Vernon Healthcare Center is a nursing home community in Los Angeles, CA.
Information last verified:
1037 West Vernon Avenue, Los Angeles, CA 90037
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
2.7 from 38 reviews
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Overall Review of Vernon Healthcare Center
caveat6 reviews mention this
Call lights and phone access
Residents and families report delayed help and problems getting through when they call.
Several reviews describe trouble reaching staff, including help alarms not being answered promptly and nurses not responding to call lights. Others mention phone calls not connecting, staff hanging up, or lack of follow-through after concerns were raised. A recurring point in the negative feedback is that attention can feel inconsistent between shifts and circumstances, leaving families waiting for updates.
caveat6 reviews mention this
Cleanliness and strong odors
Multiple reviews mention cleanliness issues and unpleasant odors.
Some reviews say the facility smells strongly of urine and describe bathrooms and rooms with lingering odors. Others report the place is very dirty or that basic items like soap or toilet seat covers are missing. A more mixed review notes it smells clean when housekeeping is actively working, but the overall negative mentions focus on when cleanliness appears to slip.
caveat5 reviews mention this
Care coordination and medication
Residents’ families describe breakdowns in medical follow-up and medication handling.
Several reviews criticize medical outreach and consultation follow-up, especially for short-term transitions. Others raise concerns about medication safety and accountability, including a review describing missed understanding of what medications a patient had. There are also complaints about transfers happening with limited communication and missing belongings, along with concerns about social services and administrative transparency.
common3 reviews mention this
Physical therapy and rehab help
Reviews describe the rehabilitation experience as a key part of recovery.
A few reviews mention quality care during physical therapy and describe the rehabilitation department positively. Other feedback frames the stay as short-term recovery, with residents and families saying staff helped them during that period. While the reviews are mixed overall, rehab-related comments tend to be more encouraging than the broader complaints.
common6 reviews mention this
Nurses and CNAs can be caring
Many reviews praise nurses and CNAs for patience and supportive care.
Across multiple reviews, families and patients describe nurses and CNAs as caring, patient, and attentive to comfort needs. Several comments also highlight professionalism and timely handling of concerns, with specific mentions of staff members who were helpful and responsive during the stay. At the same time, other reviews call out rudeness and poor responsiveness, so the praise appears to be real but inconsistent.
How we summarize
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Features
Housing
99 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
Los Angeles International (8 miles away)
Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (14 miles away)
Long Beach (Daugherty) (15 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Hospitals
Kedren Community Health Center (1.5 miles)
Kaiser Permanente West Los Angeles Medical Center (5.3 miles)
LAC+USC Inpatient Tower (6.2 miles)
Martin Luther King Jr / Drew Medical Center (6.3 miles)
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99 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Los Angeles International (8 miles away)
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Safe neighborhood with nearby hospital access and pleasant garden surroundings.
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