Golden Legacy Care Center
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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Fines and Penalties by Year
2019 3 penalties totaling $176,590
Fine
Fine
Fine
2018 1 penalties totaling $7,875
Fine
Health Violations by Year
2021 5 violations
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2020 39 violations
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
2019 45 violations
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Post nurse staffing information every day.
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.
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.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
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.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
2018 7 violations
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
2017 1 violations
Try to resolve each resident's complaints quickly.
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.
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