Safety Report: Northridge Care Center
Official ratings
Medicare's star ratings compare nursing homes within the same state for health inspections. A 5-star facility performed better than most in its state; a 1-star facility performed worse than most.
Stars are calculated by CMS, not by us. We do not create our own safety score.
Serious documented violations
Citations by topic
Topics use CMS's own deficiency categories; “accidents & supervision” counts tag F689 (free of accident hazards / adequate supervision). Counts cover the last three inspection cycles, including complaint investigations.
Is it getting better or worse?
More citations in the most recent cycle (52) than in the cycle before (19).
An inspection cycle is roughly one year and includes the standard inspection plus complaint investigations. Counts depend partly on how many complaint investigations occurred, so treat small changes with caution. Red bars include at least one serious citation.
Staffing and rating trends will appear as we collect monthly CMS releases. We have one month so far, so a staffing trend cannot yet be determined.
Repeat findings
These requirements were cited on more than one inspection date in the last three cycles.
| Requirement | Times cited | Inspection dates |
|---|---|---|
| Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (F880) | 8 | July 23, 2026; May 20, 2026; January 29, 2026; January 10, 2025; April 30, 2024; April 6, 2024; December 29, 2023; November 27, 2023 |
| Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. (F689) | 7 | August 31, 2026; August 18, 2026; May 20, 2026; February 25, 2026; January 29, 2026; September 17, 2025; January 10, 2025 |
| Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (F684) | 5 | August 31, 2026; June 25, 2026; February 25, 2026; January 29, 2026; March 21, 2024 |
| Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. (F842) | 5 | June 25, 2026; May 13, 2026; May 12, 2026; January 29, 2026; March 21, 2024 |
| Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (F558) | 4 | August 27, 2026; July 23, 2026; June 25, 2026; December 29, 2023 |
| Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. (F755) | 4 | May 12, 2026; May 8, 2026; August 14, 2024; December 29, 2023 |
| Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. (F760) | 3 | June 29, 2026; January 29, 2026; December 29, 2023 |
| Ensure 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. (F761) | 3 | January 29, 2026; January 10, 2025; December 29, 2023 |
| Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (F657) | 3 | January 29, 2026; January 10, 2025; December 29, 2023 |
| Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. (F656) | 3 | January 29, 2026; January 10, 2025; December 29, 2023 |
| Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (F550) | 3 | January 29, 2026; January 10, 2025; December 29, 2023 |
| Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. (F912) | 3 | January 29, 2026; January 10, 2025; December 29, 2023 |
| Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. (F925) | 2 | May 20, 2026; January 29, 2026 |
| Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. (F697) | 2 | May 12, 2026; November 13, 2024 |
| Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted (F655) | 2 | May 12, 2026; December 29, 2023 |
| Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. (F813) | 2 | January 29, 2026; January 10, 2025 |
| Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (F812) | 2 | January 29, 2026; December 29, 2023 |
| Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. (F694) | 2 | January 29, 2026; January 10, 2025 |
| Honor 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. (F584) | 2 | January 29, 2026; December 29, 2023 |
| Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (F686) | 2 | October 15, 2024; December 29, 2023 |
| Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. (F600) | 2 | July 8, 2024; October 20, 2023 |
Fines and enforcement
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Federal civil money penalties and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials. State-level penalties may not be included.
Complete inspection history
August 31, 2026 — 4 citations · complaint investigation
August 27, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
August 18, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
August 7, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
July 23, 2026 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
June 29, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
June 25, 2026 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
May 20, 2026 — 4 citations · complaint investigation
May 13, 2026 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
May 12, 2026 — 5 citations · complaint investigation
May 8, 2026 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
February 25, 2026 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
January 29, 2026 — 23 citations
September 17, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
May 23, 2025 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
January 10, 2025 — 13 citations
November 13, 2024 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
October 15, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
August 14, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
July 8, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
April 30, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
April 6, 2024 — 1 citation · complaint investigation
March 21, 2024 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
December 29, 2023 — 15 citations
November 27, 2023 — 3 citations · complaint investigation
October 20, 2023 — 1 citation (includes serious) · complaint investigation
October 17, 2023 — 2 citations · complaint investigation
Source: CMS Health Deficiencies dataset (data as of October 1, 2026); full inspection narratives on Medicare Care Compare