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11500 Nimitz Avenue Los Angeles, CA 90049 · Los Angeles County
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CMS certification number 555917 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Veterans Home of California - West Los Angeles a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Veterans Home of California - West Los Angeles as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall, about the same as the California average of 3.2.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 5.87 hours per resident per day at Veterans Home of California - West Los Angeles, above the California median of 4.27 (US median: 3.72). About 1.22 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 5.17 hours, 12% below its all-week average. 38.8% of nursing staff left within a year (California median 36%).
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Veterans Home of California - West Los Angeles: Medicare and Medicaid
Veterans Home of California - West Los Angeles is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet California's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on December 12, 2025 and found 7 deficiencies, plus 5 from complaint inspections in the same period. In total, inspectors issued 49 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 49 citations at Veterans Home of California - West Los Angeles across 16 inspection dates, 15 of them from complaint investigations. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 49 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 0 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were nutrition and dietary (10) and quality of life and care (10). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service" (tag F0802, level F, December 12, 2025). 3 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
August 3, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
July 28, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
July 2, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
January 14, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProtect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
December 12, 2025 · 8 citations · includes complaint inspection
FProvide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
FDesignate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
FFollow rules about disclosure of ownership requirements and tell the state agency about changes in ownership and/or administrative personnel.
FHave the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProvide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
August 22, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide or obtain dental services for each resident.
May 1, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
April 11, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
ETimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
December 6, 2024 · 9 citations
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
FHave a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
EProvide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
EEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
DEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DHave a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
DDispose of garbage and refuse properly.
October 31, 2024 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
DEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
July 31, 2024 · 2 citations
FInclude as part of its infection prevention and control program, mandatory training that includes written standards, policies, and procedures for the program.
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
July 30, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
February 22, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
January 26, 2024 · 16 citations
EProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
EImplement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
EProvide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
DAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
DHonor 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.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
DEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
DProvide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
DProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DHave a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
January 25, 2024 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DHonor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
DEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
January 10, 2024 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Questions to ask on a tour of Veterans Home of California - West Los Angeles
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on January 14, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- There were 2 infection-control citations. Who leads infection prevention, and what is the current outbreak policy?
- The home averages about 46% of its beds filled. Are any units closed?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
| August 2026 | 3/5 | 2/5 | 5/5 | 4/5 |
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Hospitals near Veterans Home of California - West Los Angeles
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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2.6 mi
Ronald Reagan UCLA Medical Center Los AngelesEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 5h 12m for patients treated and sent home
- 2.7 mi
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2.8 mi
VA Greater los Angeles Healthcare System Los AngelesEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 2h 1m for patients treated and sent home
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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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