West Hills Health & Rehab Center

    7940 Topanga Canyon Boulevard, Canoga Park, CA, 91304
    2.6 · 9 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    2.0

    Mixed care understaffed avoid post-surgery

    I had a mixed experience. Some CNAs, therapists and activities (outings, bingo, sunny common areas) were wonderful and a few rooms were immaculate, but care varied wildly - some staff were attentive while others seemed neglectful. The place felt understaffed and mismanaged: meds weren't on schedule, post-surgical care was poor, bathroom access was blocked, rooms/ hallways had strong urine/feces and smoke odors, and food was bad and late. We had to constantly advocate, moved my mom to a better room after complaining, and I would not recommend it for post-surgical or high-need patients.

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    2.56 · 9 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
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    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      2.3
    • Staff

      3.1
    • Meals

      1.3
    • Amenities

      3.3
    • Value

      2.6

    Pros

    • Friendly and caring CNA/staff reported by multiple reviewers
    • Attentive and professional staff in some cases
    • Helpful, hardworking therapists
    • Notable therapy progress for some residents
    • Activities and outings (bingo, music, movies) available
    • Some rooms reported as clean and immaculate
    • Sunny rooms/natural light in parts of the facility
    • Meals and medications provided for some residents
    • Proximity to family/home
    • Staff who answer questions and communicate well (in some instances)

    Cons

    • Understaffed, leading to unsafe care
    • Inconsistent and mismanaged care quality
    • Poor post-surgical care; not recommended for post-op recovery
    • Medications not always given on schedule/inconsistently
    • Neglect and hygiene issues (residents left in bed, family providing hygiene)
    • Strong urine/feces odors and dirty rooms reported
    • Bed sores and injuries not reported to family
    • Limited or ineffective therapy for some residents
    • Improper transfers causing injury
    • Bathroom access blocked or made difficult by railings
    • Strong hallway odors and poor indoor air quality (smoke near door)
    • Food quality poor; meals not served timely in some reports
    • Doctors unresponsive and poor medical communication
    • Facility often unreachable by phone
    • Language barriers and poor English communication from some staff
    • Perceived bias toward Hispanic patients and lack of language accommodation
    • Mixed cleanliness across rooms and areas
    • Some charge nurses and staff described as uncaring or less attentive

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is mixed and highly variable: some families and residents report excellent care, clean rooms, strong therapy results, engaging activities, and friendly staff, while others describe serious problems including neglect, hygiene issues, poor post-surgical outcomes, and mismanagement. The most consistent pattern is variability — individuals report both extremes ("phenomenal care" vs "lousy care") which suggests uneven staffing, supervision, or shifts in management and personnel over time.

    Care quality and clinical concerns: Several reviewers explicitly advise against using this facility for post-surgical recovery, citing poor post-op care, medications not being given on schedule, limited or ineffective rehab for some patients, and reports of improper transfers. Serious safety issues are raised: bed sores, injuries that were not reported to families, and neglect (residents left in bed most of the day, family forced to manage personal hygiene) appear in multiple accounts. Conversely, other reviewers praised the therapy staff for producing measurable progress and described 'amazing therapy' and 'helpful therapists.' This contrast points to inconsistent therapy outcomes — some residents benefit from strong rehab programs while others do not receive adequate or timely therapeutic attention.

    Staffing, management, and communication: Understaffing and apparent mismanagement are prominent themes tied to many of the negative reports: not enough staff to give safe care, inability to get assistance to the restroom, and slow or missing medication administration. Reviewers also report poor communication: doctors described as unresponsive, the facility sometimes unreachable by phone, and families not informed of injuries. At the same time, multiple reviews highlight individual staff strengths — friendly CNAs, warm and professional personnel, and staff who answer questions — indicating that many frontline caregivers are conscientious but may be overwhelmed or unsupported. Some reviewers singled out particular supervisors (for example, a charge nurse) as less caring, which suggests variability in leadership and team dynamics.

    Cleanliness, environment, and safety: Several reviewers report serious cleanliness problems: rooms with strong urine/feces smells, urine on floors, and overall dirty conditions. Hallway and room odors are noted repeatedly, alongside a report of smoke near the door and poor indoor air quality. However, other reviewers describe immaculate rooms and a pleasant dining area. This inconsistency again suggests that standards of housekeeping or oversight vary across wings, rooms, or shifts. Specific safety/physical environment concerns include bathroom access blocked by railings and reports of improper transfers that may have caused injuries.

    Dining, activities, and facilities: Food quality is a polarized topic: many reviewers describe the food as terrible, horrific, or not served timely, while others mention a fabulous dining area and positive social outings. Activity programming receives positive mentions — bingo, music, movies, and outings were appreciated by some residents and families. Grounds and common areas are described as OK to pleasant in certain accounts, with sunny windows and good natural light noted in some rooms.

    Cultural and language issues: Several reviews raise concerns about language barriers and perceived bias — poor English-speaking staff, inadequate accommodation for non-English speakers, and an alleged bias toward Hispanic patients. These reports indicate potential problems with cultural competence and communication for families who do not share the predominant language of staff.

    Net assessment and guidance for prospective families: The overall picture is one of inconsistency. The facility can and does provide excellent, attentive care for some residents — particularly when therapy staff and certain caregivers are involved — but there are enough reports of understaffing, neglect, safety lapses, cleanliness problems, and poor clinical oversight that prospective residents (especially those needing post-surgical care or intensive medical supervision) should proceed with caution. Families considering this facility should: (1) ask specifically about nurse-to-resident ratios and staffing levels during the prospective resident's expected shift times, (2) observe cleanliness and odors at different times of day, (3) request details on medication administration schedules, transfer protocols, and therapy plans, (4) inquire about language accommodations and cultural competence if relevant, and (5) check who will be the charge nurse and how communication and incident reporting to families is handled. The mixed reviews highlight that outcomes here appear highly dependent on staffing, unit assignment, and which specific caregivers or therapists are assigned to a resident.

    Location

    Map showing location of West Hills Health & Rehab Center

    About West Hills Health & Rehab Center

    West Hills Health & Rehab Center sits on Topanga Canyon Boulevard in Canoga Park, CA, right near the 118 Simi Valley Freeway and the 101 Ventura Freeway, and you'll find the front lobby with a sitting area, a gated facility for safety, and a parking lot for visitors, plus there's an outside garden where residents can spend time. The nursing home has 145 certified beds and most days about 142 people live there, so it stays almost full, and it's seen as a continuing care facility offering rehabilitation, restorative care, transitional care, and support for those who need either short-term help or long-term assisted living and nursing care. The center takes admissions any time of day and has respite stay, hospice care, comfort care, and wound care, and you can expect physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, and therapeutic rehab services all under one roof, with 24-hour licensed nursing care available, plus they help with discharge planning if someone's ready to go home.

    West Hills has a nurse turnover rate of 20.6%, lower than the state average, but their nurse staffing level averages out at 3.71 nurse hours per resident each day, which falls below the state average of 4.5. The team there can talk with you in many languages, including Hebrew, Italian, Mandarin, Japanese, Tagalog, English, Spanish, French, German, and Farsi. Residents get activities and entertainment, phone and cable service, internet access through an internet cafe, guest dining options, and salon services. They also offer tours for families to get a sense of life at the center and to meet both the staff and residents.

    The facility is owned by a for-profit corporation and connected to Longwood Management Corporation. In 2013, the business was named Business of the Year and it's talked about as a leader in healthcare services in the area and known for aiming for excellence and personalized care, though records show it's not without its challenges. There've been 100 total deficiencies recorded from inspections, including 10 related to infections, and recent complaints led to deficiency findings in April 2025. Some specific deficiencies include failing to provide enough food or fluids (F0692) and not providing timely, quality laboratory services (F0770), which regulators said didn't cause actual harm but had the potential for more than minimal harm. Despite these issues, West Hills Health & Rehab Center does have a dedicated staff and offers a range of healthcare and support services for older adults and those needing rehabilitation in the Canoga Park area.

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