Penn Mar Healthcare Center
El Monte, CA · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 05A360) · 45 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $4,893
Phone: (626) 401-1557 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Penn Mar Healthcare Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Penn Mar Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.35 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse hours of about 0.20 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.9%, and CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
Penn Mar Healthcare Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $4,893.00, and 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus status was indicated in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Penn Mar Healthcare Center is a 45-certified-bed nursing home in El Monte, California, operating under Medicaid provider status, with an average daily census of 44.4 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been certified since April 25, 1985. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Penn Mar Healthcare Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the California state average of 3.16. The facility's health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, its quality measure rating is 5 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5. These four ratings measure different aspects of care and combine to form the overall score.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.35, with registered nurse hours per resident per day of about 0.20. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $4,893.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials on record.
No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus program designation was indicated in the data supplied.
Families evaluating this facility should review the full inspection history and quality measure detail directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects CMS data as provided and may not capture the most recent updates.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Penn Mar Healthcare Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS lists this facility's provider type as Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.35 hours per resident per day, with RN hours of about 0.20 per resident per day, and turnover of 56.9%; the staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $4,893.00 and 0 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 designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Penn Mar Healthcare Center has 45 certified beds and an average daily census of 44.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since April 25, 1985.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 1, and 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 6264011557 and verify current offerings 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 6264011557 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current data directly at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/05A360?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.