All citations for Gardena Convalescent Center

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

March 13, 2026

Showing 26 to 50 of 50 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of January 24, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 23, 2025).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0636, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 24, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 23, 2025).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0641, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 24, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 23, 2025).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0644, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 24, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 23, 2025).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0645, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 24, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 23, 2025).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 24, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 23, 2025).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 24, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 23, 2025).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 24, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 23, 2025).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0688, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 24, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 23, 2025).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 24, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 23, 2025).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 24, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 23, 2025).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0698, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 24, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 23, 2025).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0759, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of January 24, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 23, 2025).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal 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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of January 24, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 23, 2025).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0790, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 24, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 23, 2025).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0808, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 24, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 23, 2025).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0697, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 9, 2024).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of February 28, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 28, 2024).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of January 25, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 28, 2024).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0561, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of January 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 11, 2024).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of January 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 11, 2024).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of January 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 11, 2024).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0842, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of January 12, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 11, 2024).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of December 26, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 4, 2024).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of December 26, 2023. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 4, 2024).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.