All citations for The Gardens of El Monte

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

April 10, 2026

Showing 1 to 25 of 28 citations

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

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

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 24, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 17, 2026).

  2. 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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of June 24, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 17, 2026).

  3. 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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of June 4, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 28, 2026).

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

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

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2026).

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

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0628, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2026).

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

    Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0559, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 11, 2026).

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

    Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0627, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 11, 2026).

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

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0628, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 11, 2026).

  9. 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 July 15, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 24, 2026).

  10. 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 July 15, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (July 29, 2026).

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

    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.

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

    Health citation F-0578, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 12, 2026).

  12. 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 April 10, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 28, 2026).

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

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

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

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 1, 2026).

  14. 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 April 10, 2026. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 28, 2026).

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

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

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

    Health citation F-0732, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 22, 2026).

  16. 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 April 10, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 28, 2026).

  17. 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 April 10, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 30, 2026).

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

    Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0341, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 4, 2026).

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

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

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

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of April 10, 2026. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (May 4, 2026).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0755, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of April 2, 2026. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (April 23, 2026).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 11, 2026).

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

    Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

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

    Health citation F-0745, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 12, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 11, 2026).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 1, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 25, 2025).

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

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

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

    Health citation F-0604, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of November 14, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 11, 2025).

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

    Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

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

    Health citation F-0742, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of November 14, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 11, 2025).

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.