The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited May 2023 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
GARDENA CONVALESCENT CENTER
GARDENA, CA · Medicare-certified · 74 beds
In good standing
For-profit
3 of 5 overall
GARDENA CONVALESCENT CENTER in Gardena, CA has a 3-star overall rating, with 3-star health inspection and staffing scores and a 4-star quality score. It reported 4.23 nurse hours per resident per day, slightly above the federal benchmark of 4.1, with $0 in fines over the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.2335 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 13, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.2335.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.40
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.29
- Nurse aides
- 2.55
- Weekend nursing
- 3.86
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 31%
Registered nurse turnover: 33%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
0%12.5%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%0%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.6%8.2%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
0%0%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
9.4%10%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—8.6%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
7.5%7.1%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%1.1%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
2.1%2.5%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
0%2.8%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%3.1%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—96.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%99.3%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to provide pharmacy services and a licensed pharmacist needed to meet each resident’s medication needs. Cited March 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 755 — 42 CFR §483.45 — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure a licensed pharmacist reviewed residents' medications each month and reported any problems as required. Cited January 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 756 — 42 CFR §483.45(c) — S/S: F
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited March 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited March 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 61.4 residents on an average day (83% of 74 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 55 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.