Gardena Convalescent Center
Gardena, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 056019) · 74 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (310) 532-9460 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Gardena Convalescent Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Gardena Convalescent Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.17 hours per resident per day, including about 0.39 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.4%.
Gardena Convalescent Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Gardena Convalescent Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Gardena, California, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since December 1970. The facility is certified for 74 beds and reports an average of 59.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Gardena Convalescent Center holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the state average for California (state average 3.16). The facility's four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 4.17 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours at approximately 0.39 hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.4%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials on record.
There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility status indicated in the provided data for this facility.
No chain affiliation information was provided in the data. CMS data indicates no ownership change occurred in the last 12 months for this facility, so current ratings should reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to review the full inspection record directly on Care Compare for the most current details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Gardena Convalescent Center has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which CMS lists as at the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.17 hours per resident per day, including 0.39 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars and nursing turnover of 25.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility.
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 status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Gardena Convalescent Center is certified for 74 beds and reports an average of 59.7 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 Medicare/Medicaid certification on December 30, 1970.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; here those are 3, 3, 4, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the provided data — please contact the facility at (310) 532-9460 or check Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (310) 532-9460 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most up-to-date details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/056019?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.