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THE Gardens of EL Monte
5044 Buffington RD EL Monte, CA 91732 (626) 443-1351
CCN
555903
Certified beds
53
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
THE Mandelbaum Family
Nurse staffing
4.86
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, case-mix adjusted
Registered nurses: 0.45 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover: 53% a year
Derived by CMS from the Payroll-Based Journal and refreshed quarterly.
Inspection history
Inspected April 10, 2026
10 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
B
F0912No actual harm with potential for minimal harm · Pattern
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 30, 2026
D
F0578No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 12, 2026
D
F0641No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 28, 2026
D
F0657No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 1, 2026
D
F0689No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 28, 2026
D
F0732No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 22, 2026
D
F0761No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 28, 2026
D
F0842No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 30, 2026
E
F0550No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 1, 2026
E
F0628No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 1, 2026
Inspected April 2, 2026
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0755No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 23, 2026
Inspected December 12, 2025
5 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0656No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 11, 2026
D
F0745No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 11, 2026
E
F0559No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 11, 2026
E
F0627No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 11, 2026
E
F0628No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 11, 2026
Inspected December 1, 2025
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0550No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 25, 2025
Inspected November 14, 2025
2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0604No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 11, 2025
D
F0742No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 11, 2025
Inspected November 6, 2025
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0656No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 6, 2025
Inspected March 16, 2025
12 citations · Health
B
F0912No actual harm with potential for minimal harm · Pattern
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Waiver has been granted · corrected April 7, 2025
D
F0558No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 7, 2025
D
F0641No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 7, 2025
D
F0658No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 7, 2025
D
F0693No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 7, 2025
D
F0842No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 7, 2025
E
F0578No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 7, 2025
E
F0684No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 7, 2025
E
F0695No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 7, 2025
E
F0698No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 7, 2025
E
F0755No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 7, 2025
E
F0812No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 7, 2025
Inspected December 23, 2024
3 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0580No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 10, 2025
D
F0684No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 10, 2025
D
F0842No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 10, 2025
Inspected August 5, 2024
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0842No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 30, 2024
Inspected June 17, 2024
2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0580No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 18, 2024
G
F0692Actual harm · Isolated
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 18, 2024
Inspected April 16, 2024
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0624No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 6, 2024
Inspected April 8, 2024
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0925No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 12, 2024
Inspected March 15, 2024
15 citations · Health
B
F0912No actual harm with potential for minimal harm · Pattern
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Waiver has been granted · corrected April 12, 2024
D
F0582No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 12, 2024
D
F0584No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 12, 2024
D
F0690No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 12, 2024
D
F0732No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 12, 2024
D
F0756No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 12, 2024
D
F0758No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 12, 2024
D
F0880No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 12, 2024
E
F0558No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 12, 2024
E
F0578No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 12, 2024
E
F0609No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 12, 2024
E
F0695No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 12, 2024
E
F0727No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 12, 2024
E
F0812No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 12, 2024
E
F0919No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 12, 2024
Inspected August 15, 2023
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0573No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 6, 2023
Inspected August 1, 2023
1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0689No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 28, 2023
Penalties
Date
Type
Amount
June 17, 2024
Payment Denial · 1 days
Ownership transfers
Effective
Seller
Buyer
01/01/2018
Sabu Enterprises INC
THE Gardens of EL Monte LLC
From the CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Change of Ownership dataset. A sale does not by itself say anything about care quality.