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Villa Scalabrini Special Care

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and attentive care staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

10631 Vinedale Street, Sun Valley · Sun Valley, CA 9135258 bedsLicensed & Active
4/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.2/5

based on 12 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is an excellent choice for families seeking a compassionate, faith-centered environment with high-quality dining. While the building has a more traditional, older charm, the consistent praise for staff attentiveness and safety makes it a highly reliable option for long-term care.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

12 reviews on Google
Families can expect a deeply compassionate, faith-based environment where residents are treated with significant dignity and care. Reviewers consistently praise the attentive nursing staff and the high quality of food, though some note the facility has a charming, older character rather than being a brand-new modern complex.

Quality Themes

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Food5.0Staff5.0Clean5.0Activities5.0MedsN/AMemory5.0CommsN/AValue4.0

Strengths

  • Compassionate and attentive care staff
  • High-quality, hotel-like dining
  • Strong religious and community atmosphere
  • Clean and beautiful campus

Concerns

  • Older facility infrastructure

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2345.02013(3)4.02016(4)4.02018(3)5.02019(4)5.02020(3)4.02024(3)4.02026(4)

Distribution · 24 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

17%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard wonderful things about the dining experience here; could you tell us more about how the meals are prepared and served to the residents?
  • 2The campus looks beautiful; are there any upcoming plans or renovations to update the older parts of the facility's infrastructure?
  • 3Since the community has such a strong religious and social atmosphere, what kind of daily activities or spiritual services are available for residents?
  • 4We noticed there have been some recent state inspections; could you walk us through the specific steps the facility is taking to address those recent findings and improve care?
  • 5In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the protocol for getting immediate physician or nursing assistance?
  • 6It's great to see that the management engages with the community online; how does the leadership team typically incorporate family feedback into daily operations?

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Key Review Excerpts

She was lovingly cared for the entire time, until she passed at age 105 in Jan 2026. Our family has been familiar with this facility since it opened; we would give it "10 stars"

Long-term resident's family · 2026★★★★★

The food there is just lovely and feels like you're at a 5 star hotel. The staff is very supportive and made sure that everyone in the nursing home was safe

Family member of resident · 2024★★★★

The staff is amazing beyond compare, professional, caring, attentive and always available. The campus is immaculate and most beautiful for one to be see.

Family member of residents · 2019★★★★★
Source: 12 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.32hrs
43%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.88hrs
95%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
26%
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 · 15 measures

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

9

measures

Worse Than Avg

4

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility23.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
23.6%
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 vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
CA
98.6%
Los angeles
99.1%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.8%
Better than Avg
Here
7.8%
US
14.4%
CA
10.4%
Los angeles
12.5%
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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%
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.2%
Better than Avg
Here
9.2%
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 pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility97.0%
Better than Avg
Here
97.0%
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

7deficiencies
Well below state avg (15.4)
3 complaint-triggered

This facility has persistent deficiencies across multiple surveys, with families filing three complaints that triggered investigations for infection control and reporting failures. The most recurring problems involve infection control, medication management, and fire safety systems, with many issues repeating across multiple surveys from 2021 to 2025. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of recurring problems in critical care areas suggests ongoing operational challenges that warrant careful consideration during your visit.

Feb 26, 2026Routine
10
0605Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

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.

0759Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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.

0744Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

0342Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0511Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Feb 16, 2025Routine
18
0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

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.

0700Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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.

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.

0801Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

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.

0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0583Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0688Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0693Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

0781Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Mar 10, 2024Routine
11
0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0293Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

0345Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0362Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

0558Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

0583Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

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.

0511Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Nov 20, 2023Complaint
2
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.

0776Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.

Jul 26, 2023Complaint
1
0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Villa Scalabrini Special Care

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Afshar, ArdeshirW-2 Managing EmployeeAfshar, ArdeshirOfficer / DirectorBalen, AdilsoOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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