01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2026-04-10 | 23 | 2026-04-10 | 3 |
| Cycle 2 | 2025-03-16 | 16 | 2025-03-16 | 4 |
| Cycle 3 | 2024-03-15 | 21 | 2024-03-15 | 3 |
CMS CCN 5559032026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
The Gardens Of El Monte
5044 Buffington Rd · El Monte, CA 91732 · Los Angeles County
Certified beds53CMS provider file
Recent citation rows70current CMS citation release
Penalty rows1current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
70 rows in the current release
1 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 17 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2026-06-24 · HEALTHF0684Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-17 · complaint2026-06-24 · HEALTHF0761Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-07-17 · complaint2026-06-04 · HEALTHF0609Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-28 · complaint2026-04-10 · FIREE0025Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Create arrangements with other facilities to receive patients.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-042026-04-10 · HEALTHF0550Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-012026-04-10 · HEALTHF0578Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-122026-04-10 · HEALTHF0628Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-012026-04-10 · HEALTHF0641Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-282026-04-10 · HEALTHF0657Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-012026-04-10 · HEALTHF0689Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-28 · complaint2026-04-10 · HEALTHF0732Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-222026-04-10 · HEALTHF0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-282026-04-10 · HEALTHF0842Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-302026-04-10 · HEALTHF0912Severity B · pattern; potential for minimal harm
Environmental Deficiencies
Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-302026-04-10 · FIREK0341Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-042026-04-10 · FIREK0345Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-042026-04-02 · HEALTHF0755Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-23 · complaint2025-12-12 · HEALTHF0559Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-11 · complaint2025-12-12 · HEALTHF0627Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-11 · complaint2025-12-12 · HEALTHF0628Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-11 · complaint2025-12-12 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-11 · complaint2025-12-12 · HEALTHF0745Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-11 · complaint2025-12-01 · HEALTHF0550Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-25 · complaint2025-11-14 · HEALTHF0604Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-11 · complaint03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE
Penalties reported by CMS
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-06-17 | Payment Denial | $0 | 1 |
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- SIMCHA AND JANET MANDELBAUM FAMILY TRUSTOrganization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST20% · since 01/01/2022
- THE BENTZION MANDELBAUM 2021 IRREVOCABLE GIFT TRUST NO. 2Organization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST50% · since 01/01/2023
- THE JANET MANDELBAUM 2021 IRREVOCABLE GIFT TRUST NO 2Organization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST16% · since 12/01/2021
- THE SIMCHA MANDELBAUM 2021 IRREVOCABLE GIFT TRUST NO. 2Organization · 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST14% · since 01/01/2023
- MANDELBAUM, JANETIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/02/2019
- CASTRO-GARCIA, MARIAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 11/06/2019
- KATIRAIE, MICHAELIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/01/2023
- MANDELBAUM, SIMCHAIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2026
- SCHACHTEN, JEFFIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 02/03/2025
- WILLIAMS, CLINTONIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/04/2010
- MANDELBAUM, BRENDAIndividual · INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 05/29/2025
- 5044 BUFFINGTON ROAD LLCOrganization · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2023
- SKILLSERVE INCOrganization · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 12/20/2007
- CASTRO-GARCIA, MARIAIndividual · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 11/06/2019
- CHIONG, MARKIndividual · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 04/07/2022
- KATIRAIE, MICHAELIndividual · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/01/2023
- MANDELBAUM, SIMCHAIndividual · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 03/01/2026
- NLEMCHY-OKOLO, CALLISTAIndividual · ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE · since 10/09/2023
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS
Reported hours and turnover
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Total nurse hours4.78per resident day
RN hours0.30per resident day
Weekend nurse hours4.29per resident day
Staff turnover57.4%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
Open the El Monte ledger →Other published facilities nearby
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