Guardian Rehabilitation Hospital
533 S. Fairfax Ave · Los Angeles, CA · 90036 · 3239311061
93 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Mandelbaum Family
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
The composite number cleared 74 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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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
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.77 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.62 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.27 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 34% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $32,040 |
Inspection citations (49 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E March 17, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected April 7, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected April 7, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 5, 2026
Provide sufficient support personnel to safely and effectively carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service.
Corrected March 31, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 5, 2026
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 5, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · B March 5, 2026
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected March 27, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 9, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2025
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2025
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2025
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Environmental
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No harm found · B January 30, 2025
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Corrected February 28, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected September 16, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected July 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| June 20, 2024 | Fine | $32,040 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 056008 · certified since December 17, 1968. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.