Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital
Temple City, CA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 055293) · 391 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 4 totaling $234,187 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (626) 579-0310 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital reports total nurse staffing of 4.23 hours per resident per day, including 0.29 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.1%.
CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $234,187.00 and 1 payment denial for Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital. CMS has also designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program, meaning it has a history of persistent poor performance under increased inspection.
About this facility
Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Temple City, Los Angeles County, California, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since April 1974. The facility maintains 391 certified beds with an average of 358.3 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the California state average of 3.16 stars. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours of 4.23 per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours at 0.29 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 4 federal fines totaling $234,187.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility.
CMS has designated this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus Facility program. This designation identifies nursing homes that CMS has found to have a history of persistent poor quality of care, placing them under increased regulatory scrutiny and more frequent inspections. There is no indication of an ownership change within the last 12 months.
Families evaluating this facility for a parent should review the full inspection and quality history directly on Medicare Care Compare. Source: CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the California state average of 3.16.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 4.23 total nurse hours per resident per day, with 0.29 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover of 41.1%. The staffing star rating is 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes. CMS records show 4 fines totaling $234,187.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS has designated this facility as an SFF Candidate (Special Focus Facility Candidate), indicating a history of persistent poor quality of care under increased inspection. No abuse icon is indicated in this data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 391 certified beds with an average of 358.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation. This data does not indicate chain affiliation; contact the facility at (626) 579-0310 to confirm.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on April 1, 1974.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; for this facility these are 1, 1, 2, and 2 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at (626) 579-0310 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (626) 579-0310 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 review the most current ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055293?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.