Lake Balboa Care Center
Van Nuys, Los Angeles County, California · CCN 056180 · For-profit (Corporation) · part of The Ensign Group (342 facilities, chain average 3.2 stars)
CMS rates Lake Balboa Care Center 4 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 50 certified beds, 46 residents a day on average. 28 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 | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | — / 5 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 4.94511 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 1.00572 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 4.12874 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 26.7% (registered nurses 30%) |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
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.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-12 | 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 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-04 |
| 2026-04-12 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-04 |
| 2026-04-12 | 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 2026-05-04 |
| 2026-04-12 | 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 2026-05-04 |
| 2026-04-12 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0804 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-04 |
| 2026-04-12 | 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 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-04 |
| 2026-04-12 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0814 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-04 |
| 2026-04-12 | 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 2026-05-04 |
| 2026-04-12 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0912 |
B No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-05-04 |
| 2026-03-12 complaint survey |
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-03-12 complaint survey |
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0692 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-03-12 complaint survey |
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 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-03-12 complaint survey |
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0806 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-01-26 complaint survey |
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0583 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-11 |
| 2025-12-05 complaint survey |
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 2025-12-18 |
| 2025-03-30 | 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 2025-04-08 |
| 2025-03-30 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0583 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-08 |
| 2025-03-30 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0697 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-08 |
| 2025-03-30 | 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 2025-04-08 |
| 2025-03-30 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0912 |
B No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; pattern | Waiver has been granted 2025-04-08 |
| 2024-12-18 complaint survey |
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 2025-01-10 |
| 2024-12-13 complaint survey |
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 2025-01-21 |
| 2024-03-21 | 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 2024-04-10 |
| 2024-03-21 | 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 2024-04-10 |
| 2024-03-21 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0558 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-10 |
| 2024-03-21 | Honor 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0578 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-10 |
| 2024-03-21 | 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 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-04-10 |
| 2024-03-21 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0912 |
B No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; pattern | Waiver has been granted 2024-04-10 |
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.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ensign Services Inc. Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2022-11-01 |
| Barron, Craig Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2023-02-01 |
| Shirazi, Keyvan Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2023-02-01 |
| Willits, Adam Individual | corporate director | — | 2022-11-08 |
| Burnam, Soon Individual | corporate officer | — | 2022-11-08 |
| Gamero, Alicia Individual | corporate officer | — | 2023-01-01 |
| Keetch, Chad Individual | corporate officer | — | 2011-03-01 |
| Sato, Ami Individual | corporate officer | — | 2024-09-09 |
| Port, Barry Individual | individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf | — | 2025-06-29 |
| Barron, Craig Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2023-02-01 |
| Shirazi, Keyvan Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2023-02-01 |
| Barron, Craig Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2023-02-01 |
| Shirazi, Keyvan Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2023-02-01 |
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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.