The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited February 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OF GARDENA D/P SNF
GARDENA, CA · Medicare-certified · 69 beds
In good standing
Non-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
4 of 5 stars overall. Health inspections and quality measures are both 4 stars, staffing is 3 stars, reported nurse staffing is 9.05 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, and there were no fines in the last 24 months; recent inspection citations included pressure ulcer care, food handling, and infection prevention and control.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
9.049 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 10, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 9.049.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 2.70
- Licensed practical nurses
- 3.09
- Nurse aides
- 3.26
- Weekend nursing
- 8.25
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 57%
Registered nurse turnover: 76%
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
14.3%11.1%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%0%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
31.9%23.8%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
3.3%1.7%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
—47.6%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
18%16.4%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—15.4%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
6.2%4%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
0%3.1%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
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 pneumonia vaccine
—95.2%—
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited April 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited February 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited February 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure staff provided basic life support, including CPR, before emergency medical personnel arrived. Cited July 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 678 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(3) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 16 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $12,831 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- 1 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Feb 9, 2024
- $12,831
Federal fine
Feb 9, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 64.9 residents on an average day (94% of 69 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 35 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.