11 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (4 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
El Monte, CA
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 11 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
11210 Lower Azusa Rd., El Monte, CA
(626) 442-6863
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
90
Certified beds
Average residents
79
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Il & Joan Lee
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1978-05-04
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
4 facilities
Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 4 staffing / 3 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
No
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.41
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.65 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
1.00
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 1.22 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.69
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.64 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
4.10
All reported nurse hours · state 4.51 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.42
RN + LPN hours · state 1.87 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.77
Weekend nurse staffing · state 4.08 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.36
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.50 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.15
Reported PT staffing · state 0.10 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.52
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
5.16
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.09
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
14%
Annual RN turnover · state 42% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
20%
Annual nurse turnover · state 38% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
2,057
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
52.03
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
1.0065
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
10
Baseline 19.07% · Performance 16.83% · Measure score 10 · Achievement 10 · Improvement 9
Healthcare-associated infections
0
Baseline 5.85% · Performance 8.09% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
5.30
Performance 42.00% · Measure score 5.30 · Achievement 5.30 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.
Adjusted total nurse staffing
5.51
Baseline 4.39 hours · Performance 4.64 hours · Measure score 5.51 · Achievement 5.51 · Improvement 1.31
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 9.99% |
10.72%
0.7 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 90 · Observed rate 7.78% · Lower 95% interval 7.36% |
| Discharge to community | 39.44% |
50.57%
11.1 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 38 · Observed rate 28.95% · Lower 95% interval 28.53% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.63 |
1.02
0.6 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 97.5% |
95.27%
2.2 pts better
|
Numerator 78 · Denominator 80 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 80 |
| Discharge self-care score | 93.33% |
53.69%
39.6 pts better
|
Numerator 56 · Denominator 60 |
| Discharge mobility score | 86.67% |
50.94%
35.7 pts better
|
Numerator 52 · Denominator 60 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0% |
2.29%
2.3 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 80 · Adjusted rate 0% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 8.09% |
7.12%
1 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 71 · Observed rate 9.86% · Lower 95% interval 4.25% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 7.55% |
8.2%
0.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 8 · Denominator 106 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 59.32% |
42%
17.3 pts better
|
Numerator 70 · Denominator 118 |
| Discharge function score | 91.67% |
56.45%
35.2 pts better
|
Numerator 55 · Denominator 60 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 18 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 6 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 100% |
25.2%
74.8 pts better
|
Numerator 42 · Denominator 42 |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.8 |
2.3
1.5 pts worse
|
1.9
1.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 3.8 · Observed 3.8 · Expected 1.9 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.3 |
1.6
0.3 pts better
|
1.8
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.3 · Observed 1.3 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.7% |
98.5%
0.2 pts better
|
93.4%
5.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 98.7% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 96.2% · 4Q avg 98.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.6% |
98.2%
0.6 pts worse
|
95.5%
2.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 97.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.0% |
1.6%
0.6 pts better
|
3.3%
2.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.5% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.3% · 4Q avg 1.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
6.8%
6.8 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.9% |
4.1%
0.2 pts better
|
5.4%
1.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.3% · Q2 6.0% · Q3 1.8% · Q4 4.3% · 4Q avg 3.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 26.3% |
13.7%
12.6 pts worse
|
19.6%
6.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 25.0% · Q2 25.7% · Q3 27.4% · Q4 26.9% · 4Q avg 26.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 44.9% |
14.2%
30.7 pts worse
|
16.7%
28.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 38.9% · Q2 36.4% · Q3 58.8% · Q4 45.5% · 4Q avg 44.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.4%
0.4 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 13.8% |
11.0%
2.8 pts worse
|
16.3%
2.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 13.4% · Q2 16.0% · Q3 10.4% · Q4 14.4% · 4Q avg 13.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 23.6% |
10.7%
12.9 pts worse
|
14.9%
8.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 26.4% · Q2 21.6% · Q3 26.0% · Q4 20.5% · 4Q avg 23.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
1.0%
1 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 4.1% |
1.2%
2.9 pts worse
|
1.7%
2.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.4% · Q2 1.4% · Q3 6.7% · Q4 4.2% · 4Q avg 4.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 6.4% |
10.9%
4.5 pts better
|
19.8%
13.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.7% · Q2 7.4% · Q3 8.1% · Q4 6.7% · 4Q avg 6.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 0.0% |
4.7%
4.7 pts better
|
5.1%
5.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 68.3% |
94.0%
25.7 pts worse
|
81.7%
13.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 68.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 1.3% |
11.2%
9.9 pts better
|
12.0%
10.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.3% · Observed 1.3% · Expected 11.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 2.9% |
23.2%
20.3 pts better
|
23.9%
21 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.9% · Observed 2.6% · Expected 21.4% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (4 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
9 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-04-25
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2025-04-25
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-04-25
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Corrected 2025-04-25
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-05-25
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2024-05-25
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-05-25
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-05-25
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-05-25
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2024-05-25
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-05-25
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2021-07-01
Fire Safety
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2021-07-01
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2021-07-01
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2021-07-01
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2021-07-01
Fire Safety
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Corrected 2021-07-01
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2021-07-01
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2021-07-01
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2021-07-01
Inspection history
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-10-03
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-04-25
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-04-25
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-04-25
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-04-25
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-04-25
Health
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected 2025-04-25
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2025-04-25
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2025-03-31
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-03-31
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-03-31
Health
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected 2024-05-25
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2024-05-25
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-05-25
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-05-25
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2024-05-25
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-05-25
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-05-25
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-05-25
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-05-25
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-05-25
Health
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2024-05-25
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-05-25
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-05-25
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2021-07-15
Health
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected 2021-07-15
Health
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.
Corrected 2021-07-15
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2021-07-15
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2021-07-15
Health
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected 2021-07-15
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2021-07-15
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2021-07-15
Health
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.
Corrected 2021-07-15
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2021-07-15
Health
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected 2021-07-15
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2021-07-15
Health
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2021-07-15
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2021-07-15
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2021-07-15
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2021-07-15
Health
Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
Corrected 2021-07-15
Health
Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
Corrected 2021-07-15
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
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