Sunland Post Acute
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based on 11 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.
- Abuse citation on record
- Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
- Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (34 vs median 13.0)
Bottom 25% in CA · Below recommended RN staffing · Above recommended total nurse staffing · $204,256 in fines · Abuse citation
What this means for your family
The facility is noted for its clean environment and a highly dedicated administrative team that is willing to work with families. However, you should inquire about their current protocols for resident supervision and wandering prevention, as a past resident's presence in the neighborhood was a major concern for neighbors.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
11 reviews on Google“Families can expect a clean facility with a highly regarded administration and a caring, patient staff. While long-term visitors praise the cleanliness and the devotion of the administrator, one historical review raised significant concerns regarding resident wandering in the surrounding neighborhood.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Clean and well-maintained building
- Devoted and patient administration
- Caring and understanding nursing staff
Concerns
- Residents wandering into the surrounding neighborhood
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 12 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1I've heard wonderful things about how clean and well-maintained the building is; what specific cleaning protocols do you have in place for the resident rooms?
- 2Since the administration is known for being so devoted and patient, how often are they available to sit down and chat with families about care plans?
- 3With the nursing staff being described as so caring, how do you ensure that level of attentiveness is maintained during busy shift changes?
- 4What specific safety measures and monitoring are in place to ensure residents stay safely within the facility grounds?
- 5How does the nursing team manage medical emergencies or sudden changes in a resident's health during the overnight hours?
- 6What kind of daily activities or social events do you have planned to keep the residents engaged and connected with each other?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The building is always clean. The staff are very nice and caring. Ari rosner is a very devoted administrator!”
“ARIL ROSNER IS VERY NICE. THE STAFF IS VERY UNDERSTANDING. THE ADMINISTER IS VERY PATIENT AND WILL WORK THINGS OUT WITH YOU.”
“Thank you for caring for my brother who needed a protected place to live.”
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 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 whose walking got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
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 persistent problems that families have repeatedly reported to authorities, including serious issues with protection from abuse and neglect (appearing across multiple years), medication management errors, and maintaining safe accident-free environments. The deficiencies span resident rights, care planning, and food safety, with problems recurring even after reported corrections, suggesting systemic challenges in maintaining consistent quality standards.
Apr 22, 2026Complaint2
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
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.
Apr 1, 2026Complaint3
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
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.
Jan 15, 2026Complaint2
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Dec 4, 2025Routine19
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
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.
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
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
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 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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Sep 11, 2025Complaint7
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Aug 5, 2025Complaint2
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Federal Penalties
Fine
May 5, 2025
$54,560
Fine
Oct 11, 2024
$80,876
Payment Denial
Oct 11, 2024
44-day denial
Payment Denial
Mar 19, 2024
29-day denial
Fine
Mar 19, 2024
$18,535
Fine
Oct 20, 2023
$104,845
Payment Denial
Oct 20, 2023
3-day denial
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Sunland Post Acute
for profit
Chain Affiliation
The Mandelbaum Family
18 facilities nationwide
Ownership & Management
Owners
New Vista Nursing Hb Operator, LLC
Owner · Organization
Southern California Holdings, LLC
Owner · Organization
Barber Family Trust
Owner (parent company) · Organization
The Bentzion Mandelbaum 2021 Irrevocable Gift Trust no. 2
Owner (parent company) · Organization
The Janet Mandelbaum 2021 Irrevocable Gift Trust no 2
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Mandelbaum, Janet
Owner (parent company)
Mandelbaum, Brenda
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Key personnel
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