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Lake Balboa Care Center in Van Nuys, CA

Lake Balboa Care Center is a nursing home community in Van Nuys, CA.

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Lake Balboa Care Center in Van Nuys, CA

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  • Interior

    A therapy room with massage tables and medical equipment ready for use.

  • Building

    A view of a building surrounded by greenery and a paved parking area.

  • Trees

    A sunny day on a tree-lined sidewalk with cars parked along the street.

  • Dining

    A beautifully set dining table with red accents against a cream-colored wall, featuring decorative artwork.

  • Landscaping

    Entrance of Lake Balboa Cafe Center, showcasing the welcoming exterior and clear signage.

  • Kitchen

    A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets and stainless steel appliances.

  • Artwork

    A spacious interior view of a kitchen area featuring wooden flooring and artwork on the wall.

  • Outdoor

    A view of the outdoor patio from behind a sliding glass door, showcasing sunlight and greenery.

  • Patio

    A serene outdoor patio with a fountain, seating area, and lush greenery.

  • Park

    A peaceful view of a sports field surrounded by trees, illuminated by the morning sun.

  • Rehabilitation

    A well-organized physical therapy clinic room with various medical equipment and wheelchairs.

  • Wheelchair

    A hospital corridor with wheelchairs lined against the wall.

16955 Vanowen Street, Van Nuys, CA 91406

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4.4 from 105 reviews
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Overall Review of Lake Balboa Care Center

common 41 reviews mention this

Care team is consistently praised

Residents and families frequently describe attentive, compassionate care from nursing, CNAs, and therapists.

Across many reviews, families highlight nurses and CNAs as responsive and caring, often mentioning quick help when needs came up. Several reviewers also describe staff professionalism and patience, including during rehabilitation and recovery. A few reviews are sharply negative about care quality, but the more common feedback is that residents feel respected and supported throughout the stay.

differentiator 24 reviews mention this

Therapy supports rehab progress

Physical and occupational therapy is a major focus in reviews about recovery and day-to-day improvement.

Many residents and families describe strong physical and occupational therapy, often tying it to functional gains during short-term rehab. Several reviews also mention speech therapy alongside PT/OT, describing structured sessions throughout the day. The community’s care services also center on skilled nursing and assistance with activities of daily living, which aligns with the way reviewers talk about coordinated rehabilitation support.

common 28 reviews mention this

Facility cleanliness comes up often

Multiple reviewers call out the facility’s cleanliness and upkeep.

A large share of reviews mention that the building is very clean, well-maintained, and spotless. Visitors and residents also describe cleanliness as part of what makes the place feel comfortable and well-run. There are a couple of negative reviews that describe cleanliness problems, but the most repeated theme is that the environment is kept tidy.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Food quality is mixed

Dining experiences range from tasty and varied to frequent complaints about what is served.

Some reviewers praise meals as tasty, varied, and aligned with dietary needs, including diabetic and special diet support. Others report problems with meal consistency and availability, describing wrong meals, missing items, or food that didn’t meet expectations. The dining feedback is therefore split between positive impressions and recurring kitchen-related frustration.

  • A beautifully set dining table with red accents against a cream-colored wall, featuring decorative artwork.
  • Two elderly women enjoying a meal together in a cozy setting.
caveat 7 reviews mention this

Medication management is a focal point

Medication management is mentioned both as well organized and as a concern.

Several reviews say medication management is organized and handled on schedule, with nurses monitoring meds as part of day-to-day care. At the same time, a smaller set of reviews raise serious concerns about missed or mishandled medications. Taken together, residents and families appear divided on how reliably medication needs are met.

common 3 reviews mention this

Outdoor space helps visitors unwind

Reviewers mention outdoor areas that provide a calmer setting for visits.

Some reviewers describe a courtyard or outdoor patio area as a welcome respite, including for visiting with family. Families also mention enjoying more comfortable spaces beyond the main room environment. This matches the community’s emphasis on outdoor space as a part of the overall setting.

  • A peaceful view of a sports field surrounded by trees, illuminated by the morning sun.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes are displayed.

Features

Housing

  • 50 resident community capacity 50 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (8 miles away) Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (8 miles away)
  • Los Angeles International (18 miles away) Los Angeles International (18 miles away)

Care Services

  • 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
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (0.1 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (0.5 miles)
  • La Corona Mexican Grill (0.7 miles)
  • McDonald's (2 miles)
  • Vinh Loi Tofu (2.1 miles)
  • Uncle Bernie's Deli (2.3 miles)
  • Chili's Grill & Bar (2.4 miles)

Parks

  • Lake Balboa Park (0.6 miles)
  • Encino Bike Path (1.1 miles)
  • Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Park (4.2 miles)
  • Serrania Park (5.4 miles)
  • Playground (5.5 miles)
  • Parthenia Park (6 miles)
  • Shadow Ranch Park (6.7 miles)

Transportation

  • Van Nuys Airport (VNY) (0.8 miles)
  • Van Nuys FlyAway Bus Terminal to LAX (1.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1 miles)
  • Starbucks (3.9 miles)
  • Winnetka Bowl (3.9 miles)
  • Porto's Bakery & Cafe (4.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (5 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • Valley Drug & Compounding (2.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Southern California Orthopedic Institute (2.3 miles)
  • Mid-Valley Comprehensive Health Center (3.2 miles)
  • UCLA Health Woodland Hills (5.8 miles)

Theaters

  • Regal Sherman Oaks Galleria (3.4 miles)

Hospitals

  • Veterans Administration (3.7 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Emergency (4.5 miles)
  • Rinaldi Convalescent Hospital (5.9 miles)
  • Tebi, Sina Dr - Providence Holy Cross Medical Center Diabetes Education (6.4 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Immanuel Bible Church (4 miles)
  • St Michael & All Angels (6.6 miles)

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