Garden Crest Rehabilitation Center
Los Angeles, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055161) · 72 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (323) 663-8281 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Garden Crest Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 3 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Garden Crest Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.26 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse time at 0.23 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 53.5%, and the facility's CMS staffing star rating is 1 out of 5.
Garden Crest Rehabilitation Center has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus program designation for this facility.
About this facility
Garden Crest Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Los Angeles, California, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. First approved in 1979, the facility is certified for 72 beds and reports an average of 60.0 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Garden Crest holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the California state average of 3.16. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3, quality measure (QM) rating of 4, and staffing rating of 1 out of 5. The low staffing rating stands out against the higher quality measure score, so families should weigh both when reviewing the facility's full inspection history.
On staffing specifics, CMS reports total nurse staffing of 3.26 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) time at just 0.225 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.5%, a figure families may want to discuss directly with the facility.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS data shows zero fines (num_fines: 0, total_fines: $0.00) and no payment denials on record for this facility — no federal fines on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus program designation was present in the data provided. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation data was provided.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Garden Crest Rehabilitation Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5, below the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.26 hours per resident per day, with RN hours at 0.225; nursing turnover is 53.5%, and the CMS staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus program status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Garden Crest is certified for 72 beds and reports an average of 60.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on January 1, 1979.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Garden Crest scores 2, 3, 1, and 4 respectively on these components.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at (323) 663-8281 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (323) 663-8281 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055161?state=CA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.