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Golden Legacy Care Center is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Sylmar, CA with 204 beds.

The facility has 97 health violations on record. Federal fines total $184,465 across 4 enforcement actions. Most recent inspection: July 20, 2021.

Data synthesized from CMS.gov and California public inspection records. Reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NR-EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.

Inspection History Overview

Data current as of May 7, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data

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Detailed Inspection Reports

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Fines and Penalties by Year

2019 3 penalties totaling $176,590

$41,760

Fine

$121,050

Fine

$13,780

Fine

2018 1 penalties totaling $7,875

$7,875

Fine

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Health Violations by Year

2021 5 violations

Tag 0550 D Jul 20, 2021

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

✓ Corrected: Aug 20, 2021
Tag 0686 D Jun 7, 2021

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

✓ Corrected: Jul 7, 2021
Tag 0686 D Apr 1, 2021

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

✓ Corrected: Apr 30, 2021
Tag 0692 D Apr 1, 2021

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

✓ Corrected: Apr 30, 2021
Tag 0880 E Jan 15, 2021

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Jan 29, 2021

2020 39 violations

Tag 0567 D Dec 2, 2020

Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

✓ Corrected: Dec 9, 2020
Tag 0600 E Nov 27, 2020

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

✓ Corrected: Jan 12, 2021
Tag 0755 K Nov 27, 2020

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

✓ Corrected: Jan 12, 2021
Tag 0760 K Nov 27, 2020

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

✓ Corrected: Jan 12, 2021
Tag 0842 E Nov 27, 2020

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Jan 12, 2021
Tag 0563 D Oct 20, 2020

Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.

✓ Corrected: Oct 24, 2020
Tag 0692 D Oct 20, 2020

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

✓ Corrected: Oct 24, 2020
Tag 0558 D Oct 9, 2020

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

✓ Corrected: Oct 23, 2020
Tag 0880 E Sep 27, 2020

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Oct 23, 2020
Tag 0607 D Sep 25, 2020

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

✓ Corrected: Oct 8, 2020
Tag 0609 D Sep 25, 2020

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

✓ Corrected: Oct 8, 2020
Tag 0558 D Mar 25, 2020

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

✓ Corrected: Apr 5, 2020
Tag 0550 D Jan 24, 2020

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

✓ Corrected: Feb 16, 2020
Tag 0561 D Jan 24, 2020

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

✓ Corrected: Feb 16, 2020
Tag 0583 D Jan 24, 2020

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

✓ Corrected: Feb 16, 2020
Tag 0623 D Jan 24, 2020

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

✓ Corrected: Feb 16, 2020
Tag 0641 D Jan 24, 2020

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

✓ Corrected: Feb 16, 2020
Tag 0644 D Jan 24, 2020

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

✓ Corrected: Feb 16, 2020
Tag 0656 D Jan 24, 2020

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Feb 16, 2020
Tag 0658 D Jan 24, 2020

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

✓ Corrected: Feb 16, 2020

2019 45 violations

Tag 0656 D Nov 18, 2019

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Nov 26, 2019
Tag 0689 D Nov 18, 2019

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Nov 26, 2019
Tag 0559 D Oct 24, 2019

Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

✓ Corrected: Nov 21, 2019
Tag 0689 G Oct 24, 2019

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Nov 21, 2019
Tag 0622 D Sep 20, 2019

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

✓ Corrected: Oct 3, 2019
Tag 0550 D Jul 1, 2019

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

✓ Corrected: Jul 31, 2019
Tag 0600 D Jul 1, 2019

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

✓ Corrected: Jul 31, 2019
Tag 0609 D Jul 1, 2019

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

✓ Corrected: Jul 31, 2019
Tag 0656 D Jul 1, 2019

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Jul 31, 2019
Tag 0657 E Jul 1, 2019

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

✓ Corrected: Jul 31, 2019
Tag 0658 D Jul 1, 2019

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

✓ Corrected: Jul 31, 2019
Tag 0677 D Jul 1, 2019

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

✓ Corrected: Jul 31, 2019
Tag 0689 E Jul 1, 2019

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Jul 31, 2019
Tag 0732 B Jul 1, 2019

Post nurse staffing information every day.

✓ Corrected: Jul 31, 2019
Tag 0758 D Jul 1, 2019

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

✓ Corrected: Jul 31, 2019
Tag 0761 D Jul 1, 2019

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

✓ Corrected: Jul 31, 2019
Tag 0842 D Jul 1, 2019

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Jul 31, 2019
Tag 0849 D Jul 1, 2019

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

✓ Corrected: Jul 31, 2019
Tag 0880 D Jul 1, 2019

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

✓ Corrected: Jul 31, 2019
Tag 0919 D Jul 1, 2019

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

✓ Corrected: Jul 31, 2019

2018 7 violations

Tag 0656 D Nov 2, 2018

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Nov 8, 2018
Tag 0689 D Oct 22, 2018

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Oct 30, 2018
Tag 0626 D Jul 23, 2018

Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.

✓ Corrected: Jul 30, 2018
Tag 0656 D Jan 12, 2018

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

✓ Corrected: Mar 6, 2018
Tag 0657 D Jan 12, 2018

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

✓ Corrected: Mar 6, 2018
Tag 0689 G Jan 12, 2018

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

✓ Corrected: Mar 6, 2018
Tag 0842 D Jan 12, 2018

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

✓ Corrected: Mar 23, 2018

2017 1 violations

Tag 0166 D Jun 21, 2017

Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly.

✓ Corrected: Jun 28, 2017

Frequently Asked Questions About Golden Legacy Care Center

What violations has Golden Legacy Care Center received?
Golden Legacy Care Center has 97 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
What is the quality rating of Golden Legacy Care Center?
Golden Legacy Care Center has a Not rated from CMS. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
When was Golden Legacy Care Center last inspected?
Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
Is Golden Legacy Care Center safe?
Safety at Golden Legacy Care Center should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
How do I contact Golden Legacy Care Center?
Phone: (818) 899-9545. Address: 12260 Foothill Blvd, Sylmar, CA. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
What services does Golden Legacy Care Center offer?
Golden Legacy Care Center is a skilled nursing facility with 204 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
What are better facilities near Sylmar, CA?
Compare Golden Legacy Care Center with other nursing homes in Sylmar, CA on our facilities page. Filter by star rating, bed count, and recent inspection results to find the best match for your needs.

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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight

Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog.

Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.

Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.

Last verified: July 20, 2021 | Our methodology | Editorial standards | Report an error

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