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SANTA ANITA CONVALESCENT HOSPITAL

5522 GRACEWOOD AVE., TEMPLE CITY, CA 91780
Score: 6 / 100
⚠️ SFF Candidate

Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 6/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in California. Families considering this Temple City facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital provides above-average staffing with 4.19 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent CMS inspections identified 193 deficiencies at Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital, including 5 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 8 / 40 pts
1 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 5 / 25 pts
1 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 6 / 15 pts
2 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.19 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.28 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.26 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.64 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.87 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.19 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

193
Total Deficiencies
Jan 4, 2026
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 4 Minor 🟠 184 Moderate 🔴 5 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Jan 4, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Dec 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0641 Severity D
    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    Nov 23, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Nov 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0921 Severity E
    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
    Sep 22, 2025 · Environmental Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 7.0% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 1.8% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 15.1% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 1.4% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 19.7% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 6.8% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 19.7% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

4 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $234,187

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 6 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 1★ → 8 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 1★ → 5 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 2★ → 6 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -15 pts
  • Fine deductions: -10 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
391
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 7, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
54