Avalon Villa Care Center

Nursing Home
Overview of Avalon Villa Care Center

Peacefully nestled near Magic Johnson Park in Los Angeles, CA, Avalon Villa Care Center is an exceptional community that focuses on skilled nursing. Residents can keep their peace of mind with a compassionate and well-trained team that helps with their personal needs around the clock. Thoughtfully designed and sophisticated accommodations are provided, so residents feel at ease during their stay.

Aside from their healthcare needs, residents’ leisure and wellness are also taken into consideration, conducting fun recreational activities and exciting events. Rehabilitation and therapy services are also available to enhance residents’ living experiences. This Medicare-certified community is a good option for those looking for a wide range of care to live comfortably in retirement.

(213) 204-4725

Managed by Frank Caporusso, MHA, LNHA

Administrator

Frank Caporusso serves as the Administrator at Avalon Villa Care Center. He leads the community with a focus on quality care and operational excellence, supported by his credentials as a Master of Health Administration and Licensed Nursing Home Administrator.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
1/5
California average: 3.1/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
1/5
California average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
California average: 3.1/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5
California average: 4.1/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
4h 17m per day

This home provides 1% more nursing time per resident than the state average.

California average: 4h 13m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 22m per day 39m per day 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day. 1h 3m per day 1h 13m per day 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 2h 33m per day 2h 39m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 3h 41m per day 4h 5m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 4m per day 5m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 19m per day 30m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 131

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the California average
Occupancy rate 90.1%
Residents per day (avg) 118
Occupancy rate
90.1%
Residents per day (avg)
118

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

38% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Private pay

26% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 30 days

Medicaid

36% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 7 - 8 months

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$16.8M
Profit
$1.4M
Proprietary home Other
Home revenue
$16,750,536.00
Profit
$1,436,453.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$7.5M
45% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$7.8M
Total costs $15.3M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 60 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Care Services

Accepts Medicaid
Accepts Medicare
Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing

Programs & Activities

Activities
A positive and uplifting atmosphere is vital to the success of healing, recovery, and rehabilitation. Our outgoing and friendly professional staff create social programs and activities to fit the residents’ needs.
Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Activities, Social Services.
Operating Hours
Admissions can be processed 24/7.

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Specialized Menu and Dietary Supervision by Registered Dietitian.

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Private / Shared Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Dining Services

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Beauty Services

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Social and Recreational Activities

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On-site Medical Care and Health Services

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Exercise Programs

Types of Care at Avalon Villa Care Center

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Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Medicaid Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.

Medicare Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicaid Medicare

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Address 12.7 miles from city center

Address 12029 Avalon Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90061

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

198
Total Staff
164
Employees
34
Contractors
52,245
Total Hours (Quarter)
76
Avg Staff/Day
7.6
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse267.3 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse387.2 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant907.5 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
162 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
4 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
10 staff
9.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
2 staff
8hs shift avg
Social Services
3 staff
6.1hs shift avg
Dietary Services
11 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Other Services
4 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
10.1%
of total hours from contractors
5,293 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 7 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist: 2 Occupational Therapy Aide: 2 Licensed Practical Nurse: 9 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Medical Director: 1 Other Physician: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Clinical Nurse Specialist: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant9009027,25391100%7.5
Licensed Practical Nurse299389,36691100%7.2
Registered Nurse197263,62091100%7.3
Other Dietary Services Staff100102,78291100%7.1
RN Director of Nursing8081,8707684%7.5
Speech Language Pathologist0221,0897582%9.8
Physical Therapy Aide0229337481%10.2
Physical Therapy Assistant0228897886%11.4
Dental Services Staff2027456470%7
Respiratory Therapy Technician0116167279%8.6
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist0225044853%8
Mental Health Service Worker2024996167%8
Nurse Practitioner2024886167%8
Dietitian1014435763%7.8
Administrator1014175358%7.9
Occupational Therapy Aide0223294145%7.6
Qualified Social Worker0332824549%6.1
Occupational Therapy Assistant01172910%8
Other Physician0112233%7.2
Medical Director0111933%6.4
Clinical Nurse Specialist011811%8

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 24

California average 12.5


Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total health citations 110
Citations per inspection
4.58

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

46 of 110 citations resulted from standard inspections; 43 of 110 resulted from complaint investigations; and 21 of 110 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 1
150% worse than California average

California average: 0.4


Serious Health citations More info 2
100% worse than California average

California average: 1

1 critical citation More info California average: 0.4

2 serious citations More info California average: 1

107 moderate citations More info California average: 47.2

0 minor citations More info California average: 1.5
Citations history (last 3 years)
Nutrition moderate citation Sep 19, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Sep 19, 2025
Corrected

Environmental moderate citation Sep 11, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Sep 11, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: For-Profit Individual
Resident Census by Payment Source
120 Total Residents
Medicare 25 (20.8%)
Medicaid 71 (59.2%)
Private Pay/Other 24 (20%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Member Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

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. 8.0
20% worse 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. 12.3
8% worse 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 15.2%
38% worse than California average

California average: 11.1%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 16.2%
35% worse 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 5.4%
53% 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 0.7%
58% better than California average

California average: 1.7%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 3.9%
21% better than California average

California average: 5.0%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.3%
In line with California average

California average: 1.2%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.7%
12% better than California average

California average: 4.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 6.5%
In line with California average

California average: 6.7%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 3.7%
63% better than California average

California average: 10.1%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 84.0%
15% worse than California average

California average: 98.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 99.1%
In line with California average

California average: 98.2%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 4.56
103% worse than California average

California average: 2.25

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.39
13% better than California average

California average: 1.59

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 68.1%
28% worse than California average

California average: 94.0%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.8%
26% worse than California average

California average: 1.5%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 63.3%
32% worse than California average

California average: 93.2%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 29.7%
28% worse than California average

California average: 23.2%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 5.7%
49% better than California average

California average: 11.2%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.6%
21% better than California average

California average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 76.6%
43% better than California average

California average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 34.3%
32% worse than California average

California average: 50.6%

Penalties and fines

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 $67K
22% 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. 2
304% more payment denials than California average

California average: 0.5

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $67K
California average $55K
Penalty History

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

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jan 31, 2025
$41K
Payment Denial Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. Jan 31, 2025
24 days
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Oct 16, 2023
$25K
Payment Denial Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. Oct 16, 2023
38 days

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Multipurpose Senior Services Program

MSSP (Medi-Cal Waiver)

Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal eligible, nursing home risk.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

County-managed; waitlists possible.

In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)

California IHSS

Age 65+, California resident, Medicaid-eligible or low-income.

~$1,732/month (individual, Medi-Cal threshold).

$2,000 (individual).

Can hire family as caregivers.

Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP)

CA MSSP

Age 65+, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible but community-capable.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual).

Available in 38 counties; waitlists common.

Property Tax Postponement Program (PTP)

CA PTP

Age 62+, California resident, own and live in home, 40% equity.

~$51,500/year (household, adjusted annually).

Equity-based; no strict asset cap.

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

Assisted Living Waiver (ALW)

CA ALW

Age 65+ or disabled, California resident, Medi-Cal-eligible, nursing home-eligible.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual).

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

California CARES Program

CA CARES

Caregivers of California residents 60+ needing help with 3+ daily activities; no caregiver age limit.

No strict limit; cost-sharing above ~$2,500/month threshold.

Not applicable; need-based.

High demand in urban areas; complements IHSS respite.

Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)

CA LIHEAP

Age 60+ priority, California resident, low-income, utility/heating need.

~$2,510/month (200% of poverty level, individual).

Not applicable; income-focused.

High demand in inland/coastal extremes; weatherization capped at $5,000/home.

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