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Gardena Convalescent Center

14819 S. Vermont, Gardena, CA 90247

Nursing Home Respite Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

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(310) 532-9460

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $9,867

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $9,842
  • Average State Price: $7,474
  • Average National Price: $7,508



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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Nursing Home

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    Skilled Nursing

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    Community Reviews

    8.7
    Gardena Convalescent Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 40 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 2 out of 10 communities in Gardena
  • Ranking in State: 1243 out of 3259 communities in CA
  • Facility and Grounds A

    Care A

    Staff A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Reviews of the facility present a mixed picture, with some highlighting significant concerns while others praise the care and environment. One review criticizes the facility for poor food quality, lack of attention from upper management, and inadequate rehabilitation services, leading to a decline in a resident's health over six years. Another review mentions staff neglect in turning a resident with spinal issues, causing severe bed sores.

    Conversely, several reviews commend the facility for its caring nursing team, both for short-term rehab and ongoing care. Specific staff members are mentioned for their professionalism, kindness, and attentiveness, contributing to a positive environment for residents. The facility is described as clean, with a friendly and helpful staff, making great efforts to assist both guests and visitors.

    One review expresses dissatisfaction with a supervisor's lack of compassion and poor customer service, negatively impacting their experience. Another review appreciates the staff's efforts in facilitating a smooth transition for their loved one to another care center, highlighting the importance of family involvement in ensuring quality care.

    Overall, while there are areas of concern, particularly regarding management and certain staff attitudes, many reviews praise the facility for its cleanliness, professional and courteous staff, and the quality of care provided to residents. The facility is recommended by several reviewers for those seeking convalescent care.


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    Health

    24-hour Skilled Nursing



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 4
    Health inspection rating: 3
    Staffing rating: 3
    Quality measure rating: 5
    Long-term quality measure rating: 5
    Short-term quality measure rating: 4


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Dec. 30, 1970
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 74
    Total current residents: 54
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 2
    Number of substantiated complaints: 3
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 2
    Total cost of fines: $5650


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-12-01 2022-12-31 D Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
    2023-02-23 2023-03-25 C Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Provide emergency officials' contact information.
    2023-02-23 2023-03-25 D Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2019-01-12 2019-02-12 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-06-09 2023-07-09 D Administration Deficiencies Keep complete, dated laboratory records in the resident's record.
    2023-05-16 2023-06-15 D Environmental Deficiencies Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
    2023-03-16 2023-04-05 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2023-03-13 2023-04-15 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    2022-12-01 2022-12-31 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2023-02-24 2023-03-25 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2023-02-24 2023-03-25 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    2023-02-24 2023-03-25 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    2023-02-24 2023-03-25 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2023-02-24 2023-03-25 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2023-02-24 2023-03-25 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
    2023-02-24 2023-03-25 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 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.
    2023-02-24 2023-03-25 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2020-01-19 2020-02-24 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    2020-01-19 2020-02-24 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2020-01-19 2020-02-24 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
    2020-01-19 2020-02-24 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2020-01-19 2020-02-24 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
    2020-01-19 2020-02-24 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    2020-01-19 2020-02-24 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 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.
    2020-01-19 2020-02-24 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
    2020-01-19 2020-02-24 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2020-01-19 2020-02-24 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2019-01-13 2019-02-19 D Resident Rights Deficiencies 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.
    2019-01-13 2019-02-19 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
    2019-01-13 2019-02-19 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2019-01-13 2019-02-19 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2019-01-13 2019-02-19 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2019-01-13 2019-02-19 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies 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.
    2019-01-13 2019-02-19 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2019-01-13 2019-02-19 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    2019-01-13 2019-02-19 E Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies 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.
    2019-01-13 2019-02-19 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 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.
    2019-01-13 2019-02-19 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    2019-01-13 2019-02-19 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    2019-01-13 2019-02-19 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2019-01-13 2019-02-19 D Infection Control Deficiencies Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2018-01-08 $3,150
    2021-06-28 $650
    2023-02-24 $5,000

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Gardena which is 1.1 miles away and has a population of 60,447 (large town).
    • The average income is $49,169, which is low compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 80
      • Low Temperature: 63
      • Average Temperature: 71.4
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 52 days of rain and 312 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 0.6 inches a year

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 6.37 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 0.96 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 3.8 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.81 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 80.56 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 18.0, Moderate Days 131.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 21.0, Unhealthy Days 12.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Vons
    0.5 miles away
    ALDI
    0.8 miles away
    Food4Less 350
    1.6 miles away
    Sam's Club
    1.6 miles away
    Ralphs
    1.6 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Gardena
    0.5 miles away
    Figueroa/Compton
    0.6 miles away
    Figueroa/152nd St.
    0.6 miles away
    Figueroa/Redondo
    0.6 miles away
    Rosecrans/Figueroa
    0.6 miles away

    Banks

    Chase
    1.7 miles away
    Los Angeles Federal Credit Union
    1.7 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    2.6 miles away
    Bank of the West
    2.8 miles away
    Union Bank
    3.7 miles away

    Hospitals

    Memorial Hospital of Gardena
    0.2 miles away
    Kindred Hospital South Bay
    0.5 miles away
    Martin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital
    3.2 miles away
    Harbor-UCLA Medical Center
    4.5 miles away
    Centinela Hospital Medical Center
    4.8 miles away

    Pharmacies

    CVS Pharmacy
    2.9 miles away
    Walgreens
    3.9 miles away
    Ralphs Pharmacy
    4.1 miles away
    Rite Aid
    4.5 miles away
    Carson Discount Pharmacy
    4.5 miles away

    Dentists

    Western Dental
    3.4 miles away
    Alpine Village Dental
    3.8 miles away
    The Dental Spot
    4.1 miles away
    Redondo Beach Dental Group
    4.5 miles away
    Dr. Oh's Dentistry
    4.5 miles away

    Parks

    Rosecrans Recreation Center
    0.1 miles away
    Bell Park
    0.5 miles away
    Mas Fukai Park
    0.8 miles away
    Gardena
    1.1 miles away
    Gardena Civic Center
    1.2 miles away

    Places of Worship

    First Congregational Church
    10.3 miles away
    Wilshire Boulevard Temple
    11.4 miles away
    La Iglesia de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles
    11.4 miles away
    Thien Hau Temple
    11.8 miles away

    Shopping

    Hawthorne Plaza
    3.7 miles away
    The Village
    3.9 miles away
    Gateway Towne Center
    4.4 miles away
    Del Amo Fashion Center
    5.3 miles away
    Manhattan Village Mall
    5.8 miles away

    Culture

    University Theatre
    3.0 miles away
    APC Fine Arts & Graphics Gallery
    4.6 miles away
    Redondo Beach Performing Arts Center
    4.9 miles away
    Torrance Cultural Arts Center
    5.0 miles away
    Inglewood Playhouse
    6.1 miles away

    Restaurants

    Yoshinoya
    0.4 miles away
    Waba Grill
    1.1 miles away
    Otafuku
    1.5 miles away
    Wingstop
    1.5 miles away
    The Pan
    1.5 miles away

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