Skilled nursing facility · CMS certification number 056180

LAKE BALBOA CARE CENTER

VAN NUYS, California · Medicare and Medicaid · 50 certified beds in Care Compare

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What stands out

Its latest cost report on file is for fiscal year 2024, covering January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2024 (365 days), and CMS processed it on August 29, 2025.
Net patient revenue rose from $12.7M in fiscal year 2023 to $15.7M in fiscal year 2024.
Its result from service to patients: −$330K (2022), $2.1M (2023), $3.3M (2024).
Its cost reports on file run from fiscal year 1996 to fiscal year 2024.
Its net patient revenue of $15.7M ranks 421st of the 951 nursing facilities in California whose latest cost report on file is fiscal year 2024.
3 of the 5 nursing facilities in California closest in size to it, whose latest cost report on file is fiscal year 2024, also report a gain on service to patients.

LAKE BALBOA CARE CENTER: Medicare cost reports

Cost reports on form CMS-2540-10, fiscal years 2011 to 2024
Form CMS-2540-10	2024 · report 1436325	2023 · report 1392229	2022 · report 1363985	2021 · report 1334655	2019 · report 1278009	2018 · report 1269951	2017 · report 1224148	2016 · report 1170413	2015 · report 1156619	2014 · report 1148015	2013 · report 1066433	2012 · report 1057827	2011 · report 1028343
Period began	January 1, 2024	February 1, 2023	January 1, 2022	January 1, 2021	January 1, 2019	January 1, 2018	January 1, 2017	January 1, 2016	January 1, 2015	January 1, 2014	January 1, 2013	January 1, 2012	January 1, 2011
Period ended	December 31, 2024	December 31, 2023	December 31, 2022	December 31, 2021	December 31, 2019	December 31, 2018	December 31, 2017	December 31, 2016	December 31, 2015	December 31, 2014	December 31, 2013	December 31, 2012	December 31, 2011
Report status	settled	settled	settled	settled	settled	settled	settled	settled	settled	settled	as submitted	settled	settled
Processed by CMS	August 29, 2025	August 15, 2024	September 9, 2023	September 30, 2022	January 14, 2021	September 29, 2020	May 13, 2019	July 21, 2017	May 2, 2017	December 9, 2016	June 20, 2014	March 31, 2014	May 1, 2013
Total patient revenue	$15,972,274	$13,054,642	$17,959,000	$11,029,992	$14,038,465	$13,865,320	$14,121,747	$14,756,053	$13,581,634	$12,492,659	$11,162,174	$11,044,000	$11,254,885
Contractual allowances and discounts	$276,972	$394,263	$4,267,235	$1,346,439	$2,206,514	$2,415,976	$3,187,992	$2,994,127	$2,180,222	$1,523,316	$909,659	$1,153,958	$279,580
Net patient revenue	$15,695,302	$12,660,379	$13,691,765	$9,683,553	$11,831,951	$11,449,344	$10,933,755	$11,761,926	$11,401,412	$10,969,343	$10,252,515	$9,890,042	$10,975,305
Total operating expenses	$12,364,229	$10,528,746	$14,021,359	$10,939,770	$11,193,944	$10,879,342	$10,928,153	$10,404,700	$10,701,189	$9,826,880	$8,731,286	$8,426,477	$8,767,217
Net income from service to patients	$3,331,073	$2,131,633	−$329,594	−$1,256,217	$638,007	$570,002	$5,602	$1,357,226	$700,223	$1,142,463	$1,521,229	$1,463,565	$2,208,088
Total other income	$4,414	$531	$800,346	$39,028	$26,203	$46,888	$21,377	$23,873	$4,376	$1,966	$1,056	$77,084	$19,392
Net income after other income	$3,335,487	$2,132,164	$470,752	−$1,217,189	$664,210	$616,890	$26,979	$1,381,099	$704,599	$1,144,429	$1,522,285	$1,540,649	$2,227,480
Net income	$3,335,487	$2,132,164	$471,249	−$1,210,128	$661,001	$616,678	−$45,563	$1,381,099	$703,284	$1,138,221	$1,522,285	$1,540,649	$2,226,634
Total facility beds, all components	50	50	50	50	50	90	90	90	90	90	90	90	90
Bed days available, all components	18,300	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Medicare (Title XVIII) patient days	15,284	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Medicaid (Title XIX) patient days	140	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Other-payer patient days	1,776	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Total patient days, all components	17,200	15,067	16,802	13,080	16,819	16,261	16,464	17,180	16,998	17,090	16,396	16,642	17,269
Medicare discharges	439	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Medicaid discharges	2	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Other-payer discharges	86	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Total discharges, all components	527	487	473	430	603	576	576	591	614	586	509	482	510
Average length of stay, Medicare, in days	34.82	32.46	36.35	34.49	29.9	30.1	29.59	30.07	30.06	29.18	32.48	29.64	30.34
Average length of stay, Medicaid, in days	70	266	35.33	9.17	5.29	—	4.47	—	0.52	0.11	25.05	181.22	195.91
Average length of stay, all patients, in days	32.64	30.94	35.52	30.42	27.89	28.23	28.58	29.07	27.68	29.16	32.21	34.53	33.86

Net income, fiscal years 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013, 2012, 2011. Checked against the form’s own arithmetic: what that check shows.

Cost reports on form CMS-2540-96, fiscal years 1996 to 2010
Form CMS-2540-96	2010 · report 428458	2009 · report 388287	2008 · report 351963	2007 · report 318879	2006 · report 291538	2005 · report 260702	2004 · report 228146	2003 · report 210017	2002 · report 200240	2001 · report 143324	2000 · report 74091	1999 · report 74090	1998 · report 5401	1997 · report 5399	1996 · report 5398
Period began	January 1, 2010	January 1, 2009	January 1, 2008	January 1, 2007	January 1, 2006	January 1, 2005	January 1, 2004	January 1, 2003	October 16, 2002	January 1, 2001	January 1, 2000	January 1, 1999	January 1, 1998	January 1, 1997	January 1, 1996
Period ended	December 31, 2010	December 31, 2009	December 31, 2008	December 31, 2007	December 31, 2006	December 31, 2005	December 31, 2004	December 31, 2003	December 31, 2002	December 31, 2001	December 31, 2000	December 31, 1999	December 31, 1998	December 31, 1997	December 31, 1996
Days, where not a full year	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	76	—	—	—	—	—	—
Report status	settled	settled	settled	settled	settled	settled	settled	settled	settled	settled	settled	settled	settled	settled	as submitted
Processed by CMS	May 2, 2012	September 30, 2010	July 22, 2009	July 23, 2008	August 9, 2007	August 8, 2006	July 19, 2005	March 7, 2005	November 22, 2004	May 7, 2003	October 26, 2001	February 13, 2002	August 5, 1999	July 31, 1998	June 19, 1997
Net patient revenue	$10,317,715	$9,919,660	$8,354,502	$6,383,944	$5,733,244	$3,865,289	$3,545,750	$2,617,844	$432,528	—	—	—	—	—	—
Total operating expenses	$8,379,791	$7,705,364	$6,836,277	$5,866,577	$5,167,157	$3,644,736	$3,350,952	$2,477,089	$434,928	—	—	—	—	—	—
Net income from service to patients	$1,937,924	$2,214,296	$1,518,225	$517,367	$566,087	$220,553	$194,798	$140,755	−$2,400	—	—	—	—	—	—
Total other income	$25,250	$6,328	$23,829	$9,563	$3,893	$59,039	$3,361	$55	$70	—	—	—	—	—	—
Total other expenses	$106	—	—	—	—	$4,209	$38	—	—	—	—	—	—	—	—
Net income	$1,963,068	$2,220,624	$1,542,054	$526,930	$569,980	$275,383	$198,121	$140,810	−$2,330	—	$55,079	$34,860	$93,266	$8,561	$14,249
Total facility beds, all components	50	50	50	50	50	50	50	50	50	—	—	—	—	—	—
Total patient days, all components	17,051	17,243	17,122	16,270	16,587	16,107	17,099	15,940	3,667	—	—	—	—	—	—
Total discharges, all components	573	423	423	353	164	164	156	124	10	—	—	—	—	—	—
Average length of stay, Medicare, in days	28.63	37.84	31.51	27.55	66.5	40.08	49.01	56.66	118	—	—	—	—	—	—
Average length of stay, Medicaid, in days	69.52	95.72	140.66	247.28	197.57	253.5	207.28	211.67	466.14	—	—	—	—	—	—
Average length of stay, all patients, in days	29.76	40.76	40.48	46.09	101.14	98.21	109.61	128.55	366.7	—	—	—	—	—	—

Net income, fiscal years 2010, 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2000, 1999, 1998, 1997, 1996. Checked against the form’s own arithmetic: what that check shows.

None of these figures is carried on the report for fiscal year 2001.

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Who owns LAKE BALBOA CARE CENTER, as filed with CMS

Care Compare

ADP OF THE SNF: BARRON, CRAIG (individual), since 02/01/2023; ENSIGN SERVICES INC (organization), since 11/01/2022; SHIRAZI, KEYVAN (individual), since 02/01/2023
CORPORATE DIRECTOR: WILLITS, ADAM (individual), since 11/08/2022
CORPORATE OFFICER: BURNAM, SOON (individual), since 11/08/2022; GAMERO, ALICIA (individual), since 01/01/2023; KEETCH, CHAD (individual), since 03/01/2011; SATO, AMI (individual), since 09/09/2024
INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNF: PORT, BARRY (individual), since 06/29/2025
MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY: BARRON, CRAIG (individual), since 02/01/2023; SHIRAZI, KEYVAN (individual), since 02/01/2023
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL: BARRON, CRAIG (individual), since 02/01/2023; SHIRAZI, KEYVAN (individual), since 02/01/2023

Ownership percentage for each: NOT APPLICABLE.

Medicare enrollment

As filed in the CMS file dated October 1, 2026 (Medicare enrollment ownership), under the enrollment of NIGHTFALL HEALTHCARE INC (enrollment ID O20230404002753).

5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST: FLAGSTONE HEALTHCARE SOUTH LLC (organization), 100.00%, since 11/08/2022
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST: THE ENSIGN GROUP INC (organization), 100.00%, since 11/08/2022
ADP OF THE SNF: CRAIG S BARRON (individual), since 02/01/2023; ENSIGN SERVICES INC (organization), since 11/01/2022; KEYVAN SHIRAZI (individual), since 02/01/2023
CORPORATE DIRECTOR: ADAM WILLITS (individual), since 11/08/2022
CORPORATE OFFICER: ALICIA GAMERO (individual), since 01/01/2023; AMI SATO (individual), since 09/09/2024; CHAD KEETCH (individual), since 03/01/2011; SOON BURNAM (individual), since 11/08/2022
MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY: CRAIG S BARRON (individual), since 02/01/2023; KEYVAN SHIRAZI (individual), since 02/01/2023
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL: CRAIG S BARRON (individual), 0.00%, since 02/01/2023; KEYVAN SHIRAZI (individual), since 02/01/2023

Paused by CMS: Form CMS-855A, December 11, 2025.

Private equity company, real estate investment trust and holding company: No: FLAGSTONE HEALTHCARE SOUTH LLC; THE ENSIGN GROUP INC; ENSIGN SERVICES INC.

Private equity company, real estate investment trust and holding company: Paused by CMS: CRAIG S BARRON; KEYVAN SHIRAZI; ADAM WILLITS; ALICIA GAMERO; AMI SATO; CHAD KEETCH; SOON BURNAM; CRAIG S BARRON; KEYVAN SHIRAZI; CRAIG S BARRON; KEYVAN SHIRAZI.

Changes in ownership

February 1, 2026, enrollment ownership file; no longer listed: CRAIG FITCH (CORPORATE OFFICER); CRAIG S BARRON (W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE); first listed: KEYVAN SHIRAZI (ADP OF THE SNF), associated since February 1, 2023; KEYVAN SHIRAZI (MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY), associated since February 1, 2023; KEYVAN SHIRAZI (OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL), associated since February 1, 2023; CHAD A KEETCH (CORPORATE OFFICER), associated since March 1, 2011; CRAIG S BARRON (ADP OF THE SNF), associated since February 1, 2023; CRAIG S BARRON (MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY), associated since February 1, 2023; AMI SATO (CORPORATE OFFICER), associated since September 9, 2024; ENSIGN SERVICES INC (ADP OF THE SNF), associated since November 1, 2022. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2026-02-01.csv
April 1, 2024, enrollment ownership file; no longer listed: NAHS SOUTHWEST INC (5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST); DARIAN DAHL (DIRECTOR); VICTOR G LUNDQUIST (OFFICER); CRAIG S BARRON (OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL); CRAIG S BARRON (W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE); CRAIG S BARRON (DIRECTOR); CRAIG S BARRON (OFFICER); NAHS HOLDING INC (5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST); JONATHAN D SLOEY (DIRECTOR); NAHS EMPLOYEE STOCK OWNERSHIP TRUST (5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST); JEFFREY A DALY (OFFICER); first listed: SOON E BURNAM (OFFICER), associated since November 8, 2022; CRAIG FITCH (OFFICER), associated since November 8, 2022; CRAIG S BARRON (OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL), associated since February 1, 2023; CRAIG S BARRON (W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE), associated since February 1, 2023; ALICIA GAMERO (OFFICER), associated since January 1, 2023; FLAGSTONE HEALTHCARE SOUTH LLC (5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST), associated since November 8, 2022; ADAM WILLITS (DIRECTOR), associated since November 8, 2022; THE ENSIGN GROUP INC (5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST), associated since November 8, 2022. Skilled_Nursing_Facility_All_Owners_:_2024-04-01.csv

Recent changes on this record

July 23, 2026: A deficiency was cited under tag F 0582, scope and severity D. NH_HealthCitations_Sep2026_2.csv
July 23, 2026: A deficiency was cited under tag F 0620, scope and severity E. NH_HealthCitations_Sep2026_2.csv

Inspections of LAKE BALBOA CARE CENTER

Cycle 1: health April 12, 2026 (17 deficiencies), fire safety April 12, 2026 (2)
Cycle 2: health March 30, 2025 (7 deficiencies), fire safety March 30, 2025 (3)
Cycle 3: health March 21, 2024 (6 deficiencies), fire safety March 21, 2024 (6)

Deficiencies cited at LAKE BALBOA CARE CENTER

30 deficiencies on file, by tag, newest citation first

every one from a health inspection; 10 cited from a complaint, marked below. Letter after a date: scope and severity grade.

F 0582, resident rights: July 23, 2026 (D, from a complaint, Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 15, 2026).
F 0620, resident rights: July 23, 2026 (E, from a complaint, Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 15, 2026).
F 0656, resident assessment and care planning: April 12, 2026 (E, Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 4, 2026).
F 0684, quality of life and care: April 12, 2026 (E, Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 4, 2026); March 12, 2026 (E, from a complaint, Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 3, 2026); December 18, 2024 (D, from a complaint, Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 10, 2025).
F 0760, pharmacy service: April 12, 2026 (E, Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 4, 2026).
F 0804, nutrition and dietary: April 12, 2026 (D, Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 4, 2026).
F 0812, nutrition and dietary: April 12, 2026 (D, Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 4, 2026); March 12, 2026 (E, from a complaint, Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 3, 2026); March 21, 2024 (D, Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 10, 2024).
F 0814, nutrition and dietary: April 12, 2026 (D, Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 4, 2026).
F 0842, resident assessment and care planning: April 12, 2026 (D, Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 4, 2026).
F 0880, infection control: April 12, 2026 (E, Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 4, 2026); December 5, 2025 (D, from a complaint, Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected December 18, 2025); March 30, 2025 (D, Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 8, 2025); December 13, 2024 (D, from a complaint, Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected January 21, 2025).
F 0912, environmental: April 12, 2026 (B, Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 4, 2026); March 30, 2025 (B, Waiver has been granted, corrected April 8, 2025); March 21, 2024 (B, Waiver has been granted, corrected April 10, 2024).
F 0692, quality of life and care: March 12, 2026 (E, from a complaint, Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 3, 2026).
F 0806, nutrition and dietary: March 12, 2026 (D, from a complaint, Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 3, 2026).
F 0583, resident rights: January 26, 2026 (D, from a complaint, Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 11, 2026); March 30, 2025 (D, Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 8, 2025).
F 0550, resident rights: March 30, 2025 (D, Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 8, 2025); March 21, 2024 (D, Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 10, 2024).
F 0697, quality of life and care: March 30, 2025 (D, Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 8, 2025).
F 0558, resident rights: March 21, 2024 (D, Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 10, 2024).
F 0578, resident rights: March 21, 2024 (D, Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 10, 2024).
F 0755, pharmacy service: March 21, 2024 (E, Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected April 10, 2024).

LAKE BALBOA CARE CENTER in Care Compare

Ownership Type: For profit - Corporation
Legal Business Name: NIGHTFALL HEALTHCARE INC
Date First Approved to Provide Medicare and Medicaid Services: 1972-05-01
Provider Resides in Hospital: N
Continuing Care Retirement Community: N
Urban: Y
County/Parish: Los Angeles
Telephone Number: 8183430700
Chain Name: THE ENSIGN GROUP
Chain ID: 507
Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months: N
With a Resident and Family Council: Resident
Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas: Yes
Average Number of Residents per Day: 46.0
Overall Rating: 4
Health Inspection Rating: 3
QM Rating: 5
Short-Stay QM Rating: 5

Care Compare, October 1, 2026: provider information NH_ProviderInfo_Oct2026.csv · inspections NH_SurveySummary_Oct2026.csv · citations NH_HealthCitations_Oct2026.csv · ownership NH_Ownership_Oct2026.csv.

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