Gardena Convalescent Center
14819 S. Vermont · Gardena, CA · 90247 · 3105329460
74 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 77 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 | 4.23 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.40 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.86 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 31% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (50 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 13, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2026
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 April 3, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 27, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected April 10, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected February 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 29, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician.
Corrected February 23, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected February 23, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 23, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected February 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected February 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected February 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 24, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 24, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 23, 2025 · 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 056019 · certified since December 30, 1970. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.