# Vernon Healthcare Center

Vernon Healthcare Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing home (Nursing home · SNF / NF) in Los Angeles, CA, CMS Certification Number 055167, with 99 certified beds and about 97 residents per day. CMS rates it 1/5 overall (health inspections 1/5, staffing 2/5, quality measures 3/5).

## Key facts
- Status: Active CMS certification
- Address: 1037 W. Vernon Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90037 (Los Angeles County)
- Ownership type: For profit - Limited Liability company
- State license: California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Licensing & Certification; license 970000025 (facility ID 970000050), active, 99 licensed beds, licensee VERNON HEALTHCARE CENTER, LLC, as of 2026-10-16
- State enforcement (historical): 46 actions (0 class AA, 10 class A, 35 class B), 20 since 2019. California CDPH state citations and administrative penalties, 1997 to early 2024 (archived dataset). Separate from federal CMS deficiencies.
- Operator (legal business name): [Vernon Healthcare Center, LLC](https://carefield.site/operator/op-vernon-healthcare-center-llc)
- CMS chain: [Pacific Healthcare Holdings](https://carefield.site/chain/cms-chain-792) — 15 facilities

- CMS abuse icon: yes (cited for abuse in the recent window)

- Phone: 3232324895
- Medicare Care Compare: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055167

## Inspection record
44 inspections in the CMS window (latest 2026-07-31); 132 citations (113 health, 19 fire safety); 3 at actual harm and 1 at immediate jeopardy; 0 without a verified correction at last report. CMS publishes about the three most recent standard surveys plus complaint and infection-control inspections from the prior three years; no citation in that window is not proof of a clean history.
- 2025-05-05 — [F-0627](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0627) Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. — scope/severity J (Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety); Corrected; complaint survey
- 2026-07-08 — [F-0600](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0600) Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. — scope/severity G (Actual harm (not immediate jeopardy)); Corrected; complaint survey
- 2024-08-12 — [F-0697](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0697) Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. — scope/severity G (Actual harm (not immediate jeopardy)); Corrected; complaint survey
- 2024-05-24 — [F-0600](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0600) Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. — scope/severity G (Actual harm (not immediate jeopardy)); Corrected; complaint survey
- 2026-07-31 — [F-0600](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0600) Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected; complaint survey
- 2026-07-31 — [F-0609](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0609) Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected; complaint survey
- 2026-07-31 — [F-0657](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0657) Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected; complaint survey
- 2026-07-22 — [F-0656](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0656) Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected; complaint survey
- 2026-07-17 — [F-0656](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0656) Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected; complaint survey
- 2026-06-30 — [F-0609](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0609) Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected; complaint survey
- 2026-06-30 — [F-0610](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0610) Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected; complaint survey
- 2026-06-30 — [F-0656](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0656) Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected; complaint survey
- 2026-06-10 — [F-0580](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0580) Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.)  that affect the resident. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected; complaint survey
- 2026-06-10 — [F-0656](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0656) Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected; complaint survey
- 2026-06-10 — [F-0757](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0757) Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected; complaint survey
- 2026-05-15 — [F-0557](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0557) Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected; complaint survey
- 2026-05-06 — [F-0609](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0609) Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected; complaint survey
- 2026-05-06 — [F-0610](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0610) Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected; complaint survey
- 2026-05-05 — [F-0609](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0609) Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected; complaint survey
- 2026-05-05 — [F-0689](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0689) Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected; complaint survey
- …and 112 more on the source page.

## Penalties
- 2026-06-10 — Civil money penalty (fine): $22,125
- 2025-04-10 — Civil money penalty (fine): $17,345
- 2024-07-31 — Denial of payment for new admissions (45 days)
- 2024-07-31 — Civil money penalty (fine): $107,454
- 2024-05-24 — Denial of payment for new admissions (24 days)
- 2024-05-24 — Civil money penalty (fine): $53,639

## Staffing (PBJ, hours per resident per day)
- Total nurse: 4.33133 (state avg 4.54292, US 3.90085)
- RN: 0.34055
- Nursing staff turnover: n/a%

## Owners and managers of record (CMS disclosures)
- [Pacific Healthcare Holdings, Inc](https://carefield.site/owner/org-pacific-healthcare-holdings-inc) — Direct owner, 90%, since 1993-10-01
- [Rockport Administrative Services, LLC](https://carefield.site/owner/org-rockport-administrative-services-llc) — Operational / managerial control, since 2007-05-01
- Andrea Carlin — Operational / managerial control, since 2023-10-23
- Kingsley Ofoegbu — Operational / managerial control, since 2024-01-01
- Shlomo Rechnitz — Operational / managerial control, since 2008-02-08

## Nearby nursing homes
- [Maple Healthcare Center](https://carefield.site/facility/cms-055036) — 2.8 km, CMS overall 2/5
- [University Park Healthcare Center](https://carefield.site/facility/cms-056206) — 2.9 km, CMS overall 1/5
- [St. John of God Retirement](https://carefield.site/facility/cms-055253) — 3.8 km, CMS overall 1/5
- [East Terrace Rehabilitation & Wellness Centre, LP](https://carefield.site/facility/cms-056114) — 3.9 km, CMS overall 1/5
- [Sunnyview Care Center](https://carefield.site/facility/cms-555071) — 4.1 km, CMS overall 2/5
- [Western Convalescent Hospital](https://carefield.site/facility/cms-555069) — 4.2 km, CMS overall 1/5
- [St Andrews](https://carefield.site/facility/cms-555218) — 4.4 km, CMS overall 5/5
- [View Park Convalescent Center](https://carefield.site/facility/cms-555065) — 4.6 km, CMS overall 3/5

## Sources
- cms_provider_info: https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/api/1/datastore/query/4pq5-n9py/0?conditions%5B0%5D%5Bproperty%5D=cms_certification_number_ccn&conditions%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D=055167&conditions%5B0%5D%5Boperator%5D=%3D
- cms_ownership: https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/api/1/datastore/query/y2hd-n93e/0?conditions%5B0%5D%5Bproperty%5D=cms_certification_number_ccn&conditions%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D=055167&conditions%5B0%5D%5Boperator%5D=%3D
- cms_health_deficiencies: https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/api/1/datastore/query/r5ix-sfxw/0?conditions%5B0%5D%5Bproperty%5D=cms_certification_number_ccn&conditions%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D=055167&conditions%5B0%5D%5Boperator%5D=%3D
- cms_fire_safety_deficiencies: https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/api/1/datastore/query/ifjz-ge4w/0?conditions%5B0%5D%5Bproperty%5D=cms_certification_number_ccn&conditions%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D=055167&conditions%5B0%5D%5Boperator%5D=%3D
- cms_penalties: https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/api/1/datastore/query/g6vv-u9sr/0?conditions%5B0%5D%5Bproperty%5D=cms_certification_number_ccn&conditions%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D=055167&conditions%5B0%5D%5Boperator%5D=%3D
- cms_inspection_dates: https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/api/1/datastore/query/svdt-c123/0?conditions%5B0%5D%5Bproperty%5D=cms_certification_number_ccn&conditions%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D=055167&conditions%5B0%5D%5Boperator%5D=%3D

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Source page: https://carefield.site/facility/cms-055167 · Carefield — Senior Care Intelligence. Facts come from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes). Missing data never means no issue exists.