Nursing Home Communities in Panorama City, CA

"My brother is at Grand Valley Manor. It's a good facility with lots of professional staff. The facility is very clean and organized. He likes the food there, and they do have the nutritional value count for him. They are aware of his medical needs and are conscious about it. They also do keep a good record of the personality and the patient's temperaments. They do get the patients up, and they don't just leave them in the corner sitting alone. I'm impressed with them. "

"While this facility is not in the best neighborhood, nor have the best curb appeal, I could not be much happier about the location my grandmother has been living for over the past five years (and actually it is probably closer to 10 years at this point). She has always been well taken care of in her time there. Suffering from Alzheimer's, she cannot necessarily let us know the level of care, but during all visits, she is clean, her wounds are taken care of, and her needs are being met. The staff has been very helpful and kind. They are respectful of family wishes concerning her care, and also communicate any health concerns as they arise. This facility has been a blessing for my family. Not only is my grandmother well cared for, but it has not taken every penny the family has collectively to ensure such excellent care. I would recommend it to friends and family. "

"I'm very happy with The Care Center on Hazeltine. They're taking very good care of my mother. It was recommended from the in-home hospice care that she had. It's very clean. The staff is very friendly and very helpful. They have her on a liquid diet that my mom's not crazy about. For other people on regular diets, the food is a 5. They take her every day to an activity room. She doesn't participate in anything, but she sits there and watches. When I go visit her, there are always a lot of people in there, either playing cards, watching TV, or playing checkers. I'm very happy about that. They have somebody that comes and take care of my mom's hair. She's had somebody come to put nail polish on her. She's not active in anything, but for people that want it, they show movies and they do outings. Right now, we're not paying for it, it's covered by Medicare. After this weekend, Medicare won't pay anymore, and it's just under $195 a day after Medicare stops paying, so I believe that's a little on the high side."

"My mom stayed at this facility in the spring of 2011 for three weeks after breaking her ankle. My grandma also stayed there several years back. I am pleased to say that this facility greatly improved from the last time I was there. The staff was much more friendly and attentive to my mom's needs then they were when my grandma was there. The equipment such as the IV and bed was also working properly which was not the case last time. I am also pleased to say that this facility was also very clean and the staff changed all the linens regularly. I have been in other assisted living homes in the San Fernando Valley and this was probably the cleanest one I have been in. The nurses at California Healthcare were always very friendly and never hesitated to help my mom get to the restroom when she requested help. The only real negative from her stay and why I give this facility four stars instead of five is that the rooms were small for people staying in short stay accommodation (there were three to a room) and my mom didn't have enough space to use her walker and therefore get to the restroom on her own. It was also difficult for me to visit her when staff was attending to another patient due to the lack of a place to sit or stand. All in all, I would recommend this facility to friends or other family "

"My husband was a resident of Berkley Valley Post-Acute. They were neglectful of my husband. He had many things going on and they didn't pay attention. The physical therapy people were the only ones that were good. The rest of the staff, I had to bring their attention to everything that was happening. My husband wouldn't eat their food, so I had to go shopping and bring him food, and he ordered food. The food was not good. They did have what they called a rec room where they played bingo or whatever. As far as an exercise room, they had a physical therapy room for the people who were there for rehab and physical therapy. The physical therapy rooms looked fine. They had equipment and I guess I'm going to say three on that. My husband was in a three-men's bedroom, which I thought was terrible. So I'm going to give the rooms a one. They're outrageous, from what I understand the insurance paid and then I had to put him on Medi-Cal, and it seems like I don't know what they charge today, but it's a lot and it seems way out of line. I believe it's $500 a day for a three-bed, for whatever they do, which is nothing. So I have nothing good to say about that facility."

"The staff at Granada Hills Care Center was very kind, helpful, and attentive. The building was very antiquated though and it needs to be remodeled and redone. My aunt did make progress there with her physical therapy. She was walking at the time. She had hip surgery and the rehabilitation was coming along beautifully. Then something happened there and her hip got dislocated, so she had to go back to the hospital and have another surgery and then I didn't take her back there. They had a beautiful Easter celebration where a church came in and the church sponsored a nice service for the residents. Then they had an Easter egg hunt for the kids. They do a lot of activities there. It was very nice. The garden area was beautiful. The outside was very nice, but the inside needs to be completely redone. It was an old hospital. My aunt ate her food, and she liked it. I read reviews and I was told before I started to go see places, that Granada Hills was one of the better facilities. The food was great, and the activities were amazing. The physical therapy was outstanding."

"I have a close friend who recently underwent a rehab stay at this facility to deal with a fractured pelvis. Within a week this facility demonstrated all the strengths and weaknesses of the for-profit American health care "system", beginning with a staff that's largely trying to be very caring but too often is simply rather overwhelmed. Compared to the staffing average in California, the ratio of licensed nurses to patients is rather light, with LVNs and CNAs pretty much handling all the hands-on nursing; based on this patient’s experience, don't expect to ever see an RN in your room. When things get busy, a patient's call light can sometimes not get answered for a very long time (I know, this is not uncommon pretty much everywhere, but it's still far from ideal). There's no doctor on staff; a physician's assistant comes through once a day and reports back to an off-site doctor (neither of them actually works for Windsor, but for Regal Medical Group, which has a very cozy relationship with Windsor). The PT/OT staff, also provided by a 3rd party vendor, are warm and friendly, but in the instance of this patient a mistake was made early on when a modality inappropriate for a pelvic fracture was tried, resulting in severe pain that didn't subside to pre-admission levels for days. I will say the place is clean, kitchen staff delightful (food is nursing-home serviceable), the valet for the too-small lot in back goes the extra mile with a winning grin, and everyone we asked for help with something was helpful even when in the middle of juggling other duties. There are two interior garden courtyards and a small dining/rec room as well as a good-sized main dining room for mobile patients; movies are regularly run on the large TV there. Each bed has a small TV on a boom with headphones to go with it, allowing for patients to be able to not have to hear their roommate's choice of show - much appreciated. There is a full calendar of activities for those who can participate. But expect to see, and hear, long-term inhabitants along the halls much of the day."

"My sister was in this facility for 4 years, until her passing. She was completely and totally unresponsive and not able to communicate in any way. My brother in law visited EVERY day and I was there approx once a week until the month before her death when I was there every day as well. The facility is immaculate, the staff responsive, sensitive & caring to both the patients and the families. I CONSISTENTLY saw the highest level quality of care I have EVER seen in any facility and, unfortunately, I have had (too) much experience with skilled nursing facilities. The patient was kept very clean and there was ONE incident of infection in the entire 4 years (she had a trache & was on a feed tube)--a statistic virtually unheard of in such a setting. Keep in mind that the patient was unable to advocate for herself in any way (including using a buzzer). I cannot say enough about this amazing facility. "

"The staff was exceptional at Ararat Nursing Home. They were absolutely top-notch. They gave us a complete tour of the facility even if the waiting list is very long. The place is super clean. "

"My mother is at the Casitas Care Center, it's a decent place, and she's being taken care of pretty well. She's currently being rehabbed as much as they can. They have activities and things there for her to do, and she interacts with the staff and other people there. They even did a breakfast thing this morning. The staff members have all been friendly and helpful. Anytime I've ever gone up to ask for anything, they've done it right on the spot. I feel good about them; they've done a nice job. Overall, I'm satisfied with the service we have gotten from them."

"My mom is now at Lake Balboa Care Center. It's an older facility, but compared to another one that I went to, it's much better. However, the staff members seem to lose things quite often, and when you ask for help, you get pushed from one person to another person to another person. It's just hard to get a straight answer sometimes. As for the activities, they have some people that come in and play bingo or play blackjack. They watch old movies and things like that. The dining area is cheerful. There are windows there. The food seems to be OK. Some of the staff members are really nice, and then others not so. I would say most of the people are pretty helpful."

"My aunt is in Rinaldi Convalescent Hospital. Her room is a nice size. She shares her room with another person, and it is bright and clean. They're very good about making sure that the hospital smells good. There's a nice smell when you walk through it. The staff is very caring and attentive to her needs, but sometimes you have to go find someone to get help. They're busy. I go there a lot and I find myself trying to have people come in and help me do certain things. My aunt is not particularly fond of the food, but she doesn't like a lot of things either. I see other people's food, and it looks pretty good. They have activities for the residents in their activity room if the resident is mobile to go in there, either in a wheelchair or with their walker. They have activities for the holidays. They had a big Cinco de Mayo celebration. They try to keep the staff morale up because it was Nurses Week. They had Crazy Hair Day, and yesterday was Western Day. It is kind of engaging for the patients because the staff is dressing up and it's something nice to see. It makes a quite festive environment for them. When you walk in, it's very nice and inviting. They have an outside area and patients can go out there and stretch their legs or sit in their wheelchairs and get some sun. It's nice and quiet inside the building. Overall, it's good. It's just not meeting my aunt's needs at this point. The administrative staff and the Social Services department are very helpful. They will go out of their way to help you, guide you, and support you."

"My mother was at Sylmar Health Rehabilitation Center. She was in a room with two other patients, and it was tiny. The staff was very good, very nice, and very supportive. The dining area was clean. I guess they could improve the ambience a little bit to make it look less institutional. "

The Grove Post Acute Care Center, located in Sylmar, CA, offers a variety of care types to meet the needs of its residents. It provides skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitation care, hospice care, and respite care. This range of care options ensures that residents receive the appropriate level of support and medical attention they need. The center is designed to cater to individuals who require different levels of care, from those needing short-term rehabilitation to those in need of long-term skilled nursing.The Grove Post Acute Care Center features private rooms, providing residents with a comfortable and personal living space. Rooms have various amenities to enhance the quality of life for the residents. The center also boasts a variety of amenities, including outdoor common areas where residents can enjoy fresh air and nature. There are organized activities and programs, entertainment activities, social events, health and wellness programs, and spiritual activities, ensuring that residents have a well-rounded and engaging experience.In terms of services, The Grove Post Acute Care Center is well-equipped with a dedicated staff that includes nurses, therapists, and a nutrition specialist. The center offers physical and occupational therapy, medication management, personal care services, and special diets or dietary accommodations. Additionally, it provides holistic and alternative therapy options and has staff trained in mental health care. This comprehensive range of services ensures that residents receive the necessary medical and personal care tailored to their individual needs.