Lake Balboa Care Center
16955 Vanowen Street, Van Nuys, CA, 91406
CMS ownership records associate this facility with The Ensign Group · For profit - Corporation.
At a glance
- 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.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Comparative context
This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
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.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Methodology
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.
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.
Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.
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
Ownership
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 / organization | Role |
|---|---|
| Barron, Craig | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY |
| Shirazi, Keyvan | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY |
| Willits, Adam | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Burnam, Soon | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Gamero, Alicia | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Keetch, Chad | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Sato, Ami | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Barron, Craig | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Shirazi, Keyvan | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL |
| Port, Barry | INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF |
| Ensign Services Inc | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Barron, Craig | ADP OF THE SNF |
| Shirazi, Keyvan | ADP OF THE SNF |
Nearby facilities
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| Facility | Location | Overall | Health | Staffing | CMS abuse icon | Federal penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redlands Healthcare Center CCN 055001 | Redlands, CA | 5 | 5 | 2 | Not shown | $0 |
| Country Manor Healthcare CCN 055002 | Lake View Terrace, CA | 4 | 2 | 5 | Not shown | $8,018 |
| Eureka Rehabilitation & Wellness Center, LP CCN 055003 | Eureka, CA | 1 | 2 | 1 | Not shown | $8,416 |
| Edgemoor Hospital CCN 055008 | Santee, CA | 4 | 2 | 5 | Shown | $32,295 |
| River View Post Acute CCN 055011 | Modesto, CA | 3 | 2 | 3 | Not shown | $0 |
| Eisenberg Village CCN 055013 | Reseda, CA | 4 | 3 | 5 | Not shown | $30,744 |
Related research
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
| Date | CMS tag | Severity | Type | CMS deficiency status | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 12, 2026 | 0684 | E | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 0692 | E | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 0806 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Mar 12, 2026 | 0812 | E | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 3, 2026 |
| Jan 26, 2026 | 0583 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Feb 11, 2026 |
| Dec 5, 2025 | 0880 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 18, 2025 |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 0550 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 8, 2025 |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 0583 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 8, 2025 |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 0697 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 8, 2025 |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 0880 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 8, 2025 |
| Mar 30, 2025 | 0912 | B | Standard | Waiver has been granted | Apr 8, 2025 |
| Dec 18, 2024 | 0684 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 10, 2025 |
| Dec 13, 2024 | 0880 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jan 21, 2025 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | 0550 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 10, 2024 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | 0558 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 10, 2024 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | 0578 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 10, 2024 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | 0755 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 10, 2024 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | 0812 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Apr 10, 2024 |
| Mar 21, 2024 | 0912 | B | Standard | Waiver has been granted | Apr 10, 2024 |
| May 25, 2023 | 0550 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Jun 9, 2023 |
| Nov 21, 2021 | 0558 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Nov 21, 2021 | 0565 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Nov 21, 2021 | 0656 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Nov 21, 2021 | 0755 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 20, 2021 |
| Nov 21, 2021 | 0761 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 20, 2021 |
How to verify this data
- The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
- Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
- Any recent complaint investigations
- Current ownership and license status
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Ratings and records are CMS-reported summaries of past data, not a judgment about current conditions. See methodology.