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The Rowland
330 W. Rowland Street, Covina, CA 91723
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.
The Rowland is a For-profit, corporation nursing home in Covina, California, certified for 126 beds and caring for about 111 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the California median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 3 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 69 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (21, 21, 27 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 54.8 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 51.1.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $30K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the California median of 4.2; nursing staff turnover is 14.0%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Los Angeles Co. median | California median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 69 | 61 | 44 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 54.8 | 69.1 | 51.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 4.3 | 4.2 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 14.0% | 34.4% | 36.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $30,421 | $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: 16 May 2025, 10 Jun 2024.
Severity mix: K ×2 D ×40 E ×25 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Complaint investigation | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Complaint investigation | 27 Apr 2026 |
| 23 Apr 2026 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Apr 2026 |
| 16 May 2025 | F0694 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 19 May 2025 |
| 16 May 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 23 May 2025 |
| 16 May 2025 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | E | Standard survey | 19 May 2025 |
| 16 May 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 17 May 2025 |
| 16 May 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 17 May 2025 |
| 16 May 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. | E | Standard survey | 17 May 2025 |
| 16 May 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 9 Jun 2025 |
| 16 May 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 16 May 2025 |
| 16 May 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 4 Jun 2025 |
| 16 May 2025 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 20 May 2025 |
| 16 May 2025 | F0578 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jun 2025 |
| 16 May 2025 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2025 |
| 16 May 2025 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 23 May 2025 |
| 16 May 2025 | F0691 | Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 23 May 2025 |
| 16 May 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. | D | Standard survey | 29 May 2025 |
| 16 May 2025 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Standard survey | 23 May 2025 |
| 18 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Oct 2024 |
| 10 Jun 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | K | Standard survey | 10 Jun 2024 |
| 10 Jun 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | K | Standard survey | 3 Jul 2024 |
| 10 Jun 2024 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | E | Standard survey | 8 Jul 2024 |
| 10 Jun 2024 | F0693 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 12 Jun 2024 |
| 10 Jun 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2024 |
| 10 Jun 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2024 |
| 10 Jun 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | E | Standard survey | 11 Jun 2024 |
| 10 Jun 2024 | F0758 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 10 Jul 2024 |
| 10 Jun 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 8 Jul 2024 |
| 10 Jun 2024 | F0578 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jun 2024 |
| 10 Jun 2024 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2024 |
| 10 Jun 2024 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jul 2024 |
| 10 Jun 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 11 Jun 2024 |
| 10 Jun 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jul 2024 |
| 10 Jun 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 3 Jul 2024 |
| 10 Jun 2024 | 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 | 3 Jul 2024 |
| 10 Jun 2024 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 11 Jun 2024 |
| 10 Jun 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jun 2024 |
| 10 Jun 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 14 Jun 2024 |
| 10 Jun 2024 | 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 | 3 Jul 2024 |
| 5 Sep 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Sep 2023 |
| 11 Jun 2021 | F0802 | Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service. | F | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2021 |
| 11 Jun 2021 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2021 |
| 11 Jun 2021 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | E | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2021 |
| 11 Jun 2021 | 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 | 23 Jul 2021 |
| 11 Jun 2021 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | E | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2021 |
| 11 Jun 2021 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | E | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2021 |
| 11 Jun 2021 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2021 |
| 11 Jun 2021 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2021 |
| 11 Jun 2021 | F0606 | Not hire anyone with a finding of abuse, neglect, exploitation, or theft. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2021 |
| 11 Jun 2021 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2021 |
| 11 Jun 2021 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2021 |
| 11 Jun 2021 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2021 |
| 11 Jun 2021 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2021 |
| 11 Jun 2021 | 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 Jul 2021 |
| 11 Jun 2021 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2021 |
| 11 Jun 2021 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2021 |
| 11 Jun 2021 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2021 |
| 11 Jun 2021 | F0711 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2021 |
| 11 Jun 2021 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2021 |
| 11 Jun 2021 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2021 |
| 11 Jun 2021 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2021 |
| 11 Jun 2021 | 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 Jul 2021 |
| 11 Jun 2021 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2021 |
| 11 Jun 2021 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2021 |
| 11 Jun 2021 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 23 Jul 2021 |
| 11 Jun 2021 | 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 Jul 2021 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jun 2024 | Fine | $30,421 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the California average. Turnover: nursing staff 14.0%, RNs 14.3%; — 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 | 8.9% | 8.9% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 4.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.6% | 0.7% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.9% | 1.3% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 8.8% | 8.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.2% | 3.6% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 7.4% | 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: Rowland Convalescent Hospital Inc.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
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 The Rowland been cited for?
69 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The California median is 44 per facility.
Has The Rowland been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $30K in the period covered.
How does staffing at The Rowland compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a California median of 4.2 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates The Rowland?
Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was The Rowland last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 23 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 16 May 2025.
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.