LAKE BALBOA CARE CENTER
16955 VANOWEN STREET, Van Nuys, CA 91406
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
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Care Quality Indicators
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How LAKE BALBOA CARE CENTER Compares
LAKE BALBOA CARE CENTER is a 50-bed for-profit nursing facility in Van Nuys, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of short-stay residents returning to the hospital (26.5%) is above the California average of 23.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 50 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
Among the 6 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Van Nuys, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 2.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 26.5% — 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 LAKE BALBOA CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LAKE BALBOA CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Van Nuys.
What keeps LAKE BALBOA CARE 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.
How does LAKE BALBOA CARE CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 50 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at LAKE BALBOA CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains LAKE BALBOA CARE CENTER's rating advantage in Van Nuys?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.7 stars across 6 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at LAKE BALBOA CARE CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Van Nuys
Van Nuys 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 Van Nuys.
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