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Pacifica Hospital Of The Valley in Sun Valley, CA

Pacifica Hospital Of The Valley is a nursing home community in Sun Valley, CA.

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Pacifica Hospital Of The Valley in Sun Valley, CA

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  • Building

    A parking lot filled with cars in front of a large commercial building with palm trees nearby.

  • Bedroom

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  • Trees

    A three-story apartment building with a parking lot and palm trees in front.

  • Television

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  • Waiting Area

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  • Healthcare

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9449 San Fernando Road, Sun Valley, CA 91352

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Overall Review of Pacifica Hospital Of The Valley

caveat 24 reviews mention this

Cleanliness problems come up often

Several reviewers describe the facility as dirty or unsanitary during their stay.

A recurring complaint is that the hospital does not feel clean, with mentions of unpleasant smells, dirty waiting areas, and visible grime in patient spaces. Some reviewers also describe unsanitary bathroom conditions and concerns about cleanliness between patients. Even when a few people praise individual staff, these cleanliness issues are still described as a consistent problem.

caveat 26 reviews mention this

Waiting and communication frustrate people

Many reviewers say they waited a long time or struggled to get clear answers.

Multiple reviews mention long delays in the emergency room and trouble getting updates or information. Some people describe having to wait hours for a doctor, discharge papers, or prescriptions, and a few report that staff did not explain test results or next steps. Several comments also raise concerns about phone access, calls being unanswered, and staff seeming disorganized.

caveat 28 reviews mention this

Mental health unit experiences split hard

Reviews about mental health care range from supportive to extremely negative.

Some reviewers describe the mental health setting as frightening or harmful, including accounts of neglect during crises, poor supervision, and being treated in ways they found dehumanizing. Others, however, describe the staff and doctors as kind and helpful for mental health needs, and say they received helpful discharge support. Because the accounts vary so widely, mental health experiences appear to be a major point of contention across reviews.

common 22 reviews mention this

Some nurses and doctors are praised

A number of reviewers highlight caring, professional staff—especially individual nurses.

A recurring positive theme is that some nurses and doctors show professionalism, responsiveness, and compassion, with several reviewers specifically naming people or thanking teams for emergency response. Some families also describe staff working hard after transfers to ICU or higher levels of care. While negative reviews exist as well, the strongest praise in the feedback consistently points to individual staff members who felt attentive.

common 2 reviews mention this

Dining and diet supports are offered

The community supports special dietary needs and offers meal planning for them.

Diet support shows up in the amenities and care services as meal preparation and service tailored to special dietary restrictions, including diabetes-related diet support. A small number of reviews also mention meals being provided, reinforcing that food service matters to residents and families. Overall, dietary support appears as a defined offering rather than just a side note.

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Features

Housing

  • 98 resident community capacity 98 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (3 miles away) Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (3 miles away)
  • Los Angeles International (21 miles away) Los Angeles International (21 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (3 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.8 miles)
  • Rite Aid (3.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (4 miles)

Parks

  • Playground (2.1 miles)
  • Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Park (6.1 miles)
  • Lake Balboa Park (7.1 miles)
  • Fryman Canyon Park (7.4 miles)
  • Coldwater Canyon Park (7.7 miles)
  • Encino Bike Path (8 miles)
  • O'Melveny Park (8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Kaiser Permanente Emergency (2.5 miles)
  • Tebi, Sina Dr - Providence Holy Cross Medical Center Diabetes Education (4.6 miles)
  • Veterans Administration (4.9 miles)
  • Rinaldi Convalescent Hospital (6.2 miles)
  • Olive View Ucla Medical Center (6.8 miles)
  • Providence St Joseph Medical Center (7 miles)

Restaurants

  • Wendy's (3.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.6 miles)
  • Wendy's (5.2 miles)
  • Porto's Bakery & Cafe (5.8 miles)
  • Taco Bell (5.9 miles)
  • Castaway (5.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Mid-Valley Comprehensive Health Center (3.8 miles)
  • Southern California Orthopedic Institute (4.9 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Immanuel Bible Church (3.9 miles)
  • St Michael & All Angels (7.2 miles)

Transportation

  • Baggage Claim (3.9 miles)
  • Burbank Airport Ride Share Pick Up (3.9 miles)
  • Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) (3.9 miles)
  • Terminal A (4 miles)
  • North Hollywood Metro Station (5.1 miles)
  • Van Nuys FlyAway Bus Terminal to LAX (5.4 miles)
  • Van Nuys Airport (VNY) (6.1 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (4.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.9 miles)
  • Starbucks (7.7 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Burbank 16 (6.3 miles)
  • Regal Sherman Oaks Galleria (7.2 miles)
  • Universal Cinema AMC at CityWalk Hollywood (7.6 miles)

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