Ararat Post Acute
Glendale, Los Angeles County, California · CCN 555616 · For-profit (Corporation) · not part of a chain
CMS rates Ararat Post Acute 5 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 28 certified beds, 24 residents a day on average. 30 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 at immediate jeopardy; 1 fine totalling $41,680.
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 | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 5 / 3 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 5.36487 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 1.45677 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 4.63021 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 20% (registered nurses 33.3%) |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-23 | 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 2026-02-13 |
| 2026-01-23 | 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 2026-02-13 |
| 2026-01-23 | 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 2026-02-13 |
| 2026-01-23 | 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 2026-02-13 |
| 2026-01-23 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0582 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-13 |
| 2026-01-23 | 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 2026-02-13 |
| 2026-01-23 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0694 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-13 |
| 2026-01-23 | Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0712 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-13 |
| 2026-01-23 | 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 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-13 |
| 2026-01-23 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0757 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-13 |
| 2026-01-23 | 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 2026-02-13 |
| 2026-01-23 | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0732 |
B No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-02-13 |
| 2025-11-05 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-11-25 |
| 2024-12-14 | 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 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-01-09 |
| 2024-12-14 | 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 2025-01-09 |
| 2024-12-14 | 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 2025-01-14 |
| 2024-12-14 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0580 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-01-09 |
| 2024-12-14 | 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 2025-01-09 |
| 2024-12-14 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0745 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-01-09 |
| 2024-12-14 | 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 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-01-09 |
| 2024-11-25 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 2024-12-20 |
| 2024-11-25 complaint survey |
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0580 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-20 |
| 2024-05-03 complaint survey |
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 2024-05-22 |
| 2023-12-19 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0678 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-01-08 |
| 2023-12-19 | 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 2024-01-08 |
| 2023-12-19 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0757 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-01-08 |
| 2023-12-19 | 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 2024-01-08 |
| 2023-12-19 | 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 2024-01-08 |
| 2023-12-19 | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0622 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-01-08 |
| 2023-12-19 | 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 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-01-08 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-12-19 | Fine | $41,680 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ararat Home Of Los Angeles Inc. Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 2023-02-28 |
| Ararat Home Of Los Angeles Inc. Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2023-02-28 |
| Ararat Home Of Los Angeles Inc. Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2023-02-28 |
| Antossyan, Meri Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2023-03-01 |
| Keshishyan, Varsenik Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-03-18 |
| Ashjian, Nazar Individual | corporate director | — | 2002-04-01 |
| Avedian, Deborah Individual | corporate director | — | 2010-04-01 |
| Balian, Harout Individual | corporate director | — | 2013-04-01 |
| Bardakjian, Vatche Individual | corporate director | — | 2011-04-01 |
| Boyadjian, Shahe Individual | corporate director | — | 2011-04-01 |
| Darakjian, Peter Individual | corporate director | — | 2010-04-01 |
| Goschin, Marguerite Individual | corporate director | — | 2011-04-01 |
| Jebejian, Richard Individual | corporate director | — | 2022-04-01 |
| Josephian, Takoohi Individual | corporate director | — | 2022-02-24 |
| Kaloostian, Gary Individual | corporate director | — | 1987-03-15 |
| Kanimian, Joseph Individual | corporate director | — | 2008-04-01 |
| Mardoirosian, Rafi Individual | corporate director | — | 2012-04-01 |
| Mesrobian, Haroutioun Individual | corporate director | — | 2014-04-01 |
| Nazeley, Ronald Individual | corporate director | — | 2009-04-01 |
| Ouzounian, Joseph Individual | corporate director | — | 1999-04-01 |
| Pelter, Kohar Individual | corporate director | — | 2010-04-01 |
| Shahbazian, Berj Individual | corporate director | — | 2004-04-01 |
| Vartanian, Vahe Individual | corporate director | — | 2014-04-01 |
| Verabian, Nadya Individual | corporate director | — | 2003-04-01 |
| Youssoufian, Aram Individual | corporate director | — | 2021-04-01 |
| Ghookasian, Derik Individual | corporate officer | — | 2015-11-28 |
| Sinanian, Sinan Individual | corporate officer | — | 2022-04-27 |
| Surmeian, Michael Individual | corporate officer | — | 2008-04-01 |
| Zabounian, Arthur Individual | corporate officer | — | 2022-04-27 |
| Antossyan, Meri Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2023-03-01 |
| Keshishyan, Varsenik Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2023-02-28 |
| Ashjian, Nazar Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2002-04-01 |
| Avedian, Deborah Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2010-04-01 |
| Balian, Harout Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2013-04-01 |
| Bardakjian, Vatche Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2011-04-01 |
| Boyadjian, Shahe Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2011-04-01 |
| Darakjian, Peter Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2010-04-01 |
| Goschin, Marguerite Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2011-04-01 |
| Jebejian, Richard Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2022-04-01 |
| Josephian, Takoohi Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2022-02-24 |
| Kaloostian, Gary Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 1987-03-15 |
| Kanimian, Joseph Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2008-04-01 |
| Mardoirosian, Rafi Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2012-04-01 |
| Mesrobian, Haroutioun Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2014-04-01 |
| Nazeley, Ronald Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2009-04-01 |
| Ouzounian, Joseph Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 1999-04-01 |
| Pelter, Kohar Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2010-04-01 |
| Shahbazian, Berj Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2004-04-01 |
| Sinanian, Sinan Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2022-04-27 |
| Surmeian, Michael Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2008-04-01 |
| Vartanian, Vahe Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2014-04-01 |
| Verabian, Nadya Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2003-04-01 |
| Youssoufian, Aram Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2021-04-01 |
| Zabounian, Arthur Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2022-04-27 |
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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.