Maclay Healthcare Center

    12831 Maclay St, Sylmar, CA 91342
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Excellent care and spotless facility

    I had a very positive experience here. The staff were consistently friendly, attentive and professional-nurses, CNAs and administration went the extra mile with thorough intake, personalized care and successful rehab. The facility is spotless, bright and spacious with private rooms, a lovely lawn/view, engaging activities, good meals and service-dog accommodation. I would recommend this place and would return for surgery.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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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

    Reviews

    3.88·(68)

    Overall rating

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

      3.4
    • Staff

      3.7
    • Meals

      3.0
    • Amenities

      3.8
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
    • Supportive, engaged certified nursing assistants
    • Effective rehabilitation and therapy services
    • Thorough intake and individualized care planning
    • Clean, bright, well-maintained public areas
    • Private, comfortable room options
    • Engaging activities program and accessible outdoor grounds
    • Ability to accommodate dietary modifications
    • Diligent night-shift nursing
    • Knowledgeable clinical leadership and administration
    • Welcoming admissions and reception staff
    • On-time medication administration in many cases

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels across shifts
    • Delays in responding to resident calls and requests
    • Medication-administration errors and inconsistencies
    • Gaps in family communication and social-services coordination
    • Incontinence-care delays and inconsistent hygiene scheduling
    • Variable wound and pressure-injury management
    • Personal-property security and inventory-control weaknesses
    • Fall-prevention and transfer-safety process gaps
    • Inconsistent dining quality and dietary management
    • Aging infrastructure and uneven maintenance responsiveness
    • Limited separation of care populations (short-term, dementia, long-term)
    • Administrative process complexity for discharge and appeals

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews portray a facility with both substantive strengths and notable operational challenges. Positively, many families and residents describe compassionate, attentive nursing and CNA care—several named individual staff members as especially helpful—and a therapy program that supports successful short-term rehabilitation. The building and common areas are frequently described as clean, bright, and welcoming, with private-room options, outdoor grounds, and an activities program that contributes to residents' well-being. Reviewers also cited clear intake planning and the ability to make dietary accommodations for some residents.

    However, there is a consistent pattern of variability in care quality and responsiveness. Staffing levels appear uneven across shifts: night staff are often described as diligent while day-shift coverage and follow-through are characterized as inconsistent. Families identified delays in responding to call bells and requests, slow clinical response times in some cases, and long hold times on phone lines. Clinical safety concerns include medication-administration problems (delays, crushing pills, and occasional wrong or missed medications), gaps in wound and pressure-injury care, fall-related incidents, and equipment-management errors. Several accounts also raise serious claims about missing personal items and cash, constituting an allegation that points to weaknesses in property-security and inventory processes.

    Dining and nutrition experience is mixed. Some reviewers praised the meals and the facility’s willingness to accommodate dietary needs, while others described inconsistent food quality and dietary management that could adversely affect residents with specific conditions. Activities staff and programs are generally seen as a strength, helping residents remain engaged and providing a positive social environment.

    Facility maintenance and administration show a split picture. Many reviewers appreciate a welcoming admissions process, visible clinical leadership, and a generally clean, well-kept environment. At the same time, the physical plant is described as older in parts, with intermittent maintenance follow-through, weak internet/entertainment amenities, and uneven responsiveness from maintenance staff. Administrative processes—communication from management, coordination with social services, and difficulty navigating discharge or removal procedures—were frequently described as frustrating by families.

    Notable patterns for prospective residents and families: evaluate current staffing ratios and shift coverage, clarify medication administration and property-inventory procedures, ask about fall-prevention and wound-care protocols, and confirm how dietary restrictions are managed. While many families praised specific caregivers and the rehabilitation outcomes, variability in responsiveness and some serious operational concerns mean an active family advocate and clear communication plan are advisable when choosing this facility.

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    Medicare Ratings

    2·/ 5
    Cited by CMS for abuse, or potential for abuse, on its most recent survey cycle.
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

    Map showing location of Maclay Healthcare Center

    Maclay Healthcare Center is located at 12831 Maclay St, Sylmar, CA, 91342.

    About Maclay Healthcare Center

    Maclay Healthcare Center offers a variety of services and amenities for residents, and you'll see that it has thoughtful features like a reading room, garden areas where folks can sit outside, and rooms set up for games or spending time together, which might be helpful for socializing or just having a change of scenery. The center also has a barber or salon on site, a hot tub, a sauna or wellness room, and holds regular community night events, movie entertainment, and planned activities like music and art projects, plus exercise programs that help people stay active in simple ways. There's transportation coordination for trips out to doctor visits, nearby shopping, or churches, so families don't have to worry about getting their loved one to important appointments. Wellness schedules include music therapy, pet therapy, tabletop games, and even outdoor trips, which give some variety in the week, and for those worried about meals, there are three home-cooked dishes each day with dietary needs managed for residents living with conditions like diabetes or high blood pressure. Residents receive help with daily living activities such as showering, dressing, grooming, and bathing, and trained caregivers are on duty at all times. The center has a security system and protected living areas to prevent wandering, which is important for those dealing with memory problems. There are both semi-private and private rooms, and the community has a licensed capacity of 141 beds, so it's a mid-sized place. Maclay Healthcare Center offers Alzheimer's and Memory Care programs with special activities just for those needs, and there's 24/7 RN coverage for medical support, with wound care, IV TPN and therapy services provided as needed. The staff work under a servant leadership approach, aiming to help people feel stable, fulfilled, and well cared for. Monthly outings and daily planned activities try to keep life interesting and engaging. Virtual tours are available for anyone wanting to see what the facility is like before visiting in person.

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    Maclay Healthcare Center offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

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    The full address for this community is 12831 Maclay St, Sylmar, CA 91342.

    No, Maclay Healthcare Center does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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