Skilled nursing facility · CMS certification number 555217

PACIFICA HOSPITAL OF THE VALLEY DP SNF

SUN VALLEY, California · Medicare and Medicaid

Certified beds, as filed in Care Compare: 98

A CSV file of this facility’s record: its name and location, its Medicare cost-report finances year by year, its ownership, its inspections, deficiencies and penalties, and the Care Compare provider information — each figure with the worksheet, line and column or file it came from.

In Care Compare’s provider information: Penalties: 1 · Fines: 1 · Fines, total amount: $60,373.00 · Payment denials: 0. The most recent penalty on file: June 16, 2024, Fine, $60,373. Every penalty on file ↓

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Finances, as filed

No Medicare cost report on file for this facility.

Nurse staffing

Nurse staffing hours from the Payroll-Based Journal, quarter by quarter, are on this facility’s staffing page, each quarter with the file it came from.

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Ownership, as filed with CMS

Care Compare

As filed in the CMS file dated September 1, 2026 (Care Compare ownership).

Owner or manager	Role	Type	Ownership percentage	Association
PACIFICA OF THE VALLEY CORPORATION	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	Organization	NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED	since 01/14/2011
TUFT, PAUL	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	Individual	NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED	since 01/14/2011
BUSCH, KATHY	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	Individual	NOT APPLICABLE	since 08/23/2018
TUFT, PAUL	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	Individual	NOT APPLICABLE	since 01/14/2011
MARTIN, DEBORAH	CORPORATE OFFICER	Individual	NOT APPLICABLE	since 04/16/2018
MAYES, PRECIOUS	CORPORATE OFFICER	Individual	NOT APPLICABLE	since 04/16/2018
BUSCH, KATHY	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	Individual	NOT APPLICABLE	since 08/23/2018

Medicare enrollment

As filed in the CMS file dated August 1, 2026 (Medicare enrollment ownership), under the enrollment of PACIFICA OF THE VALLEY CORPORATION (enrollment ID O20060126000701).

CMS paused the expanded ownership disclosure on Form CMS-855A in guidance dated December 11, 2025; where the private equity, real estate investment trust or holding company field below has not been filed under the current cycle, it reads “Paused by CMS”.

Owner	Individual or organization	Role	Ownership percentage	Association date	Described in the filing as
PACIFICA OF THE VALLEY CORPORATION	Organization	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	100	1/14/2011	Private equity company: No Real estate investment trust: No Holding company: No
PAUL R. TUFT	Individual	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	100	1/14/2011	Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS
KATHY BUSCH	Individual	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	0	8/23/2018	Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS
PAUL R. TUFT	Individual	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	100	1/14/2011	Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS
DEBORAH MARTIN	Individual	CORPORATE OFFICER	0	4/16/2018	Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS
PRECIOUS VELVET MAYES	Individual	CORPORATE OFFICER	Not stated in the filing	4/16/2018	Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS
KATHY BUSCH	Individual	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	Not stated in the filing	8/23/2018	Private equity company: Paused by CMS Real estate investment trust: Paused by CMS Holding company: Paused by CMS

Changes in ownership

July 1, 2026: KATHY BUSCH no longer appears as W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-07-01.csv
July 1, 2026: KATHY BUSCH (OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on July 1, 2026; associated with this enrollment since August 23, 2018. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-07-01.csv

Recent changes on this record

July 1, 2026: KATHY BUSCH no longer appears as W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE in the Medicare enrollment ownership file. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-07-01.csv
July 1, 2026: KATHY BUSCH (OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL) first listed in CMS’s Medicare enrollment ownership file on July 1, 2026; associated with this enrollment since August 23, 2018. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-07-01.csv

Inspections

Inspection cycle	Health inspection	Fire safety inspection	Health deficiencies	Fire safety deficiencies
1	February 12, 2026	February 12, 2026	19	3
2	January 30, 2025	January 30, 2025	20	4
3	February 8, 2024	February 8, 2024	11	4

From the Care Compare inspection summary file NH_SurveySummary_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

Deficiencies cited

50 deficiencies on file, newest inspection first

Inspection date	Inspection type	Tag	Category	What was cited	Scope and severity	Complaint	Corrected	Correction date
February 12, 2026	Health	F 0550	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.	E	No	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	March 17, 2026
February 12, 2026	Health	F 0558	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.	D	No	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	March 17, 2026
February 12, 2026	Health	F 0578	Resident Rights Deficiencies	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.	D	No	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	March 17, 2026
February 12, 2026	Health	F 0658	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.	D	No	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	March 17, 2026
February 12, 2026	Health	F 0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.	D	No	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	March 17, 2026
February 12, 2026	Health	F 0688	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	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.	D	No	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	March 17, 2026
February 12, 2026	Health	F 0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.	E	No	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	March 17, 2026
February 12, 2026	Health	F 0690	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.	D	No	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	March 17, 2026
February 12, 2026	Health	F 0700	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.	E	No	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	March 17, 2026
February 12, 2026	Health	F 0755	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.	E	No	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	March 17, 2026
February 12, 2026	Health	F 0761	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	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.	E	No	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	March 17, 2026
February 12, 2026	Health	F 0812	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.	E	No	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	March 17, 2026
February 12, 2026	Health	F 0838	Administration Deficiencies	Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.	F	No	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	March 17, 2026
February 12, 2026	Health	F 0842	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.	D	No	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	March 17, 2026
February 12, 2026	Health	F 0851	Administration Deficiencies	Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.	F	No	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	March 17, 2026
February 12, 2026	Health	F 0865	Administration Deficiencies	Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.	F	No	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	March 17, 2026
February 12, 2026	Health	F 0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.	F	No	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	March 17, 2026
February 12, 2026	Health	F 0881	Infection Control Deficiencies	Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.	D	No	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	March 17, 2026
February 12, 2026	Health	F 0947	Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.	D	No	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	March 17, 2026
July 1, 2025	Health	F 0550	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.	D	Yes	No revisit needed	August 18, 2025
February 20, 2025	Health	F 0553	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.	D	Yes	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	March 27, 2025
January 30, 2025	Health	F 0558	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.	D	No	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	February 27, 2025
January 30, 2025	Health	F 0578	Resident Rights Deficiencies	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.	D	No	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	February 27, 2025
January 30, 2025	Health	F 0656	Resident 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.	E	No	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	February 27, 2025
January 30, 2025	Health	F 0657	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.	E	No	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	February 27, 2025
January 30, 2025	Health	F 0660	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.	D	No	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	February 27, 2025
January 30, 2025	Health	F 0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.	D	No	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	February 27, 2025
January 30, 2025	Health	F 0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.	E	No	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	February 27, 2025
January 30, 2025	Health	F 0693	Quality 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.	E	No	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	February 27, 2025
January 30, 2025	Health	F 0697	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.	D	No	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	February 27, 2025
January 30, 2025	Health	F 0711	Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.	E	No	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	February 27, 2025
January 30, 2025	Health	F 0745	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.	E	No	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	February 27, 2025
January 30, 2025	Health	F 0755	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.	E	No	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	February 27, 2025
January 30, 2025	Health	F 0756	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.	D	No	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	February 27, 2025
January 30, 2025	Health	F 0758	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.	D	No	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	February 27, 2025
January 30, 2025	Health	F 0761	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	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.	E	No	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	February 27, 2025
January 30, 2025	Health	F 0812	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.	E	No	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	February 27, 2025
January 30, 2025	Health	F 0851	Administration Deficiencies	Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.	F	No	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	February 27, 2025
January 30, 2025	Health	F 0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.	E	No	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	February 27, 2025
June 16, 2024	Health	F 0584	Resident Rights Deficiencies	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.	L	Yes	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	June 23, 2024
February 8, 2024	Health	F 0558	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.	E	No	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	March 15, 2024
February 8, 2024	Health	F 0656	Resident 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.	D	No	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	March 15, 2024
February 8, 2024	Health	F 0657	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.	D	No	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	March 15, 2024
February 8, 2024	Health	F 0658	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.	E	No	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	March 15, 2024
February 8, 2024	Health	F 0686	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.	D	No	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	March 15, 2024
February 8, 2024	Health	F 0688	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	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.	E	No	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	March 15, 2024
February 8, 2024	Health	F 0755	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.	E	No	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	March 15, 2024
February 8, 2024	Health	F 0758	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.	E	No	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	March 15, 2024
February 8, 2024	Health	F 0812	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.	D	No	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	March 15, 2024
February 8, 2024	Health	F 0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.	D	No	Deficient, Provider has date of correction	March 15, 2024

From the Care Compare health citations file NH_HealthCitations_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

Penalties

Penalty date	Type	Fine amount	Payment denial began	Payment denial, days	Fine ID
June 16, 2024	Fine	$60,373			130658

From the Care Compare penalties file NH_Penalties_Sep2026_2.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

Care Compare provider information

Field	As filed
Provider Type	Medicare and Medicaid
Ownership Type	For profit - Individual
Legal Business Name	PACIFICA OF THE VALLEY CORPORATION
Date First Approved to Provide Medicare and Medicaid Services	1985-12-31
Provider Resides in Hospital	Y
Continuing Care Retirement Community	N
Urban	Y
County/Parish	Los Angeles
Telephone Number	8187673310
Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months	N
With a Resident and Family Council	Resident
Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas	Yes
Number of Certified Beds	98
Average Number of Residents per Day	59.1
Overall Rating	1
Health Inspection Rating	1
QM Rating	4
Long-Stay QM Rating	4
Processing Date	2026-09-01

From the Care Compare Provider Information file NH_ProviderInfo_Sep2026_3.csv, processed on September 1, 2026.

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