High Valley Lodge
7912 Topley Lane, Sunland, CA 91040 · (818) 352-3158
For profit - Corporation · 50 certified beds
High Valley Lodge has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2026, found 15 citations (the California average is 15.6). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on July 2, 2026 found 15 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.July 2, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.July 2, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.July 2, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.July 2, 2026 · F0814 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.July 2, 2026 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.July 2, 2026 · F0552 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.July 2, 2026 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.July 2, 2026 · F0578 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.July 2, 2026 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.July 2, 2026 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.July 2, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.July 2, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.July 2, 2026 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.July 2, 2026 · F0883 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.July 2, 2026 · F0887 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 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.March 9, 2026 · F0585 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.January 25, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Assess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionJanuary 25, 2024 · F0637 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.January 25, 2024 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | California average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.20 | 4.52 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.17 | 0.67 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.92 | 1.20 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.11 | 2.65 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 13.6% | 36.7% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 50 |
| Average residents per day | 47.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- The Hills Healthcare Center Sunland · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Sunland Post Acute Sunland · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Atherton Baptist Home Alhambra · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Alhambra Hospital Med Ctr Dp/SNF Alhambra · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Arcadia Care Center Arcadia · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from High Valley Lodge on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.