Chestnut Ridge Post Acute: Lab Result Failures - CA
Inspectors cited the facility on South Central Avenue after reviewing how staff handled laboratory results and condition changes in residents. The deficiency was classified as causing minimal harm or potential for actual harm, and affected some residents.
The facility's own written policy spelled out exactly what nurses were supposed to do. When test results arrived, a nurse was to review them, assess the urgency of the findings, consider whether the resident's condition was unstable or worsening, and then contact the attending physician. For results requiring immediate attention, direct voice communication with the physician was the preferred method. Staff were required to document when they contacted the doctor, how they did it, and what response they received.
A second policy, revised in February 2021, addressed condition changes directly. Nurses were required to notify the attending physician or the on-call physician whenever a resident experienced a significant decline or improvement. Barring a medical emergency, that notification had to happen within 24 hours.
Inspectors found the facility was not meeting those standards.
The gap between what the policy said and what staff actually did is the core of what inspectors documented. The policies themselves were detailed and reasonable. The problem was follow-through.
The inspection was conducted as a complaint survey, meaning someone, a resident, a family member, or a staff member, raised concerns that prompted regulators to come in and look. The report does not identify who filed the complaint or describe the specific resident whose care triggered the investigation.
What it does establish is that at a facility responsible for some of the most medically vulnerable patients in Glendale, the basic loop between a nurse observing a change and a doctor being told about it was breaking down.
Full Inspection Report
The details above represent a summary of key findings. View the complete inspection report for Chestnut Ridge Post Acute LLC from 2026-01-02 including all violations, facility responses, and corrective action plans.
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Data source: This article is based on inspection data downloaded directly from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) via Medicare.gov. CMS releases inspection reports in bulk; we publish the findings as documented by state surveyors in the official Form CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies.
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Last verified: September 19, 2026 · Our methodology
CHESTNUT RIDGE POST ACUTE LLC in GLENDALE, CA was cited for violations during a health inspection on January 2, 2026.
Inspectors cited the facility on South Central Avenue after reviewing how staff handled laboratory results and condition changes in residents.
Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.