Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital
5522 Gracewood Ave. · Temple City, CA · 91780 · 6265790310
391 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $72,483 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
$72,483 in federal fines in the last 24 months
2 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.27 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.32 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.27 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.04 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 43% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $234,187 |
Inspection citations (179 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2026 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 22, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 7, 2026 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 1, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician.
Corrected April 3, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 29, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 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 December 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 24, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 25, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 28, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 19, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected August 24, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 24, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected August 24, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D August 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected August 24, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected August 22, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 8, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 17, 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 August 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Immediate jeopardy · J June 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G June 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 26, 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 July 15, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.
Corrected July 15, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D June 18, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 11, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| June 17, 2025 | Fine | $50,935 |
| January 8, 2025 | Fine | $21,548 |
| May 25, 2024 | Fine | $75,208 |
| April 3, 2024 | Fine | $86,496 |
| April 3, 2024 | Payment Denial | 4 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 055293 · certified since April 1, 1974. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.