# Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital

Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing home (Nursing home · SNF / NF) in Temple City, CA, CMS Certification Number 055293, with 391 certified beds and about 349 residents per day. CMS rates it 1/5 overall (health inspections 1/5, staffing 3/5, quality measures 2/5).

## Key facts
- Status: Active CMS certification
- Address: 5522 Gracewood Ave., Temple City, CA 91780 (Los Angeles County)
- Ownership type: For profit - Corporation
- State license: California Department of Public Health (CDPH), Licensing & Certification; license 950000093 (facility ID 950000085), active, 391 licensed beds, licensee SANTA ANITA CONV. HOSP. & RETIREMENT CTR., INC., as of 2026-10-16
- State enforcement (historical): 36 actions (2 class AA, 5 class A, 27 class B), 27 since 2019. California CDPH state citations and administrative penalties, 1997 to early 2024 (archived dataset). Separate from federal CMS deficiencies.
- Operator (legal business name): [Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital & Retirement Center Inc](https://carefield.site/operator/op-santa-anita-convalescent-hospital-and-retirement-center-inc)
- CMS chain: not part of a CMS-reported chain
- CMS Special Focus program: SFF Candidate

- Phone: 6265790310
- Medicare Care Compare: https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/055293

## Inspection record
62 inspections in the CMS window (latest 2026-08-21); 198 citations (174 health, 24 fire safety); 4 at actual harm and 2 at immediate jeopardy; 0 without a verified correction at last report. CMS publishes about the three most recent standard surveys plus complaint and infection-control inspections from the prior three years; no citation in that window is not proof of a clean history.
- 2025-06-26 — [F-0600](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0600) Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. — scope/severity J (Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety); Corrected; complaint survey
- 2024-04-14 — [F-0742](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0742) Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. — scope/severity K (Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety); Corrected; complaint survey
- 2025-06-26 — [F-0689](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0689) Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. — scope/severity G (Actual harm (not immediate jeopardy)); Corrected; complaint survey
- 2025-01-08 — [F-0689](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0689) Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. — scope/severity G (Actual harm (not immediate jeopardy)); Corrected; complaint survey
- 2024-05-25 — [F-0689](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0689) Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. — scope/severity G (Actual harm (not immediate jeopardy)); Corrected; complaint survey
- 2024-05-25 — [F-0697](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0697) Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. — scope/severity G (Actual harm (not immediate jeopardy)); Corrected
- 2026-08-21 — [F-0688](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0688) 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. — scope/severity E (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected; complaint survey
- 2026-07-30 — [F-0684](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0684) Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected; complaint survey
- 2026-06-15 — [F-0842](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0842) Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected; complaint survey
- 2026-06-12 — [F-0609](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0609) Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected; complaint survey
- 2026-06-12 — [F-0656](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0656) Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected; complaint survey
- 2026-06-05 — [F-0842](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0842) Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected; complaint survey
- 2026-05-29 — [K-0342](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-k0342) Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected
- 2026-05-29 — [K-0355](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-k0355) Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected
- 2026-05-29 — [K-0363](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-k0363) Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected
- 2026-05-29 — [K-0511](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-k0511) Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected
- 2026-05-29 — [K-0920](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-k0920) Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected
- 2026-05-29 — [K-0923](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-k0923) Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected
- 2026-05-29 — [F-0550](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0550) Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. — scope/severity D (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected
- 2026-05-29 — [F-0552](https://carefield.site/deficiency/cms-f0552) Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. — scope/severity E (No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm); Corrected
- …and 178 more on the source page.

## Penalties
- 2025-06-17 — Civil money penalty (fine): $50,935
- 2025-01-08 — Civil money penalty (fine): $21,548
- 2024-05-25 — Civil money penalty (fine): $75,208
- 2024-04-03 — Denial of payment for new admissions (4 days)
- 2024-04-03 — Civil money penalty (fine): $86,496

## Staffing (PBJ, hours per resident per day)
- Total nurse: 4.4345 (state avg 4.54292, US 3.90085)
- RN: 0.33808
- Nursing staff turnover: 41.1%

## Owners and managers of record (CMS disclosures)
- [Golden State Health Centers, Inc](https://carefield.site/owner/org-golden-state-health-centers-inc) — Direct owner, 100%, since 1968-01-01
- Martin Weiss — Indirect owner, 21%, since 2013-01-01
- [Helene Mayer 2007 Irrevocable Trust](https://carefield.site/owner/org-helene-mayer-2007-irrevocable-trust) — Indirect owner, 20%, since 2009-04-01
- Bernard Friedman — Operational / managerial control, since 2011-06-01

## Nearby nursing homes
- [Baldwin Gardens Nursing Center](https://carefield.site/facility/cms-555055) — 0.3 km, CMS overall 4/5
- [Temple City Healthcare](https://carefield.site/facility/cms-056413) — 1.9 km, CMS overall 2/5
- [Rosemead Healthcare Center](https://carefield.site/facility/cms-055202) — 2.3 km, CMS overall 2/5
- [Arcadia Care Center](https://carefield.site/facility/cms-555729) — 2.4 km, CMS overall 2/5
- [San Marino Healthcare Center](https://carefield.site/facility/cms-555825) — 3 km, CMS overall 3/5
- [Fidelity Health Care](https://carefield.site/facility/cms-555088) — 3 km, CMS overall 5/5
- [Huntington Drive Health and Rehabilitation Center](https://carefield.site/facility/cms-055376) — 3.1 km, CMS overall 1/5
- [Pine Grove Healthcare & Wellness Centre, LP](https://carefield.site/facility/cms-055056) — 3.7 km, CMS overall 4/5

## Sources
- cms_provider_info: https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/api/1/datastore/query/4pq5-n9py/0?conditions%5B0%5D%5Bproperty%5D=cms_certification_number_ccn&conditions%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D=055293&conditions%5B0%5D%5Boperator%5D=%3D
- cms_ownership: https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/api/1/datastore/query/y2hd-n93e/0?conditions%5B0%5D%5Bproperty%5D=cms_certification_number_ccn&conditions%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D=055293&conditions%5B0%5D%5Boperator%5D=%3D
- cms_health_deficiencies: https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/api/1/datastore/query/r5ix-sfxw/0?conditions%5B0%5D%5Bproperty%5D=cms_certification_number_ccn&conditions%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D=055293&conditions%5B0%5D%5Boperator%5D=%3D
- cms_fire_safety_deficiencies: https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/api/1/datastore/query/ifjz-ge4w/0?conditions%5B0%5D%5Bproperty%5D=cms_certification_number_ccn&conditions%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D=055293&conditions%5B0%5D%5Boperator%5D=%3D
- cms_penalties: https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/api/1/datastore/query/g6vv-u9sr/0?conditions%5B0%5D%5Bproperty%5D=cms_certification_number_ccn&conditions%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D=055293&conditions%5B0%5D%5Boperator%5D=%3D
- cms_inspection_dates: https://data.cms.gov/provider-data/api/1/datastore/query/svdt-c123/0?conditions%5B0%5D%5Bproperty%5D=cms_certification_number_ccn&conditions%5B0%5D%5Bvalue%5D=055293&conditions%5B0%5D%5Boperator%5D=%3D

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Source page: https://carefield.site/facility/cms-055293 · Carefield — Senior Care Intelligence. Facts come from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes). Missing data never means no issue exists.