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Woodland Care Center
Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
7120 Corbin Ave.
Reseda, CA 91335

TheVardellReport
Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
7120 Corbin Ave.
Reseda, CA 91335
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The Essentials
Across 28 inspections from October 2023 to July 2026, state surveyors documented 102 findings at Woodland Care Center; 102 have a recorded correction; CMS lists 4 enforcement actions in the window.
* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.
| Year | Inspections | Findings | Of which, actual harm (level G or above) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4 | 5 | 0 |
| 2024 | 7 | 27 | 1 |
| 2025 | 7 | 40 | 1 |
| 2026 | 10 | 30 | 0 |
Chronology
Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
17 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
3 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
2 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
2 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
3 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
3 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
2 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
3 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
27 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $17,345 imposed April 11, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of April 11, 2025, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Denial of payment imposed April 11, 2025. Status: Closed, May 22, 2025. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of April 11, 2025, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
2 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
20 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
Enforcement Action
Civil money penalty, $13,627 imposed May 3, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of May 3, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.
Enforcement Action
Denial of payment imposed May 3, 2024. Status: Closed, June 26, 2024. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of May 3, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
No findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
2 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
2 findings
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
1 finding
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.
Context
A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.
Inspectors cited F842 in May 2024, June 2025, July 2025, August 2025, December 2025, January 2026, March 2026 and June 2026. This citation covers whether resident records are complete, accurate and kept confidential. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F656 in May 2024, July 2024, April 2025, January 2026 and June 2026. This citation covers whether each resident has a written care plan that meets their needs, with goals that can be measured. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F684 in November 2023, January 2026, January 2026, June 2026 and June 2026. This citation covers whether residents receive the treatment their orders, preferences and goals call for. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F689 in November 2023, May 2024, April 2025, May 2026 and June 2026. This citation covers whether residents are protected from accident hazards and supervised closely enough to prevent accidents, including falls. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F755 in April 2025, June 2025, August 2025, December 2025 and January 2026. This citation covers pharmacy services and the licensed pharmacist who oversees them. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F880 in October 2023, May 2024, November 2024, April 2025 and June 2026. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F550 in March 2024, May 2024, April 2025 and June 2026. This citation covers residents’ right to dignity, to make their own choices and to communicate. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F761 in October 2023, May 2024, April 2025 and December 2025. This citation covers how drugs are labeled and kept locked, including controlled drugs. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F812 in May 2024, April 2025, May 2026 and June 2026. This citation covers how food is stored, prepared and served. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F552 in May 2024, April 2025 and June 2026. The agency describes it this way: Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F558 in September 2024, April 2025 and July 2026. This citation covers whether the home reasonably accommodates each resident’s needs and preferences. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F641 in April 2025, April 2026 and June 2026. This citation covers whether each resident’s assessment correctly records their condition. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F686 in May 2024, April 2025 and June 2026. This citation covers how the home prevents and treats pressure injuries (bedsores). None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F806 in May 2024, April 2025 and September 2025. The agency describes it this way: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. The most serious of these was recorded at level J (immediate jeopardy). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F925 in May 2024, June 2024 and June 2026. The agency describes it this way: Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F585 in October 2023 and July 2024. This citation covers residents’ right to voice grievances without reprisal, and the home’s process for resolving them. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F697 in June 2025 and June 2026. The agency describes it this way: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F802 in April 2025 and May 2026. The agency describes it this way: Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F804 in April 2025 and June 2026. This citation covers whether food and drink are palatable, attractive and served at a safe temperature. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
Inspectors cited F814 in April 2025 and June 2026. This citation covers whether garbage and refuse are disposed of properly. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
For Your Next Visit
Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.
How can a family request a resident’s records, and how are they kept accurate?
Medical Records: cited in eight inspections, most seriously at level E.
How is a care plan written and reviewed here, and how do families take part in it?
Care Plans: cited in five inspections, most seriously at level E.
How do nurses make sure a doctor’s orders are carried out, and how are families told when something is missed?
Quality of Care: cited in five inspections, most seriously at level E.
What changed in fall prevention and supervision after the last citation, and how do you check that it is still working?
Accident Hazards and Supervision: cited in five inspections, most seriously at level E.
How often does the consultant pharmacist review each resident’s medications?
Pharmacy Services: cited in five inspections, most seriously at level E.
Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?
Infection Control: cited in five inspections, most seriously at level F.
How do staff learn each resident’s preferences, and how is a complaint about dignity handled?
Dignity and Resident Rights: cited in four inspections, most seriously at level E.
How are medications stored and secured, and who checks the medication carts?
Medication Labeling and Storage: cited in four inspections, most seriously at level E.
May we see the kitchen, and what do your own sanitation checks look like week to week?
Kitchen and Food Safety: cited in four inspections, most seriously at level E.
What changed after F552 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F552: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level D.
How do you adjust rooms, schedules and routines to a resident’s needs and preferences?
Needs and Preferences: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level E.
Who completes resident assessments, and how are they checked for accuracy?
Accurate Assessments: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level D.
How often are residents checked for pressure injuries and repositioned, and who is responsible for it?
Pressure Injury Care: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level E.
What changed after F806 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F806: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level J.
What changed after F925 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F925: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level E.
How do we file a grievance, who answers it, and how quickly?
Grievances: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
What changed after F697 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F697: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
What changed after F802 was cited, and how do you check it now?
Citation F802: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
May we try a meal, and how do you check food temperature by the time it reaches residents?
Food Quality and Temperature: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
How is waste handled around the kitchen and resident areas?
Garbage and Refuse: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level F.
How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?
No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.
What led to the 2025 fine, and has it been paid?
A $17,345 civil money penalty was imposed April 11, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. The record holds four enforcement actions in the window.
The Evidence
Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the California state survey agency.
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Inspection Oct 12, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Oct 13, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Nov 15, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Dec 8, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Feb 1, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Mar 28, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection May 3, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Jun 25, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Jul 30, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Sep 5, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Nov 26, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Mar 4, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Apr 11, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Jun 17, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Jul 29, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Aug 22, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Sep 8, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Dec 15, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Jan 8, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Jan 23, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Jan 29, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Mar 6, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Apr 22, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection May 1, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection May 4, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Jun 5, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Jun 25, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
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Inspection Jul 16, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 056066
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Record windowOctober 12, 2023 – October 1, 2026
Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.
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