Van Nuys Health Care Care is a nursing home community in Van Nuys, CA.
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6835 Hazeltine Ave, Van Nuys, CA 91405
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
4.7 from 26 reviews
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Overall Review of Van Nuys Health Care Care
common18 reviews mention this
Staff responsiveness and compassion
Residents and families consistently describe staff as caring, professional, and responsive.
Across the reviews, people mention staff members being kind, professional, and attentive to residents’ safety and comfort. Several reviewers also describe quick responsiveness when needs come up, along with regular updates from the nursing team. One reviewer also raises concerns about how care decisions were handled after benefits ended, which stands out against the broader experience of supportive care.
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Cleanliness is a frequent point
Cleanliness comes up repeatedly in both positive and negative reviews.
Many reviewers call the facility clean—some even say it is spotless or that they notice cleanliness right away. The negative outlier describes the facility as not clean and gives a low overall grade, which contrasts with the otherwise consistent cleanliness feedback.
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Rehabilitation therapies are delivered
Residents describe hands-on rehabilitation care, including therapies beyond basic support.
Several reviews focus on rehab progress and the day-to-day help aimed at recovery. One reviewer describes a structured I.V. antibiotic program and being kept comfortable, while others specifically mention physical therapy and occupational and speech therapies. Together, the feedback suggests therapy-based rehabilitation is a central part of the experience here.
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Food quality gets mixed feedback
Dining and meals draw both compliments and complaints.
Some reviewers say the food is good and that residents are fed well, with meal experiences mentioned alongside overall care. At the same time, at least one review describes meals they didn’t like, including a complaint about breakfast being soggy. Another review mentions restrictions and changes around the time of the stay, which may help explain why food feedback isn’t fully consistent.
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Activities help even nonparticipants
Even when residents don’t join in, families describe staff offering activity support.
Reviewers describe activities like bingo, memory games, karaoke, and dancing, including staff efforts to include residents who aren’t interested in participating. Another reviewer mentions staff bringing small comforts connected to activity time, like popcorn or movie nights. The common thread is that activity programming is present and staff try to adapt it to individual preferences.
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Small facility can be a tradeoff
Several reviews frame the facility’s small size as both reassuring and limiting.
More than one reviewer describes the building as small and managed closely, which some families find makes the environment feel supervised and attentive. One reviewer also calls out the small size in the context of unmet expectations, making the tradeoff clearer: a smaller setting may feel personal, but it may also magnify problems when communication or care decisions don’t go as hoped.
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Features
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Transportation
Burbank-Glendale-Pasadena (5 miles away)
Los Angeles International (18 miles away)
Nearby Places of Interest
This part of Van Nuys, California is a convenient and bustling neighborhood with various amenities nearby. It features multiple pharmacies including Walgreens and CVS, as well as healthcare providers such as Mid-Valley Comprehensive Health Center and Southern California Orthopedic Institute. The area also boasts easy access to hospitals like Kaiser Permanente Emergency and Providence St Joseph Medical Center. For entertainment and dining options, there are theaters like Regal Sherman Oaks Galleria, popular fast food chains like McDonald's and In-N-Out Burger, as well as cozy cafes like Starbucks. Additionally, there are several parks for outdoor recreation such as Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Park and Lake Balboa Park. Transportation is easily accessible with the Van Nuys FlyAway Bus Terminal to LAX nearby, along with other transportation hubs like North Hollywood Metro Station and Burbank Airport Ride Share Pick Up. Places of worship such as Immanuel Bible Church and St Michael & All Angels cater to spiritual needs in the community. Overall, this neighborhood offers a vibrant lifestyle with all the necessary conveniences for senior living.
Pharmacies
Walgreens (0.6 miles)
Walgreens (1.2 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.6 miles)
Rite Aid (2 miles)
Walgreens (2.6 miles)
Physicians
Mid-Valley Comprehensive Health Center (1 miles)
Southern California Orthopedic Institute (1.2 miles)
Hospitals
Kaiser Permanente Emergency (1.7 miles)
Veterans Administration (4.2 miles)
Tebi, Sina Dr - Providence Holy Cross Medical Center Diabetes Education (6 miles)
Rinaldi Convalescent Hospital (6.6 miles)
Providence St Joseph Medical Center (6.9 miles)
Restaurants
Wendy's (2 miles)
In-N-Out Burger (3 miles)
La Corona Mexican Grill (3.2 miles)
McDonald's (3.2 miles)
McDonald's (3.4 miles)
McDonald's (3.4 miles)
In-N-Out Burger (3.5 miles)
Parks
Playground (2.2 miles)
Van Nuys Sherman Oaks Park (2.4 miles)
Lake Balboa Park (3.5 miles)
Encino Bike Path (4.4 miles)
Coldwater Canyon Park (4.9 miles)
Fryman Canyon Park (5.1 miles)
Franklin Canyon Park (5.3 miles)
Transportation
Van Nuys FlyAway Bus Terminal to LAX (2.6 miles)
Van Nuys Airport (VNY) (3 miles)
North Hollywood Metro Station (4.1 miles)
Burbank Airport Ride Share Pick Up (4.9 miles)
Baggage Claim (5 miles)
Hollywood Burbank Airport (BUR) (5 miles)
Terminal A (5.1 miles)
Theaters
Regal Sherman Oaks Galleria (3.1 miles)
Universal Cinema AMC at CityWalk Hollywood (6.4 miles)
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