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Gardena Convalescent Center
14819 S. Vermont, Gardena, CA 90247
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Gardena Convalescent Center is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Gardena, California, certified for 74 beds and caring for about 60 residents a day.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the California median; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 50 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (11, 25, 14 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 67.6 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 25.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Los Angeles Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 50 | 61 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 67.6 | 69.1 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.2 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 25.4% | 34.4% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $12,831 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (369 in the county, 1165 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: California average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 13 Mar 2026, 24 Jan 2025.
Severity mix: D ×40 E ×8 F ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 May 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Jun 2026 |
| 13 Mar 2026 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | F | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2026 |
| 13 Mar 2026 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2026 |
| 13 Mar 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2026 |
| 13 Mar 2026 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2026 |
| 13 Mar 2026 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2026 |
| 13 Mar 2026 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | D | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2026 |
| 13 Mar 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2026 |
| 13 Mar 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2026 |
| 13 Mar 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2026 |
| 13 Mar 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 3 Apr 2026 |
| 9 Jul 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Jul 2025 |
| 27 Mar 2025 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2025 |
| 29 Jan 2025 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Feb 2025 |
| 29 Jan 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Feb 2025 |
| 29 Jan 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | F | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0555 | Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0636 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0790 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2025 |
| 24 Jan 2025 | F0808 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | D | Standard survey | 23 Feb 2025 |
| 10 Apr 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 May 2024 |
| 28 Feb 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Mar 2024 |
| 25 Jan 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 11 Feb 2024 |
| 12 Jan 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Feb 2024 |
| 26 Dec 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Jan 2024 |
| 26 Dec 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Jan 2024 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 25.4%, RNs 20.0%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | California median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 15.6% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.7% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.6% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 11.6% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.2% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 9.0% | 9.1% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: B & E Convalescent Center Inc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clear Advantage Consulting, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/02/2018 |
| College Health Enterprises, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2003 |
| Clear Advantage Consulting, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/11/2025 |
| College Health Enterprises, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/11/2025 |
| Hansen Hunter LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| LTC Investors G, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/07/2006 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Los Angeles County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alcott Rehabilitation Hospital | Los Angeles | 121 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 42 | 34.7 | $9K | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Alden Terrace Convalescent Hospital | Los Angeles | 210 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 35 | 16.7 | — | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Angels Nursing Health Center | Los Angeles | 49 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 37 | 75.5 | $72K | 11 Jun 2026 |
| Ararat Post Acute | Glendale | 28 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 30 | 107.1 | $42K | 23 Jan 2026 |
| Atherton Baptist Home | Alhambra | 113 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 28 | 24.8 | — | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Atlantic Memorial Healthcare Center | Long Beach | 104 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 25 | 24.0 | — | 16 Jun 2026 |
| Beachside Post Acute | Torrance | 110 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 31 | 28.2 | — | 19 Dec 2025 |
| Beacon Healthcare Center | West Covina | 54 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 32 | 59.3 | — | 14 May 2026 |
All 369 facilities in Los Angeles County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Gardena Convalescent Center been cited for?
50 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has Gardena Convalescent Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Gardena Convalescent Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.2 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Gardena Convalescent Center?
Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Clear Advantage Consulting, LLC and College Health Enterprises, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Gardena Convalescent Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 29 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 13 Mar 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.