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HomeCaliforniaSanta Anita Convalescent Hospital

Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital

5522 Gracewood Ave., Temple City, CA 917806265790310WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.2on Google(195 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
2/5
Beds
391
certified
This facility has been flagged for abuse.
Special Focus Facility: SFF Candidate
4 fine(s) totaling $234,187

How Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital Compares in California

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in California. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
1/5
CA average
3.2/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
CA average
2.8/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
2/5
CA average
3.3/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
4.23 hrs/day
CA average
4.52 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.29 hrs/day
CA average
0.67 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
41.1%
CA average
36.7%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the California average of 3.2/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the California average of 2.8/5.
Reported nursing time is 4.23 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 4.52.
Reported RN time is 0.29 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.67.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
110
deficiency citations
Inspected May 25, 2024
Most recent cycle
44
deficiency citations
Inspected May 8, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 66 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,476/mo
California median
Private Room
$13,870/mo
California median
Los Angeles County 65+
1,415,856
14.2% of county
County Population
9,936,690
Los Angeles County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Temple City, California with 391 certified beds. It has been operating since 1974. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
391
Avg Residents/Day
358.3
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Apr 1, 1974
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Los Angeles
Last Inspection
May 8, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
44
Weighted Score
398.3
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (179)

F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: May 29, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Apr 30, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Apr 7, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0552Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Survey: Mar 5, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0555Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician.

Survey: Mar 5, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jan 5, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Dec 4, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Nov 24, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Nov 5, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Aug 28, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Aug 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Aug 27, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Aug 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0814Potential for Harm

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Survey: Aug 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0921Potential for Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: Aug 13, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Jul 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Jul 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Jul 17, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0605Potential for Harm

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Survey: May 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: May 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: May 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: May 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: May 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0813Potential for Harm

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Survey: May 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0814Potential for Harm

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Survey: May 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: May 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: May 8, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1

+ 149 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$234,187
Number of Fines
4
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
5

Penalty History

FineJan 8, 2025
$21,548
FineJun 17, 2025
$50,935
FineMay 25, 2024
$75,208
FineApr 3, 2024
$86,496
Payment DenialApr 3, 2024
4 days denied

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.67 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN1.27 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.29 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing4.23 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.97 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.09 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
41.1%
RN Turnover
59.3%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (8)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
GOLDEN STATE HEALTH CENTERS, INC.5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jan 1, 1968
HELENE MAYER 2007 IRREVOCABLE TRUST5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization20%Apr 1, 2009
WEISS, MARTIN5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual21%Jan 1, 2013
MAYER, RONALDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJul 1, 2011
WEISS, MARTINCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 1, 2009
MAYER, RONALDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2009
WEISS, MARTINCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 7, 2011
FRIEDMAN, BERNARDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 1, 2011

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital and nearby alternatives.

All California facilities
Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital
Temple City, CACurrent facilityAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $234,187
Baldwin Gardens Nursing Center
Temple City, CA1,056 ft
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Temple City Healthcare
Temple City, CA1.2 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Rosemead Healthcare Center
El Monte, CA1.4 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $8,824
Arcadia Care Center
Arcadia, CA1.5 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
San Marino Healthcare Center
San Gabriel, CA1.8 miAbuse flag
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Fidelity Health Care
El Monte, CA1.9 miAbuse flag
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital
Temple City, CA · Current facility
—1/51/52/5$234,187
Baldwin Gardens Nursing Center
Temple City, CA
1,056 ft4/54/54/5None recorded
Temple City Healthcare
Temple City, CA
1.2 mi2/52/54/5None recorded
Rosemead Healthcare Center
El Monte, CA
1.4 mi2/52/52/5$8,824
Arcadia Care Center
Arcadia, CA
1.5 mi2/52/54/5None recorded
San Marino Healthcare Center
San Gabriel, CA
1.8 mi3/52/54/5None recorded
Fidelity Health Care
El Monte, CA
1.9 mi3/52/55/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital?▾
Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 2/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in California is $11,476/month for a semi-private room and $13,870/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital had any health inspection violations?▾
Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital had 44 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 8, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 4 fine(s) totaling $234,187.
What are the staffing levels at Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital?▾
Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital provides 4.23 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.29 RN hours, 1.27 LPN hours, and 2.67 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 41.1%.
How many beds does Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital have?▾
Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital has 391 certified beds with an average of 358.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 92% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in California, including 2 in Temple City. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital?▾
On Google Maps, Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital has a rating of 4.2 out of 5 based on 195 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.