Mountain View Convalescent Hospital

    13333 Fenton Ave, Sylmar, CA 91342
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing
    3.3ยท63 reviews

    Caring staff, timely care, comfortable

    I spent four months here and felt genuinely cared for - the staff are professional, kind and compassionate, meds and injections were timely, PT/OT was excellent, and the facility is clean, comfortable and active with many social events, on-site dental and dietary accommodations. Management and social workers were responsive, they accept Medicaid/Section 8 and are conveniently near Olive View UCLA with dialysis support; I'm grateful to the team (special thanks to Janina and the night shift) for the peace of mind as I begin this new chapter.

    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

    3.30ยท(63)

    Overall rating

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

      3.1
    • Staff

      3.4
    • Meals

      3.2
    • Amenities

      2.7
    • Value

      2.5

    Pros

    • Skilled nursing and rehabilitation teams (physical and occupational therapy)
    • Compassionate and attentive nursing aides and select nurses
    • Clean, well-maintained interior and housekeeping presence
    • Active and varied social and recreational programming
    • Dietary accommodations including vegetarian and special-diet options
    • On-site dental and therapy services
    • Convenient location near Olive View UCLA Medical Center and dialysis access
    • Acceptance of Medicaid and affordable housing linkage (Section 8)
    • Supportive case management and proactive social-work services
    • Dedicated night-shift caregivers and certain department supervisors
    • Family-like atmosphere and welcoming common areas (patio)
    • Responsive therapy department with measurable rehabilitation successes

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels and shift-to-shift variability
    • Unreliable response to call systems and family phone contacts
    • Gaps in communication between case management, nursing, and families
    • Delays in basic personal-care tasks and bathing schedules
    • Variable quality and continuity of rehabilitation services
    • Inconsistent meal quality and meal-service continuity
    • Privacy and room-entry protocol lapses
    • Medication-management and timing inconsistencies
    • Sanitation and cleanliness inconsistencies between units
    • Weak accountability and supervision in certain departments
    • Allegations of missing personal items
    • Gaps in clinical monitoring and timely escalation of changes in condition

    Summary of reviews

    Mountain View Convalescent Hospital presents a mixed picture in reviewer accounts: the facility receives frequent praise for its clinical rehabilitation capabilities, certain compassionate caregivers, and an environment that many residents and families describe as clean and comfortable. Strengths commonly cited include active physical and occupational therapy programs, on-site dental services, dietary flexibility for special needs, engaging social activities, and a convenient location near a major medical center that supports dialysis commutes. Reviewers also value Medicaid acceptance and connections to affordable housing programs.

    Care quality is uneven. Numerous reviewers commended skilled therapists and specific nurses and aides who provided attentive, timely care that enabled successful rehabilitations and discharges. Simultaneously, there are recurrent concerns about inconsistent clinical oversight: delays in routine assessments or lab follow-up, variability in medication timing, and instances where care response was slow. These patterns suggest that clinical performance may depend heavily on staffing on a given shift or the involvement of particular supervisors or clinicians.

    Staffing and conduct show a dichotomy. Many families emphasize kind, compassionate staff members, effective case managers, and dedicated night-shift caregivers who bring peace of mind. At the same time reviewers describe understaffing, staff appearing distracted or rushed, inconsistent professionalism, and supervision gaps in certain units. These operational pressures appear to contribute to missed or delayed responses to call systems, unanswered family phone calls and voicemails, and inconsistent communication about clinical progress and discharge planning.

    Dining, activities, and facilities are generally viewed positively with notable strengths: the facility is described as clean, comfortable, and socially active, with a range of daily activities and communal spaces that residents enjoy. The kitchen is credited with accommodating dietary restrictions and providing vegetarian substitutions, though some reviewers note variability in food quality and meal consistency.

    Management and accountability are mixed. Positive references include helpful admissions and subโ€‘acute leaders who guided families through discharge and medication instructions. However, recurring themes include poor interdepartmental communication, unreturned emails and calls, and inconsistent case-management messages. There is at least one reviewer claim invoking a licensing concern and several allegations about missing personal items; such serious claims warrant direct inquiry during any evaluation and follow-up with administration for documentation.

    For prospective residents and families: the facility demonstrates clear strengths in rehabilitation services, engaged therapy staff, and a community-oriented environment, but it also exhibits operational weaknesses tied to staffing variability, communication systems, and consistency of routine care tasks. When touring or evaluating placement, consider asking for current staffing ratios, examples of how call-response times are measured and addressed, protocols for medication administration and privacy/room-entry, procedures for documenting and resolving missing items, and how case managers coordinate interdisciplinary updates. These targeted questions can help determine whether the facilityโ€™s strengths align with an individualโ€™s care priorities and risk profile.

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    Medicare Ratings

    2ยท/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

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

    Location

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    Mountain View Convalescent Hospital is located at 13333 Fenton Ave, Sylmar, CA, 91342.

    About Mountain View Convalescent Hospital

    Mountain View Convalescent Hospital gives care to adults who need skilled nursing, rehab after surgery or illness, and help with daily activities, and the staff knows just how important simple comforts are, so they've got fully furnished rooms with private bathrooms, air conditioning, cable, phones, and Wi-Fi, and the place always feels bright because of the renovated living quarters and welcoming waiting rooms, plus there's a family-friendly atmosphere so visitors come every day of the week. The hospital has 114 beds, with 90 beds for regular nursing care and 24 more in a special sub-acute care unit for folks who need a lot of help with breathing, including ventilator support, tracheostomy care, and other respiratory therapies, so there's always somebody checking in to make sure patients are safe, with a 24-hour call system and round-the-clock supervision. The short-term rehabilitation unit has richly furnished rooms and the courtyards are beautiful-lots of gardens and a spot for resident gardening, and even an aviary, and you can always see people out there walking or just sitting. The care team, which includes doctors, social workers, on-site case managers, registered nurses, dietitians, and audiologists, all work together to make personal care plans because no two people need exactly the same thing, and whether someone's healing after a hospital stay or living with progressive memory loss, they try to match services and support to each person's needs. There's help for all the basics-bathing, dressing, medication, and transfers-and if someone needs special equipment to regain skills, it's all on hand, because therapy is a big part of what they do. Their rehabilitation staff handles physical therapy, focused on lower body strength and balance-so people can walk more safely-along with occupational therapy for improving movement and hand strength, and speech therapy for those with trouble talking or swallowing. The sub-acute unit is for advanced cases, with special care and respiratory equipment for patients who need more than regular nursing care, and they're well set up with complex wound care and experienced nurses who know what to look for. For folks with dementia or memory challenges, the staff offers a program tailored to each stage, with lots of emotional support mixed in. Beyond medical stuff, Mountain View Convalescent Hospital tries to keep things lively, so there are activities, a fitness room, a computer center, a library, and group fun, plus there's a specialty chef and planned outings, and if anyone needs a ride-to appointments or for other reasons-the hospital arranges transportation through the community. Above all, the caregivers aim to make the place feel inviting, which isn't always easy in a hospital, but with the landscaped grounds, garden area, and caring staff, the feeling is more of comfort and steady support, so families and residents know there's help at any hour of the day or night.

    People often ask...

    Mountain View Convalescent Hospital offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    The full address for this community is 13333 Fenton Ave, Sylmar, CA 91342.

    No, Mountain View Convalescent Hospital 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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