D

PENN MAR HEALTHCARE CENTER

3938 COGSWELL ROAD, EL MONTE, CA 91732
Score: 40 / 100

Penn Mar Healthcare Center faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 40/100. The facility ranks in the 27th percentile among California nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

With 3.16 total nurse hours per resident per day, Penn Mar Healthcare Center falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent inspections identified 74 deficiencies at Penn Mar Healthcare Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.16 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.11 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.16 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.89 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.69 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.10 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

74
Total Deficiencies
Dec 3, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 7 Minor 🟠 67 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • 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 0727 Severity F
    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.
    Nov 20, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0552 Severity E
    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
    Nov 20, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0578 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and
    Nov 20, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity E
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Nov 20, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning 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 0.0% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 0.0% 3.0% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.6% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 0.0% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 0.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 0.0% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $4,893

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 40 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -0 pts

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
45
Provider Type
Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Nov 20, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
21