Ararat Post Acute
1230 E. Windsor Rd., Glendale, CA 91205 · Los Angeles County · 28 certified beds · avg 24 residents/day · certified since Nov 21, 1994
4/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
1
Serious findings on record
$41,680
Fines, last 3 years
5.18
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.
Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)
▲ Immediate jeopardy, one-off · Dec 19, 2023 · F-0678
The facility did not provide basic life support, such as CPR, before emergency medical help arrived — care that's required when it matches the doctor's orders and the resident's own written wishes.
Why it matters: In a cardiac or breathing emergency, failure to start CPR promptly can be the difference between life and death.
Severity (J): Inspectors found a situation that put a resident's life or safety in immediate danger, affecting one or a few residents. The facility must fix it immediately — these citations often come with large fines.
Corrected: Jan 8, 2024 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
All citations in the current public record (30)
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Jan 23, 2026 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. |
| Jan 23, 2026 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. |
| Jan 23, 2026 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not make reasonable adjustments to fit each resident's individual needs and preferences — things like call buttons within reach, preferred wake-up times, or accessible room setups. |
| Jan 23, 2026 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not honor residents' rights to request, refuse, or stop treatment, to decline participation in medical research, or to make an advance directive — a written statement of their wishes for future medical care. |
| Jan 23, 2026 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not give residents proper notice about what Medicare or Medicaid covers, or about charges the resident might owe for services that aren't covered. |
| Jan 23, 2026 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving. |
| Jan 23, 2026 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not safely and appropriately administer IV fluids (fluids given through a vein) for residents who needed them. |
| Jan 23, 2026 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not make sure residents actually saw their doctor face-to-face at all required visits. Doctors must examine nursing home residents in person on a regular schedule. |
| Jan 23, 2026 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. |
| Jan 23, 2026 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not keep residents' medications free from unnecessary drugs. Residents should only take medicines they truly need, at the right dose, for a clear reason. |
| Jan 23, 2026 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. |
| Jan 23, 2026 | B · Minimal risk, repeated | The facility did not post its nurse staffing information every day. Nursing homes must publicly display how many nurses and aides are on duty each day. |
| Nov 5, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint |
| Dec 14, 2024 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not honor residents' rights to request, refuse, or stop treatment, to decline participation in medical research, or to make an advance directive — a written statement of their wishes for future medical care. |
| Dec 14, 2024 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. |
| Dec 14, 2024 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. |
| Dec 14, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not immediately notify the resident, their doctor, and a family member when something significant happened — such as an injury, a decline in health, or a room change. Families and doctors are entitled to know right away. |
| Dec 14, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. |
| Dec 14, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide the social services residents need — such as counseling, help with adjustment, or connecting to outside resources — to achieve the best possible quality of life. |
| Dec 14, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. |
| Nov 25, 2024 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · from a complaint |
| Nov 25, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not immediately notify the resident, their doctor, and a family member when something significant happened — such as an injury, a decline in health, or a room change. Families and doctors are entitled to know right away. · from a complaint |
| May 3, 2024 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. · from a complaint |
| Dec 19, 2023 | ▲ J · Immediate jeopardy, one-off | The facility did not provide basic life support, such as CPR, before emergency medical help arrived — care that's required when it matches the doctor's orders and the resident's own written wishes. |
| Dec 19, 2023 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. |
| Dec 19, 2023 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not keep residents' medications free from unnecessary drugs. Residents should only take medicines they truly need, at the right dose, for a clear reason. |
| Dec 19, 2023 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. |
| Dec 19, 2023 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. |
| Dec 19, 2023 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility transferred or discharged a resident without a valid reason, or failed to provide the required documentation and information when moving a resident out. |
| Dec 19, 2023 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (7 → 12).
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 7 | 1 | J ▲ |
| 2024 | 10 | 0 | E |
| 2025 | 1 | 0 | D |
| 2026 | 12 | 0 | E |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
1 fine totaling $41,680.
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| Dec 19, 2023 | Fine | $41,680 |
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
| Measure | This facility | California avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 5.18 | 4.31 | 3.95 | top 11% in California; top 11% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 1.41 | 0.61 | 0.69 | top 5% in California; top 6% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 4.47 | 3.90 | 3.50 | top 15% in California; top 12% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.85 | 0.51 | 0.48 | top 10% in California; top 9% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 20.0 | 36.7 | 45.8 | top 7% in California; top 3% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 33.3 | 38.1 | 42.9 | top 40% in California; top 33% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 5.36, RN 1.46, weekend 4.63. Staffing rating: 5/5.
Self-reported quality measures
Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.
Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 3/5
Who owns this facility
For profit - Corporation
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ararat Home of Los Angeles INC. | Organization | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 100% | 02/28/2023 |
| Antossyan, Meri | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2023 |
| Antossyan, Meri | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2023 |
| Ararat Home of Los Angeles INC. | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2023 |
| Ararat Home of Los Angeles INC. | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2023 |
| Ashjian, Nazar | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2002 |
| Ashjian, Nazar | Individual | Trustee of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2002 |
| Avedian, Deborah | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2010 |
| Avedian, Deborah | Individual | Trustee of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2010 |
| Balian, Harout | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2013 |
| Balian, Harout | Individual | Trustee of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2013 |
| Bardakjian, Vatche | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2011 |
| Bardakjian, Vatche | Individual | Trustee of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2011 |
| Boyadjian, Shahe | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2011 |
| Boyadjian, Shahe | Individual | Trustee of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2011 |
| Darakjian, Peter | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2010 |
| Darakjian, Peter | Individual | Trustee of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2010 |
| Ghookasian, Derik | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/28/2015 |
| Goschin, Marguerite | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2011 |
| Goschin, Marguerite | Individual | Trustee of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2011 |
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "Are staff on every shift trained and certified in CPR, and how do they know each resident's resuscitation wishes?"
- "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
- "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
- "Can you give me examples of how you adjust daily routines and room setups to fit each resident's preferences?"
- "How do you record and honor each resident's treatment wishes and advance directives, and how do staff know about them?"
- "Before any service that isn't covered by Medicare or Medicaid, how will you notify us and get our agreement?"
- "How do you prevent bedsores for residents who can't move themselves, and how often are at-risk residents repositioned?"
- "Who on your staff manages IV therapy, and what training and monitoring is in place?"
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Leisure Glen Post Acute Care Center | 0.9 mi | Glendale, CA | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Glendale Adventist Medical Center DP/SNF | 1.0 mi | Glendale, CA | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Autumn Hills Health Care Center | 1.1 mi | Glendale, CA | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Solheim Senior Community | 1.1 mi | Los Angeles, CA | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Chestnut Ridge Post Acute LLC | 1.2 mi | Glendale, CA | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | abuse |
| Ararat Convalescent Hospital | 1.2 mi | Los Angeles, CA | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Glenhaven Healthcare | 1.2 mi | Glendale, CA | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Glendale Healthcare Center | 1.2 mi | Glendale, CA | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| College Vista Post-Acute | 1.3 mi | Los Angeles, CA | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 |
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 555616.