Gardena Convalescent Center
14819 S. Vermont, Gardena, CA 90247
Gardena Convalescent Center is a nursing home in Gardena, California. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 3 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (310) 532-9460
- Last standard health inspection
- March 13, 2026 (7 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 74
- Residents per day, on average
- 68
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- B & E Convalescent Center INC
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
The same number of health citations as the California average (50).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.2 to 3.7 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on May 29, 2026
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0656 3 times since 2025.
CMS update of May 27, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
10 citations
Health inspection on March 13, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0755. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2026.
Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2025.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0558 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0583. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2026.
Citation F0638. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2026.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0641 2 times since 2025.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2025.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 4 times since 2025.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 3 times since 2024.
5 citations
Fire safety inspection on March 13, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0914. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2026.
Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0920 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0741. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2026.
Citation K0923. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 3, 2026.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
1 citation
Health inspection on July 9, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 28, 2025.
1 citation
Health inspection on March 27, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0726. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2025.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
3 citations
Health inspection on January 29, 2025
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0636. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0636 2 times since 2025.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2025.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2025.
20 citations
Health inspection on January 24, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0756. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2025.
Citation F0656. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2025.
Citation F0555. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2025.
Citation F0607. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2025.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0609 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0636. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2025.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2025.
Citation F0644. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2025.
Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2025.
Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2025.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2025.
Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2025.
Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2025.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2025.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0695 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0698. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2025.
Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2025.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2025.
Citation F0790. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2025.
Citation F0808. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2025.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on January 24, 2025
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2025.
Citation K0342. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 30, 2025.
CMS update of June 26, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from February 24, 2023 from $5,000 to $5,332.
1 citation
Health inspection on April 10, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0697. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 9, 2024.
1 citation
Health inspection on February 28, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 28, 2024.
1 citation
Health inspection on January 25, 2024
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2024.
9 citations
Health inspection on January 12, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Citation F0550. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 11, 2024.
Citation F0558. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 11, 2024.
Citation F0803. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 11, 2024.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 11, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 11, 2024.
Citation F0561. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 11, 2024.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 11, 2024.
Citation F0804. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 11, 2024.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 11, 2024.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on January 12, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 5, 2024.
Citation K0920. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 5, 2024.
2 citations
Health inspection on December 26, 2023
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 4, 2024.
Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 4, 2024.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- BARRY & ESTHER WEISS LIVING TRUST U/T/D OCTOBER 15, 19845% or greater direct ownership interest · 10% · since 08/15/2008
- GAVRIELLE FRIED EXEMPT TRUST UNDER THE GAVRIELLE FRIED FAMILY 2008 GRA5% or greater direct ownership interest · 23% · since 08/16/2008
- MARVIN FRIED EXEMPT TRUST UNDER THE GAVRIELLE FRIED FAMILY 2008 GRA5% or greater direct ownership interest · 23% · since 08/15/2008
- SHIMSON WEISS EXEMPT TRUST UNDER THE SHIMSON WEISS FAMILY 2008 GRANTOR5% or greater direct ownership interest · 23% · since 08/15/2008
- CLEAR ADVANTAGE CONSULTING, LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/02/2018
- COLLEGE HEALTH ENTERPRISES, LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2003
- AUSTRIA, HEIDIOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 04/13/2016
- HOVHANNISYAN, ARMENOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/01/2014
- WEISS, BARRYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/14/2004
- WEISS, JONAHOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/16/2012
- WEISS, REBECCAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/01/2003
Questions
When was Gardena Convalescent Center last inspected?
CMS lists March 13, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Gardena Convalescent Center have?
CMS lists 50 health citations since December 26, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Gardena Convalescent Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Gardena Convalescent Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.
Is Gardena Convalescent Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.