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The Gardens of El Monte, El Monte, CA: 2 star rating, no fines but 1 payment denial
The Gardens of El Monte in El Monte, CA is owned by 4 individuals whom CMS lists (names not shown), is rated 2 of 5 stars by Medicare, and had no fines but 1 payment denial in the three years to October 1, 2026. CMS lists 61 health citations from inspections in that time, the latest survey on August 6, 2026, and 1 of them found actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
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- Address
- 5044 Buffington Rd, El Monte, CA 91732
- Overall rating
- 2 of 5 stars
- Health inspection rating
- 2 of 5
- Staffing rating
- 3 of 5
- Quality measure rating
- 4 of 5
- Certified beds
- 53
- Residents per day
- 49 on average
- Ownership type
- For profit, corporation
- Legal business name
- The Gardens of El Monte LLC
- Chain
- The Mandelbaum Family, 18 facilities
- Fines
- $0 across 0 fines, three years to October 1, 2026
- Payment denials
- 1
- Health citations
- 61, of which 1 with actual harm or immediate jeopardy
- Latest survey
- August 6, 2026
- CMS Certification Number
- 555903
- On Care Compare
- Medicare Care Compare
Fines and payment denials
Every fine and payment denial CMS lists for this facility in the three years, newest first.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Denial starts | Denial days | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| June 17, 2024 | Payment denial | Not listed | July 17, 2024 | 1 | data.cms.gov |
Recent health citations
Citations from health inspections, newest first.
| Survey date | Tag | What CMS cited | Scope and severity | Status | Corrected on | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| August 6, 2026 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | August 28, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| July 15, 2026 | F610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | July 29, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| July 15, 2026 | F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | July 24, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| June 24, 2026 | F761 | 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. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | July 17, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| June 24, 2026 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | July 17, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| June 4, 2026 | F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | June 28, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| April 10, 2026 | F912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | B: pattern, minimal harm potential | Corrected | April 30, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| April 10, 2026 | F842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 30, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| April 10, 2026 | F761 | 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. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 28, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| April 10, 2026 | F732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 22, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| April 10, 2026 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 28, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| April 10, 2026 | F657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 1, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| April 10, 2026 | F641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 28, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| April 10, 2026 | F628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 1, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| April 10, 2026 | F578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 12, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| April 10, 2026 | F550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 1, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| April 2, 2026 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 23, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| December 12, 2025 | F745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | January 11, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| December 12, 2025 | F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | January 11, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| December 12, 2025 | F628 | Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | January 11, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| December 12, 2025 | F627 | Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | January 11, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| December 12, 2025 | F559 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | January 11, 2026 | data.cms.gov |
| December 1, 2025 | F550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | December 25, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| November 14, 2025 | F742 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | December 11, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| November 14, 2025 | F604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | December 11, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| November 6, 2025 | F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | December 6, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| March 16, 2025 | F912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | B: pattern, minimal harm potential | Waiver granted | April 7, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| March 16, 2025 | F842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 7, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| March 16, 2025 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 7, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| March 16, 2025 | F755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 7, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| March 16, 2025 | F698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 7, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| March 16, 2025 | F695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 7, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| March 16, 2025 | F693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 7, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| March 16, 2025 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 7, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| March 16, 2025 | F658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 7, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| March 16, 2025 | F641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 7, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| March 16, 2025 | F578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 7, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| March 16, 2025 | F558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 7, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| December 23, 2024 | F842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | January 10, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| December 23, 2024 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | January 10, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| December 23, 2024 | F580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | January 10, 2025 | data.cms.gov |
| August 5, 2024 | F842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | August 30, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| June 17, 2024 | F692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G: isolated, actual harm | Corrected | July 18, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| June 17, 2024 | F580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | July 18, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| April 16, 2024 | F624 | Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | May 6, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| April 8, 2024 | F925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 12, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 15, 2024 | F919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 12, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 15, 2024 | F912 | Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms. | B: pattern, minimal harm potential | Waiver granted | April 12, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 15, 2024 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 12, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 15, 2024 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 12, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 15, 2024 | F758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 12, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 15, 2024 | F756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 12, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 15, 2024 | F732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 12, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 15, 2024 | F727 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 12, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 15, 2024 | F695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 12, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 15, 2024 | F690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 12, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 15, 2024 | F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 12, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 15, 2024 | F584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 12, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 15, 2024 | F582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 12, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 15, 2024 | F578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 12, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
| March 15, 2024 | F558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | Corrected | April 12, 2024 | data.cms.gov |
Owners and managers
Organizations CMS lists as owners or managers of this facility, as CMS names them. CMS also lists 22 individual or personal trusts (4 owners, 5 managers, 2 officers, directors or trustees, 11 other disclosable parties). Their names are not shown on this page.
| Organization | Role | Share | Since | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5044 Buffington Road LLC | Additional disclosable party | Not listed | January 1, 2023 | data.cms.gov |
| Skillserve Inc | Additional disclosable party | Not listed | December 20, 2007 | data.cms.gov |
Also on SpecStream
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