ElderGrade
B

84.8/100

Above average

Palazzo Post Acute

5400 Fountain Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90029

CMS 4/5 stars #25 of 369 in Los Angeles County (323) 461-4301
Certified beds
99
Occupancy
92%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

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

26.8/30

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

  • -3.2 for 26 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

18/30

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

  • 4.43 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.32 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 9% 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.

  • 30% 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 4.15 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.32 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

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

Weekend nurse hours 3.76 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

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

Nursing staff turnover 30.30%
National average 45.80% Better than average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 45 citations

Last standard health inspection: June 5, 2025 (1 year ago).

D May 29, 2026 F0557 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 29, 2026 F0584 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 29, 2026 F0880 From a complaint

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 29, 2026 F0919 From a complaint

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 12, 2026 F0729 From a complaint

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Dec 16, 2025 F0656 From a complaint

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 Sep 16, 2025 F0600 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 16, 2025 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of SERRANO GROUP, which operates 11 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
JACOBS, DOV Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
SERRANO LICENSEE 1 LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
CUARESMA, ROLANDO Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BIN MENDEL LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
BL CALI PARTNERS LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
JS FENTON LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
RGF CONSULTING LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
SERRANO GROUP LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
SERRANO PARTNERS LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
YAAME LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
FENSTERMAN, HOWARD Individual 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
FENSTERMAN, JORDAN Individual 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Palazzo Post Acute

What is the ElderGrade for Palazzo Post Acute? +

Palazzo Post Acute holds an ElderGrade of B (84.8 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 Palazzo Post Acute? +

Residents receive an average of 4.15 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Palazzo Post Acute been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 45 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Palazzo Post Acute accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Palazzo Post Acute 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.