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La Crescenta Healthcare Center

3050 Montrose Ave, La Crescenta, CA 91214

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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $6,917

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $6,896
  • Average State Price: $7,474
  • Average National Price: $7,508


  • La Crescenta Healthcare Center Description

    La Crescenta Healthcare Center is a community that offers nursing care and is located in the town of La Crescenta-Montrose, California. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 making it the 2nd highest rated community in the city out of 2 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 2 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

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    Community Reviews

    7.3
    La Crescenta Healthcare Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 43 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 4 out of 4 communities in La Crescenta
  • Ranking in State: 2600 out of 3640 communities in CA
  • Food and Dining C

    Facility and Grounds A

    Care A

    Staff A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Reviews:

    • La Crescenta Health Care Center is praised for its generosity in providing COVID-19 vaccines to the community.
    • Many reviewers highlight the amazing staff, great environment, and the facility's cleanliness.
    • Patients are treated like family, with nurses being described as sweet and caring.
    • Professionalism and the quality of the rehabilitation department are commended, with a focus on patient care and recovery.
    • Physical and Occupational Therapy staff are noted for their efficiency and knowledge, contributing to patient mobility and recovery.
    • Facilities are well-maintained, with an activity room and an accessible patio. Visits from pets are encouraged and welcomed.
    • Meals are well-prepared, varied, and respect dietary restrictions, with portion sizes being more than adequate.
    • Specific staff members are thanked for their gentle and successful assistance with equipment issues.
    • The physical therapy program and staff at Verdugo Vista are highly praised, contributing to a resident's progress to assisted living.
    • Professionalism and cleanliness are noted, with nurse aids being particularly commended for their excellent and kind care.
    • La Crescenta Health Care's management and administrative care are described as exemplary, with a notable improvement in a resident's health.

    Negative Review:

    • A witness to an accident in front of the facility reported a lack of compassion and assistance from the staff, citing liability reasons for their refusal to help an injured elderly man.


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    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 2
    Health inspection rating: 1
    Staffing rating: 4
    Quality measure rating: 5
    Long-term quality measure rating: 5
    Short-term quality measure rating: 5


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Oct. 1, 1978
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 92
    Total current residents: 83
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 12
    Number of substantiated complaints: 16
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 4
    Total cost of fines: $32953


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2021-11-08 2022-01-13 E Construction Deficiencies Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.
    2021-11-08 2022-01-13 D Smoke Deficiencies Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
    2021-11-08 2022-01-13 E Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
    2021-11-08 2022-01-13 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure that sources of ignition are removed from patients receiving respiratory therapy.
    2019-09-23 2019-10-18 C Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
    2019-09-23 2019-10-18 C Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Implement emergency and standby power systems.
    2019-09-23 2019-10-18 D Egress Deficiencies Provide rooms that can be unlocked from inside without a key.
    2019-09-23 2019-10-18 D Egress Deficiencies Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
    2019-09-23 2019-10-18 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2019-09-23 2019-10-18 D Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2019-09-23 2019-10-18 E Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2019-09-23 2019-10-18 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2018-12-13 2019-01-03 C Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
    2018-12-13 2019-01-03 C Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Implement emergency and standby power systems.
    2018-12-13 2019-01-03 D Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2018-12-13 2019-01-03 C Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2018-12-13 2019-01-03 F Smoke Deficiencies Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
    2018-12-13 2019-01-03 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2018-12-13 2019-01-03 F Smoke Deficiencies Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
    2018-12-13 2019-01-03 E Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-02-24 2023-03-20 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2023-02-08 2023-03-13 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2022-12-10 2022-12-23 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2022-10-18 2022-11-10 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2022-09-28 2022-10-04 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
    2022-09-28 2022-10-14 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    2022-08-16 2022-09-12 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    2022-08-16 2022-09-12 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2021-10-29 2021-12-08 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2021-10-29 2021-12-08 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    2021-10-29 2021-12-08 E Resident Rights Deficiencies 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.
    2021-10-29 2021-12-08 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
    2021-10-29 2021-12-08 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2021-10-29 2021-12-08 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2021-10-29 2021-12-08 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Try 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.
    2021-10-29 2021-12-08 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    2021-10-29 2021-12-08 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 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.
    2021-10-29 2021-12-08 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
    2021-10-29 2021-12-08 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2021-10-29 2021-12-08 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2022-07-21 2022-08-07 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2022-04-25 2022-05-20 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    2022-04-25 2022-05-20 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2021-12-14 2021-12-28 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2021-11-12 2021-12-13 G Resident Rights Deficiencies Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    2021-11-12 2021-12-13 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    2021-11-10 2021-11-24 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    2021-11-08 2021-11-17 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2021-08-05 2021-08-20 D Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
    2019-09-09 2019-10-09 E Resident Rights Deficiencies Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
    2019-09-09 2019-10-09 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
    2019-09-09 2019-10-09 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
    2019-09-09 2019-10-09 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    2019-09-09 2019-10-09 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2019-09-09 2019-10-09 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    2019-09-09 2019-10-09 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2019-09-09 2019-10-09 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2019-09-09 2019-10-09 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    2019-09-09 2019-10-09 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
    2019-09-09 2019-10-09 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    2019-09-09 2019-10-09 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    2019-09-09 2019-10-09 D Administration Deficiencies Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
    2019-09-09 2019-10-09 D Administration Deficiencies Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
    2019-09-09 2019-10-09 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.
    2019-09-09 2019-10-09 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2019-09-09 2019-10-09 D Administration Deficiencies Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
    2019-09-09 2019-10-09 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2019-09-09 2019-10-09 D Infection Control Deficiencies Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
    2020-10-22 2020-11-19 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2021-03-19 2021-04-15 L Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2018-11-30 2019-01-03 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    2018-11-30 2019-01-03 E Resident Rights Deficiencies Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
    2018-11-30 2019-01-03 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2018-11-30 2019-01-03 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    2018-11-30 2019-01-03 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    2018-11-30 2019-01-03 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    2018-11-30 2019-01-03 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Implement 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.
    2018-11-30 2019-01-03 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    2018-11-30 2019-01-03 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 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.
    2018-11-30 2019-01-03 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2018-11-30 2019-01-03 D Administration Deficiencies Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
    2018-11-30 2019-01-03 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2018-06-29 $10,000
    2020-07-24 $5,330
    2020-07-24 $3,465
    2021-06-21 $655
    2021-06-21 $650
    2021-11-29 $975
    2021-11-29 $983
    2022-02-21 $1,316
    2022-07-21 $30,000

    Denials

    Denial Date Payment Denial Days
    2018-06-29 12

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is La Crescenta-Montrose which is 1.1 miles away and has a population of 19,653 (small town).
    • The average income is $111,441, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 84
      • Low Temperature: 58
      • Average Temperature: 71.0
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 48 days of rain and 316 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 0.4 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.56 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 18.0, Moderate Days 131.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 21.0, Unhealthy Days 12.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Ralphs
    0.6 miles away
    Hankook Korean Market
    0.7 miles away
    Vons
    0.8 miles away
    Seoul Korean Market
    0.9 miles away
    Trader Joe's
    1.1 miles away

    None Found

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    Banks

    Wilshire Bank
    0.5 miles away
    Chase
    0.5 miles away
    U.S. Bank
    0.6 miles away
    Citibank
    0.6 miles away
    Bank of America
    0.7 miles away

    Hospitals

    USC Keck Clinic
    1.9 miles away
    USC Verdugo Hills Hospital
    1.9 miles away
    Glendale Adventist Medical Center
    4.7 miles away
    Hathaway-Sycamores
    4.8 miles away
    Glendale Memorial Hospital
    6.3 miles away

    Pharmacies

    La Crescenta Pharmacy
    0.5 miles away
    Walgreens
    0.6 miles away
    Rite Aid
    0.6 miles away
    CVS Pharmacy
    1.7 miles away
    Savon
    1.9 miles away

    Dentists

    Crescent Dental
    0.5 miles away
    Rosemont Smile Dental
    0.6 miles away
    Shabani Dental
    0.7 miles away
    La Canada Smiles Dentistry
    1.2 miles away
    La Canada Dental Group
    1.2 miles away

    Parks

    Verdugo Mountains
    0.3 miles away
    Crescenta Valley County Park
    0.4 miles away
    Crescenta Valley Park
    0.9 miles away
    Pickens Canyon Park
    0.9 miles away
    Crescenta Commons
    1.0 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Thien Hau Temple
    10.8 miles away
    La Iglesia de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles
    11.2 miles away
    Wilshire Boulevard Temple
    11.4 miles away

    Shopping

    The Exchange
    4.9 miles away
    Glendale Galleria
    5.1 miles away
    Glendale Marketplace
    5.1 miles away
    The Americana at Brand
    5.1 miles away
    Eagle Rock Plaza
    5.5 miles away

    Culture

    Under The Oaks Theater
    2.5 miles away
    McGroarty Arts Center
    3.6 miles away
    Starlight Bowl
    3.7 miles away
    Auditorium Building
    3.7 miles away
    Burbank Center Stage
    4.4 miles away

    Restaurants

    Pho-Pho Korean Cousine
    0.3 miles away
    BYBLOS
    0.5 miles away
    El Sol Mexican Restaurant
    0.5 miles away
    ZEN
    0.6 miles away
    Topu Love K-BBQ
    0.6 miles away

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