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La Crescenta Healthcare Center

3050 Montrose Ave

3.8(18 ratings)· La Crescenta average: 4.4

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Quick Facts

Total units
92
Medicare rating
2 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Medicare quality
Certified, not yet rated

Home Health Compare

Medicare certified
Since 2023
Ownership
For profit, Partnership
Certified beds
92
Therapy services
On-site physical, occupational, and speech therapy
Infection control
Dedicated COVID-19 isolation unit on-site
Pet policy
Small well-behaved pets welcomed for visits

What Families Think

Families describe La Crescenta Healthcare Center as caring and attentive, especially praising individual nurses, CNAs, and therapy staff, along with a clean environment and well-prepared meals. A few reviewers raised serious concerns about billing irregularities and an unusual cash payment demand for transportation, and one noted thin overnight staffing.

The Good

  • Caring, attentive nursing and CNA staff
  • Efficient, knowledgeable physical and occupational therapy
  • Facility described as exceptionally clean
  • Meals well-prepared with generous portions
  • Welcomes visits from small, well-behaved pets

The Bad

  • One report of questionable insurance billing and a suspicious cash transport fee
  • One reviewer noted thin staffing during night hours

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

La Crescenta Healthcare Center is a senior living community in La Crescenta, California offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.8 out of 5 across 18 reviews.

About La Crescenta Healthcare Center

La Crescenta Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing facility in La Crescenta, California, offering comprehensive skilled nursing care 24 hours a day, 7 days a week with a focus on quality of life.

The facility provides rehabilitation services including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, with rehabilitation professionals working alongside physicians to develop individualized care plans. Residents receive assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and eating, as well as restorative nursing care.

Dietary services are managed by staff including a registered dietician who work with physicians to provide nutritious meals according to individual medical requirements, with feeding assistance and retraining available as needed. Social services support residents' social, spiritual, recreational, and emotional needs.

The facility maintains detailed infection control policies and procedures, including a dedicated COVID unit for suspected or confirmed positive residents, with dedicated staff assigned to that unit during their shifts. The facility follows guidance from county, state, and federal health authorities as well as the CDC in implementing health and safety protocols.

Types of Care at La Crescenta Healthcare Center

Home HealthSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of La Crescenta Healthcare Center

3.8overall · 18 ratings combined

3.8★ on Google (18)

Evette Rudnicki

May 2026

via Google

LCHCC was the best thing to happen to our family. Our mom’s health started to decline and she needed 24/7 care. This facility was right near both my sister and I so we were able to stop by at a moments notice if needed. They took great care of my mom for the year that she was there. Donnah is quite possibly the best thing to happen to that place. I don’t think we could have gone through the year without her. She’s AMAZING. Kerly was one of our mom’s favorite nurses. So sweet and truly cares about her patients. Andrew, I believe he’s a CNA was another one of our mom’s favorites. Always so pleasant and happy to help. Margaret, the social worker, has all the information you need to know about services, Health insurance, coverage etc. she made understanding things so easy. Dr. Avakian is the director of this facility and ironically was our moms primary doctor for 30+ years! He’s an amazing doctor and runs a fantastic establishment. I do recommend this facility if you are in the area, whether for short term or long term care. Thank you to everyone here for all you’ve done for our family.

Ron

Jun 2025

via Google

My mother stayed here for a week following hip surgery. Unfortunately, I live out of state and had to have others check on her. One of her meals was a piece of bread, a slice of cheese and a slice of bologna. I can only guess what they charged insurance for that one. Additionally, someone came in to “fit” her for glasses. Insurance was charged 180.00 for this and she never received the glasses. However, the kicker is what happened when she was released. For some unknown reason, her transportation was cancelled after she had already been released from the facility. Because of her condition, she was going to need help getting upstairs to her apartment. By some miracle, a woman who works for the facility happened to have a friend that is a part time ambulance driver that would transport her. This service would cost 200.00 cash or check. The check had to be made out to “cash”. As you can imagine, this was very suspicious. The terrifying this is that this facility is considered one of the better ones.

kniomy mcauliffe

Feb 2023

via Google

Mom has been in this place since mid October, worried about all situations with nurses, employees and feedback reviews etc… But surprisingly they are professional, well organized, specially nurse aids are excellent, nice and kind to patients with care. Facilities are cleaning often that you’re in peace. Thank you

Anna Elizabeth Kendall

Dec 2022

via Google

My friend has been in two previous rehabilitation centers/nursing homes. La Crescenta Health Care is exemplary in its management and administrative care of people. Medically, it must be amazing. My friend is so very healthy now and he's coming home this week.

J&F Lumsden

Apr 2019

via Google

Facility and Staff were excellent during a 2 week stay due to mobility. Staff was excellent and caring. Physical and Occupational Therapy staff was very efficient and knowledgeable, getting my wife up and ambulatory as soon as her injury permitted. Staff is a bit thin, especially during night hours, yet were very supportive for my wife. They constantly got even the most severe patients up and out of bed as frequently as possible, especially for meals. Facility has an activity room, an easily accessible patio. They encouraged and welcomed visits of our small (well behaved) dog, Bella, who was thoroughly excited to be able to spend some time with Mamma. While obviously a depressing environment with a large number of extremely disabled folks, we were treated with kindness and respect at all times. Meals were well prepared, varied, and delivered promptly, while respecting dietary restriction which tend to lead toward blandness. Portions sizes were more than adequate, even too much for elderly folks. The facility was exceptionally clean and fresh.

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Medicare Quality of Care

La Crescenta Healthcare Center is a Medicare-certified home health agency (certified since 2023). The figures below come from Medicare's Home Health Compare program and are updated quarterly. Percentages are shares of patients; higher is better unless noted.

Quality of patient care

Not yet rated. Medicare needs a minimum number of recent patients before it publishes a star rating.

Service area

La Crescenta Healthcare Center reports serving 31 ZIP codes, including Glendale, Los Angeles, Burbank, Victorville, Canoga Park, Chatsworth, Granada Hills, La Crescenta, Lancaster, North Hills and more. Search by your ZIP code to confirm coverage; agencies that cover it are marked “Serves your ZIP”.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Home Health Care Compare and the HHCAHPS patient survey. CCN 757490. National figures are the average across all certified agencies.

Government Inspection History

14 inspection visits in the last three years, 76 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

May 8, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard15 citations
  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 28, 2026

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 26, 2026

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 28, 2026

  • Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 28, 2026

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 28, 2026

  • Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 28, 2026

  • Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 28, 2026

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 27, 2026

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 28, 2026

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 28, 2026

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 28, 2026

  • Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 28, 2026

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 28, 2026

  • Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 28, 2026

  • Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected May 28, 2026

Jul 19, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 1, 2025

Jul 10, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 26, 2025

Apr 25, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard19 citations
  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 15, 2025

  • Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 15, 2025

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 15, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 15, 2025

  • Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 15, 2025

  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2025

  • Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2025

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 14, 2025

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2025

  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2025

  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2025

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2025

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2025

  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2025

Feb 25, 2025Health Complaint5 citations
  • Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 21, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 21, 2025

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 21, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 21, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 21, 2025

Dec 10, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 26, 2024

Aug 9, 2024Health Complaint2 citations
  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 26, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 26, 2024

Jun 5, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 27, 2024

Apr 25, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard26 citations
  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 18, 2024

  • Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 20, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 20, 2024

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 20, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 20, 2024

  • Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 20, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 20, 2024

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 20, 2024

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 18, 2024

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 18, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 20, 2024

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 20, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 20, 2024

  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 20, 2024

  • Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 20, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 20, 2024

  • Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 18, 2024

  • Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 18, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 18, 2024

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 18, 2024

  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 18, 2024

  • Ensure that sources of ignition are removed from patients receiving respiratory therapy.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 18, 2024

  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 20, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 20, 2024

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 18, 2024

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 20, 2024

Dec 28, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 10, 2024

Nov 15, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 2, 2023

Oct 27, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Nov 10, 2023

Sep 28, 2023Health Complaint2 citations
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 20, 2023

  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 20, 2023

Aug 22, 2023Infection ControlNo citations

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does La Crescenta Healthcare Center offer?

La Crescenta Healthcare Center offers Home Health and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is La Crescenta Healthcare Center located?

La Crescenta Healthcare Center is located at 3050 Montrose Ave in La Crescenta, California.

What do families say about La Crescenta Healthcare Center?

Families describe La Crescenta Healthcare Center as caring and attentive, especially praising individual nurses, CNAs, and therapy staff, along with a clean environment and well-prepared meals. A few reviewers raised serious concerns about billing irregularities and an unusual cash payment demand for transportation, and one noted thin overnight staffing.

Does Medicare cover care from La Crescenta Healthcare Center?

Yes. La Crescenta Healthcare Center is a Medicare-certified home health agency, so Medicare Part A or Part B pays in full for skilled nursing, therapy and home health aide visits when a doctor orders them and the patient is homebound. There is no copay for covered home health visits.

Do I need a referral to use La Crescenta Healthcare Center?

For Medicare to pay, yes: a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant must certify that care is needed and sign a plan of care. Families can call the agency first, and the agency will usually contact the doctor to arrange the order. Ongoing help with bathing, meals and companionship is a different service, non-medical home care, which needs no referral.

How did La Crescenta Healthcare Center do on recent health and safety inspections?

La Crescenta Healthcare Center had 14 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 76 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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