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Complaint Investigation

Astoria Healthcare Center

Inspection Date: November 21, 2025
Total Violations 4
Facility ID 056084
Location SYLMAR, CA
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Inspection Findings

F-Tag F0607

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited ASTORIA NURSING AND REHAB CENTER in SYLMAR, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0607 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-11-21.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 4 deficiencies cited during this inspection of ASTORIA NURSING AND REHAB CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-19.

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F-Tag F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited ASTORIA NURSING AND REHAB CENTER in SYLMAR, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0656 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-11-21.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 4 deficiencies cited during this inspection of ASTORIA NURSING AND REHAB CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-19.

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F-Tag F0692

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited ASTORIA NURSING AND REHAB CENTER in SYLMAR, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0692 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-11-21.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 4 deficiencies cited during this inspection of ASTORIA NURSING AND REHAB CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-19.

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F-Tag F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited ASTORIA NURSING AND REHAB CENTER in SYLMAR, CA for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0755 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-11-21.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 4 deficiencies cited during this inspection of ASTORIA NURSING AND REHAB CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-12-19.

📋 Inspection Summary

Astoria Healthcare Center in SYLMAR, CA inspection on recent inspection.

Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.

What this means: Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. All deficiencies must be corrected within required timeframes and are subject to follow-up verification.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in SYLMAR, CA, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from Astoria Healthcare Center or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.
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