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Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital

5522 Gracewood Ave. · Temple City, CA 91780 · 391 certified beds

(626) 579-0310

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About Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital

Santa Anita Convalescent Hospital is a nursing home in Temple City, California. Its capacity is 391 beds, above the Los Angeles County median of 98 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Golden State Health Centers, INC. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 180 citations, the most recent on May 29, 2026. CMS also lists 5 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.43 hours per resident per day. It is one of 3 nursing homes listed in Temple City. Residents and families can raise concerns with the Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman at 1-800-231-4024. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026

Special Focus Facility candidate

CMS lists this nursing home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which is for nursing homes with a history of serious quality issues. About the program.

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Overall

1.0

Staffing

3.0

Quality measures

2.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (180)

Records from May 2023 to May 2026.

  • May 29, 2026

    Tag F0689

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.

  • April 30, 2026

    Tag F0609

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 22, 2026.

  • April 7, 2026

    Tag F0842

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 1, 2026.

  • March 5, 2026

    Tag F0555

    Honor the resident's right to choose his or her attending physician.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 3, 2026.

  • March 5, 2026

    Tag F0552

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected April 3, 2026.

  • January 5, 2026

    Tag F0689

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 29, 2026.

  • December 4, 2025

    Tag F0656

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 24, 2025.

  • November 24, 2025

    Tag F0641

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected November 25, 2025.

  • November 5, 2025

    Tag F0689

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 7, 2025.

  • August 28, 2025

    Tag F0689

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 19, 2025.

  • August 27, 2025

    Tag F0684

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 16, 2025.

  • August 27, 2025

    Tag F0550

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 28, 2025.

  • August 15, 2025

    Tag F0880

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 24, 2025.

  • August 15, 2025

    Tag F0804

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 24, 2025.

  • August 13, 2025

    Tag F0814

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 24, 2025.

  • August 13, 2025

    Tag F0921

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 24, 2025.

  • July 31, 2025

    Tag F0558

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 22, 2025.

  • July 17, 2025

    Tag F0550

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 8, 2025.

  • July 17, 2025

    Tag F0842

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected August 8, 2025.

  • June 26, 2025

    Tag F0942

    Ensure that staff members are educated on resident rights and facility responsibilities to properly care for its residents.

    Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 15, 2025.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

Penalties (5)

Total fines: $234,187

  • June 17, 2025 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $50,935 against this nursing home on June 17, 2025.

  • January 8, 2025 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $21,548 against this nursing home on January 8, 2025.

  • May 25, 2024 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $75,208 against this nursing home on May 25, 2024.

  • April 3, 2024 · Payment Denial

    CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting May 11, 2024, lasting 4 days (triggered by inspection on April 3, 2024).

  • April 3, 2024 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $86,496 against this nursing home on April 3, 2024.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

Staffing

4.43 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 4.32 in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

For profit

  • Parent company: Golden State Health Centers, INC.

Typical cost

CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025

This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in California.

Nursing Homes

California median$12,167/mo

Nearby alternatives

Other licensed providers in Temple City.

Deciding between options? Nursing Homes Guide: Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care

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