SeniorCareRanked
California/LOS ANGELES
13
Very Poor

ALTA VIEW POST ACUTE

831 S LAKE STREET, LOS ANGELES, CA 90057
CMS Overall Rating

Summary

ALTA VIEW POST ACUTE is a 99-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing home located in LOS ANGELES, California. It has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars and a Trust Score of 13 out of 100, indicating below-average quality and potential concerns. Staff turnover is 47.8%. This facility has received 3 fine(s) totaling $249,597. 22 health deficiencies were found during the most recent inspection. It is part of the WEST HARBOR HEALTHCARE chain.

How This Compares

Trust Score13/100 (↓ Worse than avg 55/100)
Overall Rating1/5 stars (↓ Worse than avg 3/5 stars)
Total Nurse Hours/Resident/Day4.2 hrs (↑ Better than avg 3.8 hrs)
RN Hours/Resident/Day0.39 hrs (↓ Worse than avg 0.6 hrs)
Staff Turnover48% (↓ Worse than avg 40%)
Deficiencies22 (↓ Worse than avg 4)

Red Flags

  • 3 fine(s) totaling $249,597
  • 4 penalty(ies) imposed

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
Health Inspection
Staffing
Quality Measures

Staffing

Total nurse hours/resident/day4.2
RN hours/resident/day0.39
Staff turnover47.8%
RN turnover44.4%

Facility Information

Beds99
Avg residents90.9
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
ChainWEST HARBOR HEALTHCARE
Deficiencies (last inspection)22
Resident/Family councilYes

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What to Look for When Visiting ALTA VIEW POST ACUTE

Use this checklist during an in-person visit. First impressions reveal more than brochures or websites ever will.

Is there an unpleasant smell?

A persistent odor (urine, feces, or heavy chemical deodorizer) indicates poor hygiene maintenance. Brief cooking smells are normal; lingering waste odors are not.

Are residents engaged or sitting idle?

Active residents (playing games, talking, in therapy) indicate quality programming. A room full of people staring at a TV during daytime is a concerning sign.

Count staff vs. residents during your visit

ALTA VIEW POST ACUTE reports 4.2 total nurse hours per resident per day. During your visit, observe whether staff seem rushed or overwhelmed — the real ratio matters more than reported numbers.

Ask about staff consistency

Staff turnover is 47.8% — near the national average. Still ask whether your family member will have consistent caregivers assigned.

Ask about their most recent inspection

22 deficiencies were found in the last inspection. Ask specifically: "What were they, and what have you done to fix them?" A transparent facility will answer clearly.

Data from CMS Nursing Home Compare, a public database maintained by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or a recommendation. Always visit facilities in person and consult with healthcare professionals before making care decisions.