For-Profit Medicare Medicaid

GLENDALE HEALTHCARE CENTER

1208 S. CENTRAL AVE, Glendale, CA 91204

4.0 CMS Rating
For profit - Individual
48 Certified Beds
81 Safety Score

Based on 2026 CMS Data

Official Government Ratings

Health Inspections

Frequency & severity of deficiencies


Staffing Levels

Nurse hours per resident per day


Quality Measures

Clinical outcomes & care quality

Resident & Family Councils Active

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Care Quality Indicators

Pressure Ulcers (High Risk) 8.91%

Lower is better

Antipsychotic Medication Use 5.05%

Lower is better

Falls with Major Injury 2.96%

Lower is better

Short-Stay Rehospitalized 28.79%

Lower is better

How GLENDALE HEALTHCARE CENTER Compares

GLENDALE HEALTHCARE CENTER is a 48-bed for-profit nursing facility in Glendale, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (8.9%) is above the California average of 4.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 48 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% occupied.

Among the 13 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Glendale, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.7 stars.

By the numbers vs. California average

  • Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 5.0% — better than the California average of 11.6% (57% lower).
  • Falls with major injury: 3.0% — worse than the California average of 1.6% (80% higher).
  • High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.9% — worse than the California average of 4.5% (98% higher).
  • Short-stay rehospitalization: 28.8% — worse than the California average of 23.1%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against California averages across 1164 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

Questions to Ask GLENDALE HEALTHCARE CENTER

Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing GLENDALE HEALTHCARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Glendale.

What keeps GLENDALE HEALTHCARE CENTER's health inspections rating strong?

This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.

What practices help GLENDALE HEALTHCARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?

Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 5.0% here versus 11.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

What is GLENDALE HEALTHCARE CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?

Falls with major injury is 3.0% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.

How does GLENDALE HEALTHCARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?

The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 48 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.

How can a new family connect with existing councils at GLENDALE HEALTHCARE CENTER?

Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.

What explains GLENDALE HEALTHCARE CENTER's rating advantage in Glendale?

Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.7 stars across 13 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.

The Senior Community Around Glendale

Glendale sits in Los Angeles County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.6% of the population — a share of seniors in line with California as a whole (14.3% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.

Residents 65+
1,370,141 (13.6%)
Median age
36.7 years
Median household income
$71,358
Median home value
$615,500

Demographics for Los Angeles County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Glendale.

Facility Details

CMS Provider ID 555609
County Los Angeles
Total Beds 48
Occupied Beds 44
Occupancy Rate 91%
Ownership For profit - Individual

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Location

1208 S. CENTRAL AVE, Glendale, CA 91204

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Important Data Disclaimer

All facility information, ratings, and quality metrics displayed on this page are sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog. Data was last updated: June 5, 2026.

ElderVoice does not endorse, recommend, or guarantee any nursing home facility. The Safety Score is a proprietary calculation based on publicly available CMS data and is provided for informational purposes only. It should not be the sole factor in your care decisions.

We strongly recommend visiting facilities in person, speaking with staff and current residents' families, and verifying all information directly with the facility before making any decisions. For official Medicare ratings and complaint information, visit Medicare Care Compare.