Memorial Hospital of Gardena D/P SNF
1145 W. Redondo Beach · Gardena, CA · 90247 · 3105324200
69 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Hospital-based
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 9.16 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 2.52 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 8.21 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 45% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $12,831 |
Inspection citations (33 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 10, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 28, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 16, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 16, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 16, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 16, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E February 16, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 16, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 16, 2025
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected March 6, 2025 · Environmental
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Actual harm · G February 9, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 9, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected March 9, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 9, 2024
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected March 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 9, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 9, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 9, 2024
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 9, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected March 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 9, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected March 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 9, 2024
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 March 9, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 9, 2024 | Fine | $12,831 |
| February 9, 2024 | Payment Denial | 1 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 555441 · certified since December 3, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.