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Families consistently describe Lake Balboa Care Center as a smaller skilled nursing facility with attentive nursing and therapy staff, especially praised for short-term rehab after surgery or falls. Reviewers highlight the clean, quiet environment and strong physical, occupational, and speech therapy programs, along with a Medicare 4-star quality rating. One reviewer noted the beds could be improved, but overall feedback is overwhelmingly positive.
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Lake Balboa Care Center is a senior living community in Van Nuys, California offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Housekeeping. Families rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 103 reviews.
Lake Balboa Care Center is a nursing home in Van Nuys, California, offering short-term rehabilitation and long-term care with physical therapy and healthcare services. The facility works with residents, families, and healthcare providers to create individualized care and treatment plans.
The center provides both short and long-term rehabilitation tailored to each resident's needs, combining modern therapeutic approaches with hands-on care. Staff focus on helping residents regain strength and mobility while ensuring their stays are comfortable, safe, and therapeutic.
A wide variety of activities are available for residents throughout the month, with a monthly activity calendar offering options designed to keep individuals active and engaged from morning to night.
Lake Balboa Care Center has earned a 4-star overall rating from Medicare.gov for the quality of care delivered at the facility.
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Debbie Slauzis
Jun 2026
I spent 12 days here after knee replacement surgery. Excellent physical and occupational therapy everyday. The RNs manage your meds on schedule and cheerfully, especially Maybell. The CNAs are well trained and so caring, especially Fabiola, Cameron, Anna, Jasmine, Xochietel (Soshie), and Sylvia. The concierge, Zoila, was so helpful and attentive to my needs. Beds need improvement but do everything they can to make you comfortable. Good place!
David Glasgal
Apr 2026
this is a top-notch care center. My mother is there now recovering from a fall and I highly recommend going there if you need it, and if they have a spot for you. It's a smaller facility and the staff to patient ratio is ideal. They really care and the staff is excellent, smart and pro-active. The facility is spotless and modern. The kitchen is great and all their meals are surprisingly varied and tasty. Great PT, OT and Speech therapy throughout the day. They are super professional and great to work and interact with.
Andy Baio
Apr 2026
It seems like every review of a skilled nursing facility is five stars or one star, only the extremes, from "this place saved my mom's life" to "this place killed my family member." Researching these places is so stressful because it's hard to know who to trust. My 98-year-old grandmother spent two months at Lake Balboa Care Center, and it was the best possible place for her during that time. We visited multiple skilled nursing facilities in Los Angeles before deciding on it, and we fought her insurance company for her to go here, and it was absolutely worth it. It's smaller than most similar facilities, which already changes the vibe. The staff is kind and wonderful, and she grew close to several of them. I was there almost every day for two months, so have strong, informed opinions about almost every aspect of the Lake Balboa experience. The food is good, the place is clean, quiet, and well-maintained. Medication management and physical/occupational therapy are organized and consistent. She left much stronger than she came in, able to walk without her walker for stretches for the first time in years. The courtyard is a nice respite, they have fresh juice by the front door, and fresh pots of coffee by the courtyard door. She played Bingo every chance she got. During her stay, there were a couple disruptive people. They were handled with care and patience, like everything else they do. I met the administrator of the facility on the day before my grandmother was set to leave, and said all of this to him directly. They work hard to make it a safe, caring place to be. Nobody's perfect and no facility will be either, but I have no complaints and wholeheartedly recommend it to you and your family.
Linda Hariton
Apr 2026
I can't say enough wonderful things about Lake Balboa. We relocated there after a horrible experience elsewhere. I felt my mother was so safe and well taken care of. I never worried about her. I actually visited 2x each day, morning and night so can attest to the wonderful, loving treatment all of the residents are receiving from nursing, CNA's, PT, Activities, Social Services, etc. My mother actually wanted to do a drive around the facility in her wheelchair to say goodbye when we left. If you have the frightening responsibility of having to choose a skilled nursing facility from a list they hand you at the hospital, Lake Balboa is the choice to make!
Tiffany Matian
Mar 2026
My grandfather was a patient at Lake Balboa Care Center for a few weeks, and our family is truly grateful for the care he received. The nursing staff was attentive, responsive, and consistently compassionate. They took excellent care of all his needs and made him feel comfortable and supported throughout his stay. Shaina (PA) is incredibly knowledgeable and helpful and kind. She helped out my family in so many ways and we will forever be grateful to her!! Brianna (CNA) was so kind and quick to respond to my grandpa’s needs. She constantly checked in on him even when we didn’t call for her. She is truly so caring! Cecilia (LVN) and was also extremely attentive and made sure that my grandpa was always cared for. Zoila helped us tremendously with the information and guidance we needed to get him back home. She made the transition back home smooth, seamless, and stress-free for our entire family. Thank you all so much!
8 inspection visits in the last three years, 39 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 4, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 4, 2026
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 4, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 4, 2026
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, isolatedCorrected May 4, 2026
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 4, 2026
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 4, 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 4, 2026
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 24, 2026
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 24, 2026
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected May 4, 2026
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, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 3, 2026
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 3, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 3, 2026
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 3, 2026
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 11, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 18, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 8, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 8, 2025
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, isolatedCorrected Apr 8, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 8, 2025
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 11, 2025
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 11, 2025
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 11, 2025
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 8, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 10, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 21, 2025
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 Apr 10, 2024
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 11, 2024
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 11, 2024
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 11, 2024
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 Apr 10, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 10, 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, isolatedCorrected Apr 10, 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 D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 10, 2024
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 11, 2024
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 11, 2024
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 11, 2024
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 10, 2024
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.
Lake Balboa Care Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Lake Balboa Care Center is located at 16955 Vanowen Street in Van Nuys, California.
Families consistently describe Lake Balboa Care Center as a smaller skilled nursing facility with attentive nursing and therapy staff, especially praised for short-term rehab after surgery or falls. Reviewers highlight the clean, quiet environment and strong physical, occupational, and speech therapy programs, along with a Medicare 4-star quality rating. One reviewer noted the beds could be improved, but overall feedback is overwhelmingly positive.
Lake Balboa Care Center had 8 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 39 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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