Ararat Nursing Facility
On Medicare Special Focus status, a serious quality warning. Visit in person and ask tough questions before deciding.
based on 20 Google reviews
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Special Focus Facility (under heightened CMS scrutiny)
- Abuse citation on record
- Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (52 vs median 13.0)
Bottom 25% in CA · Below recommended RN staffing · Above recommended total nurse staffing · $332,708 in fines · Special Focus Facility (CMS) · Abuse citation
What this means for your family
The clinical nursing staff at Ararat appears highly dedicated and compassionate, which is a significant strength for long-term care. However, families should be prepared for potential friction with administrative staff and should clarify visiting policies in advance to avoid the frustrations reported by other families.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
20 reviews on Google“Families seeking long-term care may find comfort in the facility's history of providing compassionate nursing and a well-maintained environment. However, there are significant concerns regarding the rudeness of front-desk staff and management, as well as restrictive visiting policies that some find unwelcoming.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
- Clean and well-maintained building
- High level of professionalism in clinical care
- Positive long-term resident outcomes
Concerns
- Rude front desk and administrative staff (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Restrictive visiting hours/policies (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
Tap a year to see what changed
Distribution · 23 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
The owner responds to all reviews but adopts a highly confrontational and argumentative tone when addressing negative feedback. They frequently use personal attacks, call out reviewers' identities, or disclose private employment details to discredit critics.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I've heard wonderful things about the compassion of your nursing staff; how do you ensure that level of care remains consistent across all shifts?
- 2With the recent inspections, what specific steps is the facility taking to address and resolve the noted state violations?
- 3How does the administration handle communication with families to ensure we are always kept in the loop regarding our loved one's health?
- 4What is the process for notifying family members in the event of a medical emergency after hours?
- 5We want to make sure our family member stays social; what kind of daily activities or outings are available for residents?
- 6Could you tell me a bit about the current visiting hours and how much flexibility there is for family members to drop by?
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Key Review Excerpts
“My dad has been at the facility for several years now. I visit him on occasion at various hours. He looks very well taken care of, as do the other residents.”
“This is a great facility with nurses and Cnas that care about the patients and treat them very well. My father-in-law lived there 5 years and did very well.”
“I'm very happy to say this is a great place for your loved ones to be taken care of. I have witnessed very caring nurses and cna's during my visits they have a caring and loving heart.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents who fell and were seriously hurt
Residents whose walking got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility has a concerning pattern of repeated complaint-triggered inspections involving resident abuse and neglect, medication management errors, and accident prevention failures. Half of the 138 deficiencies resulted from families filing reports about care concerns. Issues with protecting residents from harm, medication safety, and accident prevention persist across multiple surveys through 2025, indicating systemic problems that continue despite correction efforts.
Feb 25, 2026Complaint4
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Feb 18, 2026Complaint2
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
Feb 4, 2026Complaint6
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
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.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Dec 8, 2025Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Sep 9, 2025Complaint1
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Aug 29, 2025Complaint1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Jul 18, 2025
$155,100
Payment Denial
May 21, 2025
14-day denial
Fine
May 21, 2025
$20,303
Payment Denial
Feb 7, 2025
52-day denial
Fine
Oct 3, 2024
$55,839
Payment Denial
Aug 9, 2024
19-day denial
Fine
Aug 9, 2024
$79,430
Payment Denial
May 15, 2024
19-day denial
Fine
May 15, 2024
$113,470
Fine
Aug 7, 2023
$4,587
Fine
Jul 17, 2023
$13,762
Fine
Jun 26, 2023
$4,587
Fine
Jun 5, 2023
$13,762
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Ararat Nursing Facility
nonprofit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Ararat Home of Los Angeles INC.
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
Contact
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References & Resources
Medicare Care Compare
Official Medicare quality ratings, inspections & staffing data
Google Maps
Photos, directions & neighborhood info
Google Reviews
20 reviews from families & visitors
Official Website
Visit ararathome.org
Medicare data downloads
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