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Baldwin Gardens Nursing Center

10786 Live Oak Avenue

4.8(27 ratings)· Temple City average: 4.3

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Quick Facts

Total units
59
Medicare rating
3 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Government, Federal
Certified beds
59
Years in operation
Serving the community for more than 30 years
Clinical services
On-site IV therapy and oxygen therapy offered

What Families Think

Families consistently describe Baldwin Gardens as a place where staff treat residents like their own family, with reviewers highlighting the nursing team's attentiveness and compassion during both short stays and multi-month care. The facility has served the Temple City area for over three decades and hosts events honoring veteran residents.

The Good

  • Staff described as caring, professional, and family-like
  • Nursing team praised by name for dedication
  • Positive experience over multi-month stays
  • Veterans honored with dedicated on-site event
  • High overall rating from reviewers
  • Private rooms and private bathrooms available

The Bad

  • No published pricing information available

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Baldwin Gardens Nursing Center is a senior living community in Temple City, California offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Housekeeping and Laundry Service. Families rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 27 reviews.

About Baldwin Gardens Nursing Center

Baldwin Gardens Nursing Center is a 24-hour skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Temple City, California, offering care for residents recovering from surgery, injury, acute illness, and other medical conditions.

The center provides rehabilitative therapies for recovery from injuries, strokes, falls, and traumatic brain injuries, along with pain management services tailored to individual needs. Clinical services include IV therapy for medication and fluid delivery, supplemental oxygen therapy, nutritional counseling and specialized feeding support, and treatment for medically complex conditions requiring consistent medication management.

Care at Baldwin Gardens is delivered by experienced staff who work to create a calm, safe, and supportive environment while addressing each resident's individualized health goals. The facility emphasizes a family-oriented approach, welcoming family involvement in the care process.

The center has been serving the community for more than 30 years and operates with a focus on quality-driven service and affordable access to healthcare services.

Types of Care at Baldwin Gardens Nursing Center

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Security

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Reviews of Baldwin Gardens Nursing Center

4.8overall · 27 ratings combined

4.8★ on Google (27)

Christopher Formosa

Aug 2025

via Google

Words can’t fully express how grateful I am for the love and care my mom received during her time here. Wishing we had found Baldwin Gardens sooner. Over the past 10+ years, she was in several facilities—some good, some not so good—but this one truly stood apart. From the nurses and office staff to the cleaning crew, every single person treated her as if she were their own family. I could feel the genuine kindness, patience, and respect shown to her every day. Knowing she spent her final days surrounded by people who cared so deeply brings me so much comfort. From the bottom of my heart, thank you for treating my mom with such dignity and compassion.

Ching Lee

Aug 2025

via Google

Friendly stuff , and place is gorgeous clean

Alejandro Zapien

Jul 2025

via Google

Very generous staff<br>Always welcoming.

nash917

Jul 2025

via Google

I had the privilege of attending a Veterans event at Baldwin Gardens and was genuinely moved by the experience. The level of care, honor, and respect shown to the veterans at the facility was truly inspiring. The staff went above and beyond to make the residents feel appreciated and recognized for their service, and the atmosphere throughout the event was heartfelt and uplifting. It’s clear that Baldwin Gardens is a place where dignity and compassion are prioritized every day. A big thank you to the entire team for the beautiful way they honored those who served.

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Government Inspection History

5 inspection visits in the last three years, 56 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Jan 30, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard16 citations
  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 22, 2026

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 22, 2026

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 22, 2026

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 22, 2026

  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 22, 2026

  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 22, 2026

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 22, 2026

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 22, 2026

  • Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 22, 2026

  • Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 22, 2026

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 17, 2026

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 22, 2026

  • Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 22, 2026

  • Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 17, 2026

  • List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 22, 2026

  • Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 22, 2026

Mar 11, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 26, 2025

Dec 18, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 6, 2025

Nov 22, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard20 citations
  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 9, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 9, 2024

  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 15, 2024

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 16, 2024

  • Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 9, 2024

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 13, 2024

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 9, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 9, 2024

  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 9, 2024

  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 9, 2024

  • Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 9, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 9, 2024

  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 12, 2024

  • Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 16, 2024

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 16, 2024

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 16, 2024

  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 16, 2024

  • Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 27, 2024

  • Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 16, 2024

  • Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 13, 2024

Dec 3, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard18 citations
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 15, 2023

  • Construct fire resistant interior walls.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 26, 2023

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 17, 2023

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 17, 2023

  • Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 15, 2023

  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 17, 2023

  • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 17, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 17, 2023

  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 26, 2023

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 4, 2023

  • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 17, 2023

  • Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 17, 2023

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 17, 2023

  • Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 4, 2023

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 17, 2023

  • Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 15, 2023

  • Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 15, 2023

  • Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 26, 2023

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Baldwin Gardens Nursing Center offer?

Baldwin Gardens Nursing Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Baldwin Gardens Nursing Center located?

Baldwin Gardens Nursing Center is located at 10786 Live Oak Avenue in Temple City, California.

What do families say about Baldwin Gardens Nursing Center?

Families consistently describe Baldwin Gardens as a place where staff treat residents like their own family, with reviewers highlighting the nursing team's attentiveness and compassion during both short stays and multi-month care. The facility has served the Temple City area for over three decades and hosts events honoring veteran residents.

How did Baldwin Gardens Nursing Center do on recent health and safety inspections?

Baldwin Gardens Nursing Center had 5 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 56 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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