El Monte, CA

Fidelity Health Care

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

Compare this facility

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

Facility snapshot

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

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.41

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

1.00

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.69

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.77

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

14%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

20%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-04-04 · Fire 2025-04-04

11 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (4 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-04-26 · Fire 2024-04-26

13 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2021-06-04 · Fire 2021-06-04

18 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

9 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-04

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

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

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-04

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2025-04-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-04

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2025-04-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-04

K753 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

Corrected 2025-04-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-26

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2024-05-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-26

K341 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2024-05-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-26

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-05-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-26

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-05-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-26

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2024-05-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-26

K223 · Egress Deficiencies

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

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-26

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2024-05-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-04

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2021-07-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-04

K352 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2021-07-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-04

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2021-07-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-04

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2021-07-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-04

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

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

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-04

K331 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Construct fire resistant interior walls.

Corrected 2021-07-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-04

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2021-07-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-04

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2021-07-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-04

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

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

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-11

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-04

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-04-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-04

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-04

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-04-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-04

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2025-04-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-04

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-04

F849 · Administration Deficiencies

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

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-04

F921 · Environmental Deficiencies

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

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-07

F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Corrected 2025-03-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-07

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-07

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-03-31

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-26

F851 · Administration Deficiencies

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

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-26

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2024-05-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-26

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-05-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-26

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-26

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-26

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-26

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-05-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-26

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-05-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-26

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-26

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-26

F676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Corrected 2024-05-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-26

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-05-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-04-26

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-05-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-04

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2021-07-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-04

F700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-04

F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-04

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-04

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-04

F849 · Administration Deficiencies

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

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-04

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2021-07-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-04

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2021-07-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-04

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-04

F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2021-07-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-04

F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2021-07-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-04

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-04

F685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Corrected 2021-07-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-04

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2021-07-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-04

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-04

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2021-07-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-04

F923 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.

Corrected 2021-07-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-06-04

F924 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.

Corrected 2021-07-15

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Lee, Joan

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

51% 4 facilities 2001-03-16
Lee, Il

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

49% 3 facilities 2001-03-16
Chua, Alex

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2019-06-01
Gupta, Anil

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2014-01-01
Jph Consulting Inc

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 2 facilities 1997-01-01
Lee, Il

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2001-03-16
Lee, Il

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2001-03-16
Lee, Joan

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2001-03-16
Lee, Joan

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2001-03-01

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