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Veterans Home of California - West los Angeles

11500 Nimitz Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90049

3 out of 5 in Medicare’s overall rating

Summary

Veterans Home of California - West los Angeles is a nursing home in Los Angeles, California, in Los Angeles County. According to Medicare (CMS), it has 312 certified beds and it cares for an average of 143 residents a day. It has been certified by Medicare and Medicaid since 2019. It is a public (government-owned) home. It reported to Medicare that it has a unit for people with Alzheimer’s or other dementias (60 beds). The closest hospital with an emergency room is Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at Ucla, about 2.7 miles away in a straight line.

What it offers

Alzheimer's and dementia unit or beds
Yes, 60 beds
Resident council
Yes, residents have an organized council
Residents counted on a certification survey date
146 (43 on Medicaid), on December 6, 2024
Owner (organization)
Department of Veterans Affairs of the State of California (100%)

Public data from CMS — Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Form 671), 2nd quarter of 2026, CMS — Nursing Homes: Provider Information, CMS — Ownership, September 30, 2026. Confirm the details when you call.

Medicare ratings

Medicare (CMS) rates certified nursing homes from 1 to 5 stars. Veterans Home of California - West los Angeles has 3 out of 5 in the overall rating.

Overall
3/5
Health inspections
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality measures
4/5
Long-stay residents
4/5
Short-stay residents (rehab)
Not rated

Star ratings are a useful reference, not a final verdict: it’s best to visit, meet the staff and ask your questions. Source: CMS, September 1, 2026.

Key facts

Certified beds312
Residents per day (average)143
Nursing hours per resident per day5.8
Ownership
Government (state)
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident or family council
Resident council
Certified since
November 21, 2019
CMS certification number (CCN)
555917

What certification means. A certified nursing home meets the federal requirements of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to receive payments from Medicare, as a skilled nursing facility, or from Medicaid, as a nursing facility. Federal rules require it to have enough nursing staff 24 hours a day, and the state agency inspects it without advance notice. Medicare covers only short stays for skilled care (nursing or therapy), usually after an inpatient hospital stay of at least 3 days, for up to 100 days per benefit period. For long stays, ask whether your family member qualifies for Medicaid.

Source: CMS — Nursing Homes (certification); 42 CFR §483.35 (text via LII/Cornell); Medicare.gov — Skilled nursing facility care.

Services and features

Veterans Home of California - West los Angeles hasn’t shared information about its services, prices, languages or availability yet. When you call, ask who they serve, what the rate includes, whether any staff speak Spanish and whether they have an opening now. Use our checklist.

Questions to ask when you call

Marisol’s tip: a ten-minute call clears up a lot. Keep these questions handy and write down the answers so you can compare with other places.

  1. Do you have a bed available now, and for what kind of stay: rehab after the hospital or long-term care?
  2. Do you accept Medicaid from admission, or only after a period of private pay? Do you take my relative’s Medicare plan?
  3. Is there staff who speaks Spanish on every shift, including nights?
  4. What therapies do you offer (physical, occupational, speech), and how many days a week?
  5. How do you keep the family informed, and when is the care plan meeting?
  6. What are the visiting hours, and can several family members visit at once?

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Location and what’s nearby

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Address
11500 Nimitz Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90049Los Angeles County
Closest hospital with an emergency room
Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at Ucla150 Medical Plaza-Rm-4230c, Los Angeles · 2.7 miles in a straight line · source: CMS Hospital General Information

Ask which hospital they send residents to and who goes with them.

Medicare inspections

Like every certified nursing home, Veterans Home of California - West los Angeles gets regular inspections that the state carries out on Medicare’s behalf. We show you the public summary so you have the full picture. Each place can tell you how it works and what improvements it has made: it’s a good conversation to have during your visit.

Last standard inspection
December 12, 2025 · 11 deficiencies cited
Fines (last 3 years)
None on record

See the full reports on Medicare Care Compare. Source: CMS, September 1, 2026. Do you run this nursing home? Add your information so families can learn about your work.

Who to call in California

Long-Term Care Ombudsman
California Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (California Department of Aging). A free, confidential service that advises residents and families of nursing homes and assisted living and helps resolve concerns with the facility.(800) 231-4024 · Official website
Free Medicare counseling (SHIP)
Health Insurance Counseling and Advocacy Program (HICAP) – California Department of Aging. They explain what Medicare covers and how to compare plans, without selling insurance.(800) 434-0222 · Official website
Medicaid (Medi-Cal)
California Department of Health Care Services (DHCS). Long-term care programs: In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS), Multipurpose Senior Services Program (MSSP), Community-Based Adult Services (CBAS).(800) 541-5555 · Official website
Licensing and inspections
California Department of Public Health (CDPH) – Center for Health Care Quality, Licensing and Certification.Look up a license
Services for older adults
California Department of Aging – Area Agencies on Aging (AAA).(800) 510-2020 · Official website
Eldercare Locator (nationwide)
A free national line that connects you with your local Area Agency on Aging.(800) 677-1116 · Official website

Contact information checked against official sources on October 15, 2026. These are free public services; hogaresparamayores.com is not affiliated with them.

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Frequently asked questions

Does Veterans Home of California - West los Angeles accept Medicaid?
It is certified by Medicaid, according to CMS. That doesn’t guarantee an open Medicaid bed: ask when you call (424) 832-8200.
Where is Veterans Home of California - West los Angeles located?
At 11500 Nimitz Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90049 (Los Angeles County).
What is Veterans Home of California - West los Angeles’s Medicare rating?
3 out of 5 stars in CMS’s overall rating, 2 for health inspections and 5 for staffing.
What hospital is near Veterans Home of California - West los Angeles?
The closest hospital with emergency services, according to CMS, is Resnick Neuropsychiatric Hospital at Ucla, 2.7 miles away in a straight line.
How much does Veterans Home of California - West los Angeles cost?
The facility hasn’t shared its prices with us. Cost depends on the type of room and the care needed. See typical costs.

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