Greater El Monte Community Hos
1701 Santa Anita Avenue · El Monte, CA · 91733 · 6265797777
13 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Ahmc Healthcare Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: not rated
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 8.73 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 3.60 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 7.78 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 5% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $5,698 |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E November 21, 2025
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.
Corrected December 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 10, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected December 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
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.
Corrected December 10, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 21, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 10, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 10, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 21, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected December 10, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D October 2, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 2, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 2, 2024
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.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 2, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 2, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E October 1, 2023
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.
Corrected November 2, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 1, 2023
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected November 2, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 1, 2023
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.
Corrected November 2, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E October 1, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 2, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 22, 2024 | Fine | $5,698 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555634 · certified since May 19, 1995. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.