Gardena Convalescent Center
Gardena, Los Angeles County, California · CCN 056019 · For-profit (Corporation) · not part of a chain
CMS rates Gardena Convalescent Center 3 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 74 certified beds, 60 residents a day on average. 50 citations on record from the current inspection cycles; no fines on record.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 4 / 4 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 4.16672 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.39382 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 3.7174 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 25.4% (registered nurses 20%) |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-29 complaint survey |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-06-20 |
| 2026-03-13 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-03-13 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-03-13 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-03-13 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0558 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-03-13 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0583 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-03-13 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0638 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-03-13 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-03-13 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-03-13 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-03 |
| 2026-03-13 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-04-03 |
| 2025-07-09 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-07-28 |
| 2025-03-27 complaint survey |
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. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0726 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-04-10 |
| 2025-01-29 complaint survey |
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0636 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-23 |
| 2025-01-29 complaint survey |
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-23 |
| 2025-01-29 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-23 |
| 2025-01-24 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0756 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-23 |
| 2025-01-24 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-23 |
| 2025-01-24 | Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0555 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-23 |
| 2025-01-24 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0607 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-23 |
| 2025-01-24 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-23 |
| 2025-01-24 | Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0636 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-23 |
| 2025-01-24 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-23 |
| 2025-01-24 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0644 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-23 |
| 2025-01-24 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0645 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-23 |
| 2025-01-24 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-23 |
| 2025-01-24 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-23 |
| 2025-01-24 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-23 |
| 2025-01-24 | 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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0688 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-23 |
| 2025-01-24 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-23 |
| 2025-01-24 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-23 |
| 2025-01-24 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0698 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-23 |
| 2025-01-24 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0759 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-23 |
| 2025-01-24 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-23 |
| 2025-01-24 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0790 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-23 |
| 2025-01-24 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0808 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-02-23 |
| 2024-04-10 complaint survey |
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0697 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-05-09 |
| 2024-02-28 complaint survey |
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-28 |
| 2024-01-25 complaint survey |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-02-28 |
| 2024-01-12 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-02-11 |
| 2024-01-12 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0558 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-02-11 |
| 2024-01-12 | 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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0803 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-02-11 |
| 2024-01-12 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-02-11 |
| 2024-01-12 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-02-11 |
| 2024-01-12 complaint survey |
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0561 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-02-11 |
| 2024-01-12 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-02-11 |
| 2024-01-12 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0804 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-02-11 |
| 2024-01-12 complaint survey |
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0842 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-02-11 |
| 2023-12-26 complaint survey |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-01-04 |
| 2023-12-26 complaint survey |
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0610 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-01-04 |
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials on record since 2023.
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Barry & Esther Weiss Living Trust U/T/D October 15, 1984 Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 10% | 2008-08-15 |
| Gavrielle Fried Exempt Trust Under The Gavrielle Fried Family 2008 Gra Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 23% | 2008-08-16 |
| Marvin Fried Exempt Trust Under The Gavrielle Fried Family 2008 Gra Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 23% | 2008-08-15 |
| Shimson Weiss Exempt Trust Under The Shimson Weiss Family 2008 Grantor Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 23% | 2008-08-15 |
| Barry & Esther Weiss Living Trust U/T/D October 15, 1984 Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2008-08-15 |
| Clear Advantage Consulting, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-11-11 |
| College Health Enterprises, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-11-11 |
| Gavrielle Fried Exempt Trust Under The Gavrielle Fried Family 2008 Gra Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2008-08-15 |
| Hansen Hunter LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2022-01-01 |
| Ltc Investors G, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2006-02-07 |
| Marvin Fried Exempt Trust Under The Gavrielle Fried Family 2008 Gra Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2008-08-15 |
| Shimson Weiss Exempt Trust Under The Shimson Weiss Family 2008 Grantor Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2008-08-15 |
| Clear Advantage Consulting, LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2018-07-02 |
| College Health Enterprises, LLC Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2003-07-01 |
| Austria, Heidi Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2016-04-13 |
| Hovhannisyan, Armen Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2014-08-01 |
| Weiss, Barry Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2004-01-14 |
| Weiss, Jonah Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2012-11-16 |
| Weiss, Rebecca Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2003-07-01 |
| Weiss, Esther Individual | corporate director | — | 2004-01-14 |
| Weiss, Barry Individual | corporate officer | — | 2004-01-14 |
| Weiss, Esther Individual | corporate officer | — | 2004-01-14 |
| Austria, Heidi Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2016-04-13 |
| Hovhannisyan, Armen Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2014-08-01 |
| Weiss, Jonah Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2012-11-16 |
| Weiss, Rebecca Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2003-07-01 |
| Austria, Heidi Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2016-04-13 |
| Hovhannisyan, Armen Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2014-08-01 |
| Weiss, Barry Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2004-01-14 |
| Weiss, Jonah Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2012-11-16 |
| Weiss, Rebecca Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2003-07-01 |
What changed
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Los Angeles County.