05 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0759
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-30
2023-10-05 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0760
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-30
2023-10-05 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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-30
2023-10-05 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-30
2023-10-05 Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0881
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-30
2023-10-05 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-30
2023-10-05 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-30
2023-10-05 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0842
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-30
2023-10-05 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0883
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-10-30

Fines and payment denials

No fines or payment denials on record since 2023.

Who owns and runs it

Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.

NameRoleShareSince
The Topanga Group
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest100%2014-07-23
Buchman Living Trust
Organization
5% or greater indirect ownership interest96%2014-07-23
Buchman Living Trust
Organization
adp of the snf2007-01-01
Quality Health Services Corporation
Organization
adp of the snf2025-06-03
Rehab Alliance
Organization
adp of the snf2025-08-06
Helen Kain Family Trust Fbo Diane Cutler
Organization
indirect ownership interest2014-07-23
Helen Kain Family Trust Fbo Kathy L. Collen
Organization
indirect ownership interest2014-07-23
Helen Kain Family Trust Fbo Michelle Kain
Organization
indirect ownership interest2014-07-23
Quality Health Services Corporation
Organization
operational/managerial control1996-01-01
Rehab Alliance
Organization
operational/managerial control2017-10-01
The Topanga Group
Organization
operational/managerial control2014-07-23
Alvarado, Servando
Individual
adp of the snf1994-10-17
Boyce, Surena
Individual
adp of the snf2012-08-27
Buchman, Avi
Individual
adp of the snf2017-01-01
Buchman, Cary
Individual
adp of the snf1996-01-11
Buchman, Linda
Individual
adp of the snf1998-04-28
De Castro, Mildred
Individual
adp of the snf2024-04-29
Delgado, Gary
Individual
adp of the snf1999-11-29
Gan-El, Dan
Individual
adp of the snf2007-07-16
Goldenberg, Jeffrey
Individual
adp of the snf2024-01-01
Goldenberg, Mark
Individual
adp of the snf2024-01-01
Hever, Leeron
Individual
adp of the snf2015-09-08
Lave, Varen
Individual
adp of the snf2022-08-04
Lewis, Jacklin
Individual
adp of the snf2017-10-01
Linghu, Steven
Individual
adp of the snf2021-07-06
Lopez, Diana
Individual
adp of the snf2023-06-12
Lyons, Ben
Individual
adp of the snf2020-04-23
Mualem, Shirley Mae
Individual
adp of the snf2000-10-23
Nasseri, Jonathan
Individual
adp of the snf2022-01-01
Nelson, Carl
Individual
adp of the snf2020-03-01
Parver, Karen
Individual
adp of the snf1998-04-28
Robles, Judith
Individual
adp of the snf2015-12-14
Rodriguez Perez, Jose
Individual
adp of the snf2023-04-10
Schwartz, Michael
Individual
adp of the snf1998-04-28
Schwartz, Susan
Individual
adp of the snf1998-04-28
Trujillo, Maria
Individual
adp of the snf2013-05-06
Wong, Letitia
Individual
adp of the snf2013-06-03
Buchman, Avi
Individual
corporate director2019-06-01
Buchman, Cary
Individual
corporate director1988-08-01
Lyons, Ben
Individual
corporate director2019-06-01
Buchman, Avi
Individual
corporate officer2019-06-01
Buchman, Cary
Individual
corporate officer1988-08-01
Gan-El, Dan
Individual
corporate officer2018-01-01
Fikany, Marcy
Individual
indirect ownership interest2014-07-23
Buchman, Michael
Individual
individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf2025-06-17
Buchman, Mindy
Individual
individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf2025-06-17
Goldenberg, Alyson
Individual
individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf2025-08-07
Goldenberg, Evan
Individual
individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf2025-08-07
Goldenberg, Melissa
Individual
individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf2025-08-07
Goldenberg, Stephanie
Individual
individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf2025-08-07
Buchman, Cary
Individual
managing control - governing body1988-08-01
Alvarado, Servando
Individual
operational/managerial control1994-10-17
Boyce, Surena
Individual
operational/managerial control2012-08-27
Buchman, Avi
Individual
operational/managerial control2017-01-01
Buchman, Cary
Individual
operational/managerial control1996-01-11
De Castro, Mildred
Individual
operational/managerial control2024-04-29
Delgado, Gary
Individual
operational/managerial control1999-11-29
Gan-El, Dan
Individual
operational/managerial control2007-07-15
Hever, Leeron
Individual
operational/managerial control2015-09-08
Lave, Varen
Individual
operational/managerial control2022-08-04
Lewis, Jacklin
Individual
operational/managerial control2017-10-01
Linghu, Steven
Individual
operational/managerial control2021-07-06
Lopez, Diana
Individual
operational/managerial control2023-06-12
Lyons, Ben
Individual
operational/managerial control2020-04-23
Mualem, Shirley Mae
Individual
operational/managerial control2000-10-23
Nasseri, Jonathan
Individual
operational/managerial control2022-01-01
Nelson, Carl
Individual
operational/managerial control2020-03-01
Robles, Judith
Individual
operational/managerial control2015-12-14
Rodriguez Perez, Jose
Individual
operational/managerial control2023-04-10
Trujillo, Maria
Individual
operational/managerial control2013-05-06
Wong, Letitia
Individual
operational/managerial control2013-06-03

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Los Angeles County.