ElderGrade
D

54/100

Below average

Sunland Post Acute

8647 Fenwick Street., Sunland, CA 91040

CMS 1/5 stars #241 of 369 in Los Angeles County (818) 352-1421
Certified beds
121
Occupancy
89%
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.

  • Abuse icon on record

    CMS flags this facility for citations of abuse that caused harm, or potential for harm, to residents.

  • 5 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.

  • $240,281 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 3 penalty action(s).

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

8/30

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

  • -12 for 5 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -10 for 111 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.

  • 4.99 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.41 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 8% against weekdays

Staff stability

12/15

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

  • 44% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

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

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

Enforcement history

0/10

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

  • $240,281 in federal fines across 3 action(s)
  • -0 for 2 denial(s) of Medicare payment for new admissions

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — CMS abuse icon 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 4.53 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.41 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

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

Weekend nurse hours 4.15 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

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

Nursing staff turnover 44.10%
National average 45.80% Better than average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 115 citations

Last standard health inspection: December 4, 2025 (8 months ago).

D May 6, 2026 F0582 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 6, 2026 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 Apr 22, 2026 F0637 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 22, 2026 F0842 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 1, 2026 F0550 From a complaint

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 Apr 1, 2026 F0628 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Apr 1, 2026 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 Jan 15, 2026 F0684 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of THE MANDELBAUM FAMILY, which operates 18 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
BARBER, HYMAN Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
GOBRIAL, MARK Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MARISTELA, JESUS Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MENDOZA, LORELEI Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MANDELBAUM, BRENDA Individual INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE O...
BARBER, HYMAN Individual ADP OF THE SNF
GOBRIAL, MARK Individual ADP OF THE SNF
MARISTELA, JESUS Individual ADP OF THE SNF
MENDOZA, LORELEI Individual ADP OF THE SNF
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA HOLDINGS, LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
NEW VISTA NURSING HB OPERATOR, LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
BARBER FAMILY TRUST Organization 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Sunland Post Acute

What is the ElderGrade for Sunland Post Acute? +

Sunland Post Acute holds an ElderGrade of D (54 out of 100), which we describe as "below 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 Sunland Post Acute? +

Residents receive an average of 4.53 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Sunland Post Acute been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 5 of the 115 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 Sunland Post Acute accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Sunland 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.