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Gardena Convalescent Center
14819 S. Vermont, Gardena, CA 90247
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Gardena Convalescent Center Description
Gardena Convalescent Center is a community that offers nursing care, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in Gardena, California. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 8.7 out of 10 making it the 2nd highest rated community in the city out of 1 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 4 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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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
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.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe 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.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth 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
- 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
- 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 awayALDI
0.8 miles awayFood4Less 350
1.6 miles awaySam's Club
1.6 miles awayRalphs
1.6 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
Gardena
0.5 miles awayFigueroa/Compton
0.6 miles awayFigueroa/152nd St.
0.6 miles awayFigueroa/Redondo
0.6 miles awayRosecrans/Figueroa
0.6 miles awayBanks
Chase
1.7 miles awayLos Angeles Federal Credit Union
1.7 miles awayWells Fargo
2.6 miles awayBank of the West
2.8 miles awayUnion Bank
3.7 miles awayHospitals
Memorial Hospital of Gardena
0.2 miles awayKindred Hospital South Bay
0.5 miles awayMartin Luther King, Jr. Community Hospital
3.2 miles awayHarbor-UCLA Medical Center
4.5 miles awayCentinela Hospital Medical Center
4.8 miles awayPharmacies
CVS Pharmacy
2.9 miles awayWalgreens
3.9 miles awayRalphs Pharmacy
4.1 miles awayRite Aid
4.5 miles awayCarson Discount Pharmacy
4.5 miles awayDentists
Western Dental
3.4 miles awayAlpine Village Dental
3.8 miles awayThe Dental Spot
4.1 miles awayRedondo Beach Dental Group
4.5 miles awayDr. Oh's Dentistry
4.5 miles awayParks
Rosecrans Recreation Center
0.1 miles awayBell Park
0.5 miles awayMas Fukai Park
0.8 miles awayGardena
1.1 miles awayGardena Civic Center
1.2 miles awayPlaces of Worship
First Congregational Church
10.3 miles awayWilshire Boulevard Temple
11.4 miles awayLa Iglesia de Nuestra Señora la Reina de los Ángeles
11.4 miles awayThien Hau Temple
11.8 miles awayShopping
Hawthorne Plaza
3.7 miles awayThe Village
3.9 miles awayGateway Towne Center
4.4 miles awayDel Amo Fashion Center
5.3 miles awayManhattan Village Mall
5.8 miles awayCulture
University Theatre
3.0 miles awayAPC Fine Arts & Graphics Gallery
4.6 miles awayRedondo Beach Performing Arts Center
4.9 miles awayTorrance Cultural Arts Center
5.0 miles awayInglewood Playhouse
6.1 miles awayRestaurants
Yoshinoya
0.4 miles awayWaba Grill
1.1 miles awayOtafuku
1.5 miles awayWingstop
1.5 miles awayThe Pan
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