ElderGrade
A

86.7/100

Excellent

High Valley Lodge

7912 Topley Lane, Sunland, CA 91040

CMS 5/5 stars #17 of 369 in Los Angeles County (818) 352-3158
Certified beds
50
Occupancy
95%
Ownership
For-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

24.7/30

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

  • -5.3 for 32 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

22/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.87 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.17 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 10% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

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

  • 14% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

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

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

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 4.20 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.17 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

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

Weekend nurse hours 3.77 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

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

Nursing staff turnover 13.60%
National average 45.80% Better than average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 43 citations

Last standard health inspection: August 7, 2025 (1 year ago).

D Mar 9, 2026 F0585 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Aug 7, 2025 F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Aug 7, 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 Aug 7, 2025 F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 7, 2025 F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 7, 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 Aug 7, 2025 F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 7, 2025 F0693

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
HOSSAIN, SYED Individual CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
ALBERT, LUIS Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
RIVERA, DANIEL Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
ALBERT, LUIS Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
ALBERT, MARIA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
ALBERT, LUIS Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
ALBERT, MARIA Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
ALBERT, LUIS Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
HOSSAIN, SYED Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
RIVERA, DANIEL Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
TOPLEY LANE LLC Organization ADP OF THE SNF
ALBERT, ALEXANDER Individual ADP OF THE SNF

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Common questions about High Valley Lodge

What is the ElderGrade for High Valley Lodge? +

High Valley Lodge holds an ElderGrade of A (86.7 out of 100), which we describe as "excellent". 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 High Valley Lodge? +

Residents receive an average of 4.20 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has High Valley Lodge been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 43 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does High Valley Lodge accept Medicaid? +

Yes, High Valley Lodge 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.