Savant of Tarzana
Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Memory Care · Tarzana, CA
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Savant of Tarzana

Nursing Home, Assisted Living & Memory Care · Tarzana, CA
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Savant of Tarzana accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Inspection History

In California, the Department of Social Services (for assisted living facilities) and the Department of Public Health (for nursing homes) conduct inspections to ensure resident safety and regulatory compliance.

Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the California state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical California assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.

12 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Rank #1119 / 1401 in California Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1119th out of 1401 homes in California. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the California average among 1401 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. Inspection score: 69 out of 100. Letter grade D+. 12 points below the California average for assisted living residences (81/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the California state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2023 vs. California state average
Overall vs. CA average 7 Worse Metrics worse than California average:
• Total citations (30% above)
• Citations per year (30% above)
• Total visits (381% above)
• Complaint visits (362% above)
• Other visits (114% above)
• Total complaints (207% above)
• Complaints per year (204% above)
2 Better Metrics better than California average:
• Citations per inspection (94% below)
• Official inspections (50% below)
Latest Inspection May 15, 2026

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1310 This facility has 30% more total citations than a typical California assisted living residence (13 vs. CA avg 10).↑ 30% worse
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2023. 4.33.3 This facility has 30% more citations per year than a typical California assisted living residence (4.3 vs. CA avg 3.3).↑ 30% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 0.23.3 This facility has 94% fewer citations per inspection than a typical California assisted living residence (0.2 vs. CA avg 3.3).↓ 94% better

Inspections & Visits Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total visits Info Combined count of complaint visits, other regulatory visits, and official scheduled inspections. 7716 This facility has 381% more total visits than a typical California assisted living residence (77 vs. CA avg 16).↑ 381% worse
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 6013 This facility has 362% more complaint visits than a typical California assisted living residence (60 vs. CA avg 13).↑ 362% worse Rank #1371 / 1397 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1371st out of 1397 homes in California. Shows this facility's # of complaint visits compared to the California average among 1397 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other visits Info Regulatory visits that are neither routine inspections nor complaint investigations — administrative check-ins, follow-up reviews, licensing-related visits. 157 This facility has 114% more other visits than a typical California assisted living residence (15 vs. CA avg 7).↑ 114% worse
Official inspections Info Routine, scheduled inspections conducted by state regulators to evaluate whether the facility meets federal and state standards. 24 This facility has 50% fewer official inspections than a typical California assisted living residence (2 vs. CA avg 4).↓ 50% better

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityCA Averagevs. CA Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 4314 This facility has 207% more total complaints than a typical California assisted living residence (43 vs. CA avg 14).↑ 207% worse
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2023. 14.34.7 This facility has 204% more complaints per year than a typical California assisted living residence (14.3 vs. CA avg 4.7).↑ 204% worse

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2024
Total health inspections 31

California average 12.5


Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total health citations
103 Rank #343 / 361Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 343rd out of 361 homes in California. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the California State average, with a ranking across all 361 CA facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

California average 50.2

Citations per inspection
3.32 Rank #90 / 361Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 90th out of 361 homes in California. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the California mean across 361 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

California average 4.65


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

57 of 103 citations resulted from standard inspections; 43 of 103 resulted from complaint investigations; and 3 of 103 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 2 years)
Critical health citations
1
150% worse than California average

California average: 0.4


Serious health citations
1
In line with California average

California average: 1

1 critical citation California average: 0.4

1 serious citation California average: 1

101 moderate citations California average: 47.2

0 minor citations California average: 1.5
Citations history (last 2 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Sep 10, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Jul 22, 2025
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Jul 22, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Jul 15, 2025
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 231
Employees 226
Contractors 5
Staff to resident ratio 1.31 : 1
28% fewer staff per resident than California average
California average ratio: 1.81 : 1 California average ratio: 1.81 : 1See full California ranking
Avg staff/day 114
Average shift 7.2 hours
6% worse than California average
California average: 7.7 hours California average shift: 7.7 hoursSee full California ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 75,212

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 13 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 13
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 36 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 36
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.4 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 117 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 117
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

0.1%

71 contractor hours this quarter

Other Physician: 4 Medical Director: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant117011739,12492100%7
Licensed Practical Nurse3603613,77592100%7.4
Other Dietary Services Staff180184,84392100%7.4
Registered Nurse130133,97092100%7
RN Director of Nursing9092,9877379%7.4
Speech Language Pathologist6062,29792100%7.4
Dental Services Staff4041,9837885%8.1
Physical Therapy Aide6061,7838390%7.8
Clinical Nurse Specialist4041,0846975%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician4041,0126975%7.4
Physical Therapy Assistant4047918188%5.8
Administrator2025606368%7.7
Nurse Practitioner1015126470%8
Qualified Social Worker2024196368%6.6
Other Physician0444144%3.8
Medical Director0113033%10
117 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
36 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
18 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 100%
13 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
9 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 79%
6 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 100%
4 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 85%
6 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 90%
4 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 75%
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 75%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 88%
2 Administrator
% of Days 68%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 70%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 68%
4 Other Physician
% of Days 4%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 3%

Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2024

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $95K Rank #345 / 362Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 345th out of 362 homes in California. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the California average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 362 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
74% higher than California average

California average: $55K

Number of fines 2
15% fewer fines than California average

California average: 2.4

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 1
102% more payment denials than California average

California average: 0.5

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $95K
California average $55K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

3 penalties in the past 3 years

Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Oct 29, 2024
$17K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jun 29, 2024
$78K
Payment Denial Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. Jun 29, 2024
27 days

Last updated: Jan 2026

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 6.3
5% better than California average

California average: 6.6

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 5.8
49% better than California average

California average: 11.3

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 6.7%
39% better than California average

California average: 11.1%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 7.4%
38% better than California average

California average: 12.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 3.2%
72% better than California average

California average: 11.3%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 4.2%
155% worse than California average

California average: 1.7%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 6.7%
34% worse than California average

California average: 5.0%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than California average

California average: 1.2%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.4%
52% worse than California average

California average: 4.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 4.2%
37% better than California average

California average: 6.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 3.8%
62% better than California average

California average: 10.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.7%
In line with California average

California average: 98.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
In line with California average

California average: 98.2%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 96.9%
In line with California average

California average: 94.0%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.5%
74% worse than California average

California average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 92.7%
In line with California average

California average: 93.2%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

18% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 months

Private pay

32% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 months

Medicaid

50% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 177
Medicare
39
22% of residents
Medicaid
133
75.1% of residents
Private pay or other
5
2.8% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

For-profit
Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$19.4M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$2.9M
For-profit Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$19.4M Rank #17 / 355Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 17th out of 355 homes in California. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the California average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$2.9M
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$918.8K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #48 / 355Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 48th out of 355 homes in California. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the California average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$13.4M 69.3% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #343 / 355Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 343rd out of 355 homes in California. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the California average. Well-run California facilities typically land around 55–67% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in California that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$8.8M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$22.3M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Most new residents arrive under Medicaid (50% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 3 - 4 months.

Admissions
774 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 18%
Private pay 32%
Medicaid 50%
Discharges
802 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 11%
Private pay 27%
Medicaid 61%

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in California

Savant of Tarzana is located in TARZANA, California.
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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CA

County-managed; waitlists possible.

Benefits
In-home support (4-6 hours/day) Respite care (14 days/year) Meals (~$6/meal) Transportation (8 trips/month) Care management

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+
General California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.
Income Limits ~$1,732/month individual, Medi-Cal threshold
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Can hire family as caregivers.

Benefits
Personal care (up to 283 hours/month) Homemaker services Respite (varies)

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Benefits
Case management Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Minor home mods (avg. $500) Adult day care (~$50/day)

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+
General California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.
Income Limits (2025) ~$51,500/year household, adjusted annually
Asset Limits Equity-based; no strict asset cap.
CA

Deferred taxes accrue interest (5% as of 2024); repaid upon sale/death.

Benefits
Property tax deferral (avg. $1,000-$3,000/year, varies by county)

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled
General California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.
Income Limits ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CA

Available in 15 counties (e.g., LA, Sacramento); waitlists common.

Benefits
Personal care in ALFs (5-7 hours/day) Medication management Social services

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Age
General Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.
Income Limits No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.
Asset Limits Not applicable; need-based.
CA

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Benefits
Respite care (up to 10 days/year) Counseling (4-6 sessions/year) Training (2-3 workshops/year) Supplies (~$200/year)

Frequently Asked Questions about Savant of Tarzana

Who is the owner of Savant of Tarzana?

Savant of Tarzana is legally operated by Summit Tarzana Operations, Llc, and administered by Narine Mertkhanyan.

Is Savant of Tarzana in a walkable area?

Savant of Tarzana has a walk score of 74. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Savant of Tarzana?

Savant of Tarzana's occupancy is 64%.

Does Savant of Tarzana operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Savant of Tarzana is registered as a for-profit in CA.

Who is the administrator of Savant of Tarzana?

Narine Mertkhanyan is the administrator of Savant of Tarzana.

How many beds does Savant of Tarzana have?

Savant of Tarzana has 176 beds.

Has Savant of Tarzana had any recent citations?

Savant of Tarzana has had 13 recently reported citations.

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