MACLAY HEALTHCARE CENTER
12831 MACLAY STREET, Sylmar, CA 91342
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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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 MACLAY HEALTHCARE CENTER Compares
MACLAY HEALTHCARE CENTER is a 141-bed for-profit nursing facility in Sylmar, California. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the California average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (1 star) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.7%) is below the California average of 1.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 141 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 87% occupied.
Among the 4 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Sylmar, the local average is 1.8 stars.
By the numbers vs. California average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 8.9% — better than the California average of 11.6%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.7% — better than the California average of 1.6% (60% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.1% — worse than the California average of 4.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 18.4% — better than the California average of 23.1%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against California averages across 1164 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask MACLAY HEALTHCARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing MACLAY HEALTHCARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Sylmar.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for MACLAY HEALTHCARE CENTER, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is MACLAY HEALTHCARE CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 1 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help MACLAY HEALTHCARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 8.9% here versus 11.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help MACLAY HEALTHCARE CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.7% here versus 1.6% across California. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at MACLAY HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at MACLAY HEALTHCARE 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 Sylmar
Sylmar 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 Sylmar.
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