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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing

Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital

Temple City, CaliforniaMedicare inspection record
(626) 579-0310

About Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital

Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation care designed to help Temple City, California residents regain independence after hospitalization or injury. Our clinical team focuses on personalized recovery plans and compassionate support throughout every stage of healing.

Community at a glance

Capacity

391 residents

Location

Temple City, CA

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

5522 GRACEWOOD AVE., Temple City, California 91780

(626) 579-0310

Medicare inspection record

From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov

  • Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital is a candidate for Medicare's Special Focus Facility list, kept for homes with a history of serious quality problems.

At its most recent standard inspection, on May 29, 2026, state inspectors cited 32 health deficiencies (the California average is 15.5).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 4 hours 14 minutes with each resident a day, below the California average of 4 hours 31 minutes.

Medicare fined Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital 4 times in the last three years, $234,187 in total.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day4 hours 14 minutesBelow the California average
Registered nurse time per resident, per day18 minutesBelow the California average
Nursing staff who left in the past year41%Above the California average

Inspections

171 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

July 30, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation

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

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintPlan to fix it accepted

June 15, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation

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

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 6, 2026
June 12, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 1, 2026
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 1, 2026
June 5, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 1, 2026
May 29, 2026 · Standard inspection · 21 citations+
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Jun 22, 2026
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlCorrected Jun 22, 2026
  • Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Jun 22, 2026
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 22, 2026
  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jun 22, 2026
  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Jun 22, 2026
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Jun 22, 2026
  • Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jun 22, 2026
  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jun 22, 2026
  • Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jun 22, 2026
  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jun 22, 2026
  • Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)AdministrationCorrected Jun 22, 2026
  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jun 22, 2026
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Jun 22, 2026
  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jun 22, 2026
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jun 22, 2026
  • Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jun 22, 2026
  • Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jun 22, 2026
  • Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jun 22, 2026
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jun 22, 2026
  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Jun 22, 2026
April 30, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected May 22, 2026
April 7, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected May 1, 2026
March 5, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
  • Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 3, 2026
  • Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Apr 3, 2026
January 5, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 29, 2026
December 4, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 24, 2025
November 24, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Nov 25, 2025
November 5, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 7, 2025
August 28, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 19, 2025
August 27, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Sep 16, 2025
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 28, 2025
August 15, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 24, 2025
  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 24, 2025
August 13, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
  • Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 24, 2025
  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)EnvironmentalFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 24, 2025
July 31, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 22, 2025
July 17, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 8, 2025
  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Aug 8, 2025
June 26, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 5 citations+
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 25, 2025
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 15, 2025
  • Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 15, 2025
  • Provide behavior health training consistent with the requirements and as determined by a facility assessment.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)AdministrationFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 15, 2025
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 15, 2025
June 18, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 11, 2025
June 17, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 4 citations+
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 11, 2025
  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 11, 2025
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 11, 2025
  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 11, 2025
May 8, 2025 · Standard inspection · 6 citations+
  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 1, 2025
  • Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationCorrected Jun 1, 2025
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Jun 1, 2025
  • Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jun 1, 2025
  • Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jun 1, 2025
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Jun 1, 2025

Showing the 60 most recent. The full list is on Medicare.gov.

Fines and payment denials

4 fines totaling $234,187 and 1 Medicare payment denial in the last three years.

  • June 17, 2025Fine: $50,935
  • January 8, 2025Fine: $21,548
  • May 25, 2024Fine: $75,208
  • April 3, 2024Payment denial, 4 days
  • April 3, 2024Fine: $86,496

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital & Retirement Center Inc
Medicare-certified beds
391
Average residents per day
358
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
April 1, 1974
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident or family council
Both
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
055293

Location

5522 GRACEWOOD AVE.Temple City, CA 91780

Senior living near Temple City

Questions about Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital

How did Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on May 29, 2026 and cited 32 health deficiencies, 14 of them from complaint investigations. The California average is 15.5.

How much nursing care does each resident get at Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital?+

Nurses and aides spend 4 hours 14 minutes with each resident per day, including 18 minutes from registered nurses. 41% of nursing staff left over the past year.

Has Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital been fined by Medicare?+

Yes. Medicare fined Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital 4 times in the last three years, totaling $234,187.

Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+

Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.

How much does a nursing home cost?+

A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.

What is the CMS star rating?+

Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.

Senior living in Temple City Skilled Nursing in California Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026