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Alameda Care Center

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

925 W. Alameda Ave., Burbank, CA 9150689 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.5/5

based on 22 Google reviews

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3/ 10
moderate Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (33 vs median 13.0)

Bottom 25% in CA · Critically understaffed (RN) · Worst in LONGWOOD MANAGEMENT CORPORATION chain · $8,018 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

While some families find the dementia care staff to be patient and attentive, the facility has a history of severe allegations including physical neglect and loss of personal belongings. If you choose this facility, you must implement a strict system for tracking resident property and closely monitor for any signs of physical injury or changes in skin integrity.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

22 reviews on Google
Families should exercise extreme caution when considering this facility due to severe allegations of physical neglect, loss of personal property, and inadequate COVID-19 protocols. While some long-term residents' families praise the nursing staff's attentiveness to dementia care, multiple reviewers report unprofessional behavior, rude staff, and significant staffing shortages.

Quality Themes

Tap a score for details
Food1.0Staff2.0CleanN/AActivities1.0MedsN/AMemory5.0Comms1.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Attentive nursing care for dementia patients
  • Friendly nursing staff members
  • Professionalism during vaccine administration

Concerns

  • Staff unprofessionalism and rudeness (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Loss of resident personal property (clothes/blankets) (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Inadequate staffing levels (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2344.0'15(1)3.05.0'19(1)3.83.5'21(6)1.03.7'25(3)2.0'26(2)

Distribution · 24 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

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Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I've heard wonderful things about how attentive the nursing staff is with dementia care; how do you ensure that level of personalized attention stays consistent for every resident?
  • 2What specific steps does the facility take to ensure that residents' personal belongings, like favorite blankets or clothing, are kept safe and organized?
  • 3Could you tell me more about the daily meal service and how you are working to improve the dining experience and menu variety?
  • 4How does the team approach communication with families to ensure we are always kept up-to-date on our loved one's health and well-being?
  • 5What kind of social activities or group events are planned each week to keep residents engaged and active?
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the protocol for notifying the family and ensuring immediate care is provided?

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Key Review Excerpts

The staff is caring and extremely attentive to her care and well being. Caring for dementia patients is not easy, as no two patients are alike. The one thing that is consistent with all the patients is that they are require a tremendous amount of patience and care.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

Staff was nice but my mother was found numorous times with a busted up face from being hit and I always got different excuses.

Deceased resident's family · 2020☆☆☆☆

My experience with this nursing home has been extremely disappointing. Many of the staff members I interacted with were unhelpful and came across as unprofessional.

Family member · 2025☆☆☆☆
Source: 22 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.36hrs
48%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.07hrs
99%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
35%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
14%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

7

measures

Worse Than Avg

4

measures

Mixed Results

5

measures

Long-Stay Residents
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.2%
Better than Avg
Here
7.2%
US
19.4%
CA
10.7%
Los angeles
9.7%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
CA
7.0%
Los angeles
8.7%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility6.3%
Better than Avg
Here
6.3%
US
15.4%
CA
11.6%
Los angeles
11.4%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility13.2%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
13.2%
US
19.5%
CA
13.7%
Los angeles
10.8%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.7%
Better than Avg
Here
99.7%
US
93.4%
CA
98.6%
Los angeles
99.1%
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility10.7%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
10.7%
US
15.3%
CA
10.5%
Los angeles
9.5%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility95.2%
Better than Avg
Here
95.2%
US
79.7%
CA
93.2%
Los angeles
92.5%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility89.5%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
89.5%
US
81.8%
CA
94.2%
Los angeles
94.5%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

39deficiencies
1penalties
Well above state avg (15.4)
32 complaint-triggered
$8,018 in fines

Recent complaints have triggered multiple investigations at Alameda Care Center, with families reporting serious issues including accident hazards that resulted in actual harm and nursing staff competency problems that remain uncorrected as of January 2026. The facility shows persistent problems with accident prevention, medication management, and infection control across multiple surveys. While most deficiencies are eventually corrected, the recurring nature of safety issues and ongoing unresolved problems involving resident care raise significant concerns for prospective families.

Mar 10, 2026Complaint
3
0842Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

Feb 21, 2026Complaint
2
0684Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Feb 3, 2026Complaint
4
0656Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0686Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Jan 28, 2026Complaint
3
0684Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0726Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

0842Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Nov 13, 2025Complaint
3
0689Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Jul 3, 2025Routine
30
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0814Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0656Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0658Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0689Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

0755Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0756Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

0757Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

0803Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

0842Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0881Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

0908Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

0759Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0760Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0605Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0712Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0552Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

0342Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

0355Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0511Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0577Minimal · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

0912Minimal · PatternCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Jun 5, 2023

$8,018

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Alameda Care Center

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Longwood Management Corporation

Chain Size

38 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 2.2/5 · Rank 36 of 38 (Worst)

Ownership & Management

Owners

Friedman Family Trust

Owner · Organization

20%

Ira D Friedman 1991 Trust

Owner · Organization

20%

Lehmann Family 1991 Trust

Owner · Organization

20%

The Klavan Family Trust

Owner · Organization

20%

The Tzippy Friedman Notis 1990 Trust

Owner · Organization

20%

Friedman, Aaron

Owner (parent company)

20%

Klavan, Rachel

Owner (parent company)

20%

Lehmann, Libby

Owner (parent company)

20%

Key personnel

Czarnik, BarbaraW-2 Managing EmployeeFriedman, IraOfficer / DirectorKlavan, RachelOfficer / DirectorFriedman, IraOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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