THE GARDENS OF EL MONTE
5044 BUFFINGTON RD
EL MONTE CA 91732
Phone: 6264431351
For profit - Corporation
Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.
- Overall rating vs. the California average: 1.2 star lower (3.2), below average
- Overall rating vs. the national average: 1.0 star lower (3.0), below average
- Overall rating vs. the El Monte average: 0.5 star lower (2.5), below average
CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.
Facility details
Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.
| Certified beds | 53 |
| Average residents per day | 51.2 |
| Occupancy | 97% |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Chain | THE MANDELBAUM FAMILY (18 facilities) |
| County | Los Angeles |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 2017-04-18 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 555903 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 25 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.99 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.78 |
| Registered nurse turnover | 87.5% |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 57.4% |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 0 |
| Fines (total value) | $0 |
| Payment denials | 1 |
| Total penalties | 1 |
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Is THE GARDENS OF EL MONTE highly rated?
CMS rates it 2 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Below average". Health inspections rate 2, staffing 3, and quality measures 4.
How many beds does THE GARDENS OF EL MONTE have?
CMS certifies 53 beds; the facility reports an average of 51.2 residents per day (about 97% occupancy).
Does THE GARDENS OF EL MONTE have any fines or citations?
No federal civil money penalties are recorded for this facility in the current CMS data.
Has THE GARDENS OF EL MONTE been cited for abuse?
CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.