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10631 Vinedale Street Sun Valley, CA 91352 · Los Angeles County
All 3 nursing homes in Sun Valley, CA (3 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 555862 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Villa Scalabrini Special Care 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 Villa Scalabrini Special Care as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall, above 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 3.86 hours per resident per day at Villa Scalabrini Special Care, below the California median of 4.27 (US median: 3.72). About 0.35 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.63 hours, 6% below its all-week average. 20.4% of nursing staff left within a year (California median 36%). That is lower than most homes in California, a sign of a steadier team.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Villa Scalabrini Special Care: Medicare and Medicaid
Villa Scalabrini Special Care 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 February 26, 2026 and found 7 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 31 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 31 citations at Villa Scalabrini Special Care across 4 inspection dates, 2 of them from complaint investigations. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 31 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 0 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (10) and pharmacy service (5). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function" (tag F0605, level E, February 26, 2026). 2 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
February 26, 2026 · 7 citations
EPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
EProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
EEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DProvide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
February 16, 2025 · 15 citations
EDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
ETry different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
EEnsure 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.
EEmploy sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
EProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
DKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
DProvide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DProvide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
DProvide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
DEnsure 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.
March 10, 2024 · 7 citations
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
DKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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.
November 20, 2023 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DProvide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
Questions to ask on a tour of Villa Scalabrini Special Care
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on February 26, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- 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 | 5/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| August 2026 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 | 4/5 |
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Hospitals near Villa Scalabrini Special Care
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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2.2 mi
Pacifica Hospital of the Valley Sun ValleyEmergency roomMedian ER visit 3h 47m for patients treated and sent home
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4.1 mi
Kaiser Foundation Hospital - Panorama City Panorama CityEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5
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5.3 mi
Providence Saint Joseph Medical Ctr BurbankEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 3h 20m for patients treated and sent home
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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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