Nursing home

The Gardens of El Monte

5044 Buffington Rd, El Monte, CA, 91732

CMS ownership records associate this facility with The Mandelbaum Family · For profit - Individual.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 3 out of 53of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 3-star overall rating for The Gardens of El Monte, with 60 inspection citations on record (1 higher severity). Federal records include no fines and 1 payment-denial record in the current dataset.
CMS overall
3
of 5
Health inspection
2
of 5
Staffing
3
of 5
Quality measures
5
of 5
Certified beds
53
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall3 of 5
Health inspection2 of 5
Staffing3 of 5
Quality measures5 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 3
15
Los Angeles Co. avg 2.47California avg 3.18This facility
This facility: 3 of 5. Los Angeles Co. avg: 2.47. California avg: 3.18.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

60
Citations on record
1
Higher severity (G–L)
20
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
162023
232024
212025
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

No federal fine records are included in this data for this facility.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

1 record · 1 days total · Jun 17, 2024
  1. Jun 17, 20241 days

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)44.44%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)4.89%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)0.56%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Simcha and Janet Mandelbaum Family Trust5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
The Bentzion Mandelbaum 2021 Irrevocable Gift Trust No. 25% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
The Janet Mandelbaum 2021 Irrevocable Gift Trust No 25% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
The Simcha Mandelbaum 2021 Irrevocable Gift Trust No. 25% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
Yanguba, ChondalaW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Mandelbaum, JanetCORPORATE OFFICER

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Los Angeles County.

5044 Buffington Rd, El Monte
Los Angeles County · CA · 91732
53 certified beds34.0931, -118.0100

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Redlands Healthcare Center
CCN 055001
Redlands, CA552Not shown$0
Country Manor Healthcare
CCN 055002
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Eureka Rehabilitation & Wellness Center, LP
CCN 055003
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CCN 055008
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River View Post Acute
CCN 055011
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Eisenberg Village
CCN 055013
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Frequently asked questions

What is The Gardens of El Monte's CMS rating?

The Gardens of El Monte has a 3-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 2 for health inspections, 3 for staffing, and 5 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is The Gardens of El Monte located?

The Gardens of El Monte is located at 5044 Buffington Rd, El Monte, CA, 91732 in Los Angeles County, and CMS lists 53 certified beds.

Does The Gardens of El Monte have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $0 in federal fine amounts and 1 payment-denial record for The Gardens of El Monte over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does The Gardens of El Monte's rating compare to nearby facilities?

The Gardens of El Monte's CMS overall rating is 3 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 2.47 across 369 facilities in Los Angeles County, and 3.18 across California. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify The Gardens of El Monte's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm The Gardens of El Monte's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
555903
Ownership type
For profit - Individual
Certified beds
53
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 60 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Dec 12, 20250559EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 11, 2026
Dec 12, 20250627EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 11, 2026
Dec 12, 20250628EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 11, 2026
Dec 12, 20250656DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 11, 2026
Dec 12, 20250745DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 11, 2026
Dec 1, 20250550DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 25, 2025
Nov 14, 20250604DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 11, 2025
Nov 14, 20250742DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 11, 2025
Nov 6, 20250656DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionDec 6, 2025
Mar 16, 20250558DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 7, 2025
Mar 16, 20250578EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 7, 2025
Mar 16, 20250641DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 7, 2025
Mar 16, 20250658DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 7, 2025
Mar 16, 20250684EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 7, 2025
Mar 16, 20250693DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 7, 2025
Mar 16, 20250695EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 7, 2025
Mar 16, 20250698EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 7, 2025
Mar 16, 20250755EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 7, 2025
Mar 16, 20250812EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 7, 2025
Mar 16, 20250842DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionApr 7, 2025
Mar 16, 20250912BStandardWaiver has been grantedApr 7, 2025
Dec 23, 20240580DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 10, 2025
Dec 23, 20240684DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 10, 2025
Dec 23, 20240842DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 10, 2025
Aug 5, 20240842DComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 30, 2024
Showing the 25 most recent of 60 citations.

How to verify this data

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  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

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