ALTA VIEW POST ACUTE – LOS ANGELES, CA

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Alta View Post Acute

831 S LAKE STREET, Los Angeles, CA 90057
(213) 380-9175
99 beds
All Los Angeles facilities
1.0*
Overall
1.0*
Health Inspection
4.0*
Quality Care
4.0*
Staffing
64.56
Score /100
#10514
National Rank

#10514
of 14703 facilities
National
28.5% position
#971
of 1162 in CA
State Rank
#273
of 371 in Los Angeles
County Rank
#51
of 78 in Los Angeles
City Rank
#7
of 7 in ZIP 90057
ZIP Rank






About Alta View Post AcuteAlta View Post Acute is located at 831 S Lake Street, Los Angeles, CA, reachable at (213) 380-9175. This For profit – Limited Liability company facility operates 99.0 certified beds and serves an average of 84 residents per day. It is part of the West Harbor Healthcare network (8 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1969-06-04. The facility currently holds a poor (1-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
Facility

Alta View Post Acute

Address

831 S Lake Street, Los Angeles, CA 90057

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 99 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Limited Liability company
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: WEST HARBOR HEALTHCARE

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
❌ Poor (1★) overall rating
Health Inspection
❌ Poor (1★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Above Average (4★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Above Average (4★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 36 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
➡️ Stable over 5 years
64.56
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#10514 of 14703 nationally – #971 of 1162 in California

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Alta View Post Acute may be considered for families with limited options in Los Angeles, CA, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. It is particularly well-suited for long-term residents based on its Quality Measure scores. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

1 / 5
Health Inspection

1 / 5
Staffing Rating

4 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

4 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

4 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

3 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightAlta View Post Acute currently provides 4 hours 34 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 27 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. Total nursing staff turnover stands at 37.9% — above the national average of ~35%.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing4 hours 34 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 41 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours1 hour 26 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours27 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours6 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours4 hours 5 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours19 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryIn the current reporting period, the facility received 3 fine(s) totaling $249,597. 225 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. There were 1 Medicare payment denial(s) in the current period.
Number of Fines (current period) 3
Total Fines Amount $249597.0
Payment Denials 1
Total Penalties 4
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 176.75 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#10,514
of 14,703
National
Bottom 28%
#971
CA State
Bottom 16% in CA
#273
of 371
️ Los Angeles County
#273 of 371
#51
of 78
️ Los Angeles
#51 of 78
#7
of 7
ZIP 90057
#7 of 7

Nationally, Alta View Post Acute ranks 10514th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 64.6/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within CA, it ranks 971st out of 1,162 nursing homes. In Los Angeles, it ranks 51st out of 78 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 7th of 7. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #2,148 nationally and RN hours rank #9,673 nationally (#614 in CA).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank CA State Rank Note
2022 4.76 #1,539 / 14,703 #231 / 1,162 Top 25%
2023 4.61 #1,861 / 14,703 #255 / 1,162 Top 25%
2024 3.89 #4,915 / 14,703 #783 / 1,162 Above average
2025 4.87 #1,413 / 14,703 #184 / 1,162 Top 10%
2026 4.57 #2,148 / 14,703 #316 / 1,162 Top 25%

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank CA State Rank Note
2022 0.42 #10,408 / 14,703 #697 / 1,162 Below average
2023 0.39 #10,402 / 14,703 #656 / 1,162 Below average
2024 0.29 #12,451 / 14,703 #886 / 1,162 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2025 0.42 #10,304 / 14,703 #638 / 1,162 Below average
2026 0.46 #9,673 / 14,703 #614 / 1,162 Below average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Alta View Post Acute is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1969-06-04. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (213) 380-9175 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Alta View Post Acute holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 1 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (1★), Staffing (4★), and Quality of Resident Care (4★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 64.6/100, placing it #10514 of 14703 facilities nationally and #971 of 1162 in California. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Alta View Post Acute receives a reported average of 4 hours 34 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 27 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 1 hour 26 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 41 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 4 hours 5 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 4 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 37.9%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

In the current reporting period, the facility received 3 fine(s) totaling $249,597. 225 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. There were 1 Medicare payment denial(s) in the current period. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 3 fine(s) totaling $249,597, and 1 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 4. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 176.75 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Alta View Post Acute ranks 10514th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 64.6/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within CA, it ranks 971st out of 1,162 nursing homes. In Los Angeles, it ranks 51st out of 78 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 7th of 7. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #2,148 nationally and RN hours rank #9,673 nationally (#614 in CA). Our composite quality score of 64.6/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Los Angeles, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/california/los-angeles/

Contact and Location

ADR
Address

831 S LAKE STREET, Los Angeles, CA 90057
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LLC
Legal Name

TOPANGA BEACH HOLDINGS LLC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 99
Average Residents / Day 84 (86% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Limited Liability company
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Los Angeles County, CA
City Los Angeles, CA
ZIP Code 90057
Approved Since June 4, 1969
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 056078
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
Rankings across 14703 U.S. facilities –
Ranking Methodology
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