Garden Crest Rehabilitation Center
909 Lucile Ave. · Los Angeles, CA · 90026 · 3236638281
72 certified beds For profit - Corporation
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 75 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.96 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.57 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.72 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (48 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 17, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E December 17, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 17, 2025
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.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 17, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · B December 17, 2025
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected January 13, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E August 28, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected September 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 23, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
Corrected March 5, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E February 3, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 14, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 15, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 8, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 15, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 8, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 15, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 15, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected December 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 15, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected December 8, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 15, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 8, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F November 15, 2024
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected December 8, 2024 · Administration
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No harm found · B November 15, 2024
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected December 8, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 055161 · certified since January 1, 1979. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.