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THE GARDENS OF EL MONTE

5044 BUFFINGTON RD, EL MONTE, CA 91732
Score: 46 / 100

CMS data shows The Gardens Of El Monte earning a D grade with a score of 46/100, placing it below most facilities in California. Prospective residents and families should carefully review the specific areas of concern detailed below.

The Gardens Of El Monte provides above-average staffing with 4.52 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 62 deficiencies at The Gardens Of El Monte. 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 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.52 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.39 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.49 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.65 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.92 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.27 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

62
Total Deficiencies
Dec 11, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 3 Minor 🟠 59 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0559 Severity E
    Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
    Dec 11, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0627 Severity E
    Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
    Dec 11, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0628 Severity E
    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
    Dec 11, 2025 · Resident Rights 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 11, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0745 Severity D
    Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
    Dec 11, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care 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 5.2% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 1.7% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 47.1% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 3.7% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 29.6% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 7.0% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 3.5% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 46 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: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)

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

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Individual
Certified Beds
53
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Mar 15, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
20