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Glendale Healthcare Center

1208 S. Central Ave, Glendale, CA 91204 · Los Angeles County

Glendale Healthcare Center is a boutique-style 48-bed skilled nursing facility located in Glendale, California. We specialize in providing skilled nursing services to help you or a loved one recover from surgery, injury, or serious illness. Call us today!

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Strong

Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.

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Availability outlook● Fills quickly

Typically 91% full (44 of 48 beds occupied on an average day).

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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Glendale

Glendale Healthcare Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Glendale, CA, with 48 certified beds and an average of about 44 residents per day. It operates as part of the Cambridge Healthcare Services network.

Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 4.11 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.40 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 30%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 6 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓Strong health-inspection rating
✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.11 hrs/resident/day)
✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

None noted in the public data.

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Glendale for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds: 48
Avg. residents/day: 44
Ownership: For profit - Individual
Part of a chain: Cambridge Healthcare Services
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 555609

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$11,400–$17,130/mo (median $13,790)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Los Angeles prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 4.11; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.40; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 30%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 6
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2026-02-20
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Both

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (23 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-02-20Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

2026-02-20Severity E — potential for harmNursing 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.

2026-02-20Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

2026-02-20Severity D — potential for harmQuality 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.

2026-02-20Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2025-09-17Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident 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.

2025-01-24Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

2025-01-24Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

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

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Physical therapy
✓ Occupational therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Wellness programs
✓ Daily activities & events

Location

1208 S. Central Ave, Glendale, CA

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Glendale Healthcare Center

How much does Glendale Healthcare Center cost?

Glendale Healthcare Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Glendale, CA area typically runs $11,400–$17,130 per month (median $13,790, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Glendale Healthcare Center's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Glendale Healthcare Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Glendale Healthcare Center?

Staff provide about 4.11 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 30% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Glendale Healthcare Center?

Glendale Healthcare Center has 23 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-02-20). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Glendale Healthcare Center have availability?

Typically 91% full (44 of 48 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Glendale Healthcare Center offer?

Glendale Healthcare Center in Glendale, CA offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 48 beds.

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