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Lake Balboa Care Center

16955 Vanowen Street, Van Nuys, CA, 91406

CMS ownership records associate this facility with The Ensign Group · For profit - Corporation.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 5 out of 55of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 5-star overall rating for Lake Balboa Care Center, with 27 inspection citations on record. No federal fine or payment-denial records appear in the current dataset.
CMS overall
5
of 5
Health inspection
4
of 5
Staffing
3
of 5
Quality measures
5
of 5
Certified beds
50
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall5 of 5
Health inspection4 of 5
Staffing3 of 5
Quality measures5 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 5
15
Los Angeles Co. avg 2.47California avg 3.18This facility
This facility: 5 of 5. Los Angeles Co. avg: 2.47. California avg: 3.18.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

27
Citations on record
0
Higher severity (G–L)
9
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
72021
12023
82024
62025
52026
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

No federal penalty records are included in this data for this facility.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

0 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)Not reported

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)Not reported

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)Not reported

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Barron, CraigMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Shirazi, KeyvanMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
Willits, AdamCORPORATE DIRECTOR
Burnam, SoonCORPORATE OFFICER
Gamero, AliciaCORPORATE OFFICER
Keetch, ChadCORPORATE OFFICER
Sato, AmiCORPORATE OFFICER
Barron, CraigOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Shirazi, KeyvanOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Port, BarryINDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF
Ensign Services IncADP OF THE SNF
Barron, CraigADP OF THE SNF
Shirazi, KeyvanADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Los Angeles County.

16955 Vanowen Street, Van Nuys
Los Angeles County · CA · 91406
50 certified beds34.1939, -118.5000

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Redlands Healthcare Center
CCN 055001
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Country Manor Healthcare
CCN 055002
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Eureka Rehabilitation & Wellness Center, LP
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CCN 055013
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Frequently asked questions

What is Lake Balboa Care Center's CMS rating?

Lake Balboa Care Center has a 5-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Lake Balboa Care Center located?

Lake Balboa Care Center is located at 16955 Vanowen Street, Van Nuys, CA, 91406 in Los Angeles County, and CMS lists 50 certified beds.

Does Lake Balboa Care Center have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The current CMS data shows no federal penalty amounts or payment denials for Lake Balboa Care Center over roughly the past three years. Records can change; confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

How does Lake Balboa Care Center's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Lake Balboa Care Center's CMS overall rating is 5 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 2.47 across 369 facilities in Los Angeles County, and 3.18 across California. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Lake Balboa Care Center's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Lake Balboa Care Center's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
056180
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Certified beds
50
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 27 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Mar 12, 20260684EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 3, 2026
Mar 12, 20260692EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 3, 2026
Mar 12, 20260806DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 3, 2026
Mar 12, 20260812EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 3, 2026
Jan 26, 20260583DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 11, 2026
Dec 5, 20250880DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 18, 2025
Mar 30, 20250550DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 8, 2025
Mar 30, 20250583DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 8, 2025
Mar 30, 20250697DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 8, 2025
Mar 30, 20250880DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 8, 2025
Mar 30, 20250912BStandardWaiver has been grantedApr 8, 2025
Dec 18, 20240684DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 10, 2025
Dec 13, 20240880DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 21, 2025
Mar 21, 20240550DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 10, 2024
Mar 21, 20240558DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 10, 2024
Mar 21, 20240578DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 10, 2024
Mar 21, 20240755EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 10, 2024
Mar 21, 20240812DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 10, 2024
Mar 21, 20240912BStandardWaiver has been grantedApr 10, 2024
May 25, 20230550DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 9, 2023
Nov 21, 20210558DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 20, 2021
Nov 21, 20210565EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 20, 2021
Nov 21, 20210656DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 20, 2021
Nov 21, 20210755DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 20, 2021
Nov 21, 20210761DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 20, 2021
Showing the 25 most recent of 27 citations.

How to verify this data

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  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

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