ElderGrade
B

70/100

Above average

Catalina Island Health

100 Falls Canyon Rd, Avalon, CA 90704

CMS 3/5 stars #107 of 369 in Los Angeles County (310) 510-0700
Certified beds
8
Occupancy
50%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

15/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are.

  • No staffing hours reported — scored neutral

Staff stability

7.5/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • No turnover figure reported — scored neutral

Resident outcomes

7.5/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • No quality-measure rating published — scored neutral

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day Not reported
Registered nurse (RN) hours Not reported

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours Not reported

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover Not reported

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 19 citations

Last standard health inspection: May 8, 2025 (1 year ago).

F May 8, 2025 F0851

Administration Deficiencies

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E May 8, 2025 F0726

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E May 8, 2025 F0757

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E May 8, 2025 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 8, 2025 F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 8, 2025 F0730

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 8, 2025 F0867

Administration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 8, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
AWALT, CATRINA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
FOX, JOHN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
GREAR, JUDY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
HOHENSTEIN, NICOLE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
MACLEOD, RENEE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
MOTTER, DENISE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
SALDANA, GERTRUDE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
KIELPINSKI, TIMOTHY Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
AVALON MEDICAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
KIELPINSKI, TIMOTHY Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
AVALON MEDICAL DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION Organization ADP OF THE SNF
KIELPINSKI, TIMOTHY Individual ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about Catalina Island Health

What is the ElderGrade for Catalina Island Health? +

Catalina Island Health holds an ElderGrade of B (70 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Catalina Island Health? +

This facility has not reported staffing hours to CMS in the current data release.

Has Catalina Island Health been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 19 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Catalina Island Health accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Catalina Island Health is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.