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Gardena Convalescent Center

14819 S. Vermont

4.6(90 ratings)· Gardena average: 2.9

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Quick Facts

Total units
74
Medicare rating
3 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Corporation
Certified beds
74

What Families Think

Families describe Gardena Convalescent Center as a clean, well-run skilled nursing community where staff are consistently described as caring and attentive to residents' medical and personal needs. Reviewers highlight strong communication from staff, including updates on care and facility policies, and note specific staff members by name for their helpfulness. One reviewer with a long-term resident (5+ years) reports ongoing satisfaction with the level of care provided.

The Good

  • Staff described as caring and attentive
  • Facility reported clean and odor-free
  • Physical therapy team specifically praised
  • Family communication via updates and emails
  • Long-term residents (5+ years) receiving consistent care
  • Welcoming atmosphere for visitors and volunteers

The Bad

  • No published pricing information available
  • One reviewer noted no visibility into night shift staff quality

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Gardena Convalescent Center is a senior living community in Gardena, California offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Gathering / Activity Spaces, Social Activities and Housekeeping. Families rate it 4.6 out of 5 across 90 reviews.

About Gardena Convalescent Center

Gardena Convalescent Center is a skilled nursing and long-term care facility in Gardena, California, licensed for 74 residents. The community serves patients requiring medical care and rehabilitation services.

Families consistently praise the staff across all roles, nursing, physical therapy, housekeeping, and front-desk personnel. Visitors highlight professionalism, responsiveness to concerns, and genuine warmth; one family noted the staff "always on top of things" and described the facility as clean and odor-free. Named caregivers like Paula, Elsa, and Angelica are mentioned specifically for their kindness. The facility also appears welcoming to family involvement and community activities, with staff accommodating visitor requests and hosting student groups.

Gardena Convalescent Center holds a 4.6 out of 5 Google rating based on 90 reviews, with the excerpts provided reflecting five-star assessments centered on compassionate care and attentive service.

Types of Care at Gardena Convalescent Center

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Community Amenities

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

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Gardena Convalescent Center

4.6overall · 90 ratings combined

4.6★ on Google (90)

Cheryl Jackson

Jan 2026

via Google

Staff us always very helpful & courteous. My relative has been there at least 5 years. I try to visit him as often as I can. The nurses and day staff are very professional. Whenever I bring issues to their attention they take care of it. Paula, Elsa, Angelica and few others that I have interacted with are very caring and friendly. I appreciate the care they give. They bring to my attention any changes or issues about my relative. I don’t know anything about the night staff so I can’t comment on them. I pray they are as caring as the staff that’s there during the day. Also the facility is always clean and patients seem to be pretty well groomed. I appreciate the emails that keep me informed about Covid issues within the facility and visitation rules. Honestly I have been to other facilities that were much worse. I’m thankful my relative is here. No place will be perfect. It’s the responsibility of family members & friends to check in on their loved ones to make sure they are receiving the care they need. If not they need to report it.

Lorena Jayat

Oct 2025

via Google

I am more than pleased with the assistance my mother had in her stay everyone was so kind and caring and did everything to make her feel comfortable they're so helpful, each and everyone that my mother came across with. The morning staff is the best. Thank you GARDENA CONVALECSENT. I gladly recommend them.

Jackie

Jul 2025

via Google

My brother is residing in the Gardena Convalescent home. When I entered the placement I was met with a smile and the posture of the staff was very pleasant. I found the home to be clean and not smelly. The staff were nice and receptive to a number of ask related to patient services and care. The staff accomodated my brother's needs and my request as a visitor.

Martha Rodriguez

Feb 2025

via Google

Thank you very much to all the nurses and employees for providing all the medical needs to my husband during his stay. Especially the cleaning crew and the physical therapy crew. Everyone been friendly, encouraging, and always on top on things. Any helps that my husband needed. They always provide with much care. My family and I forever grateful. Thanks again everyone for all the helps, friendly, and always encourages us.

Julia Esqueda-Arteaga

Mar 2023

via Google

Had opportunity to coordinate having a group of students/Girl Scouts from our community of Gardena to lead some activities for the residents. It was a great experience for EVERYONE! Staff was welcoming and caring.

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Government Inspection History

11 inspection visits in the last three years, 59 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

May 29, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • 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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 20, 2026

Mar 13, 2026Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard15 citations
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 3, 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 Apr 3, 2026

  • Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 3, 2026

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 3, 2026

  • Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 3, 2026

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 3, 2026

  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 3, 2026

  • Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 3, 2026

  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 3, 2026

  • Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 3, 2026

  • Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 3, 2026

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 3, 2026

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 3, 2026

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 3, 2026

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 3, 2026

Jul 9, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 28, 2025

Mar 27, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 10, 2025

Jan 29, 2025Health Complaint3 citations
  • Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 23, 2025

  • 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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 23, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 23, 2025

Jan 24, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard22 citations
  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 23, 2025

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 23, 2025

  • Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 23, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 23, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 23, 2025

  • 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, isolatedCorrected Feb 23, 2025

  • Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 23, 2025

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 23, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 23, 2025

  • PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 23, 2025

  • 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 23, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 23, 2025

  • 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 23, 2025

  • Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 23, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 23, 2025

  • 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 Feb 23, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 23, 2025

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 23, 2025

  • Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 23, 2025

  • 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 Feb 23, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 30, 2025

  • 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 Jan 30, 2025

Apr 10, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected May 9, 2024

Feb 28, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 28, 2024

Jan 25, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 28, 2024

Jan 12, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard11 citations
  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 5, 2024

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 5, 2024

  • 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 11, 2024

  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 11, 2024

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 11, 2024

  • Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 11, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 11, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 11, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 11, 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 Feb 11, 2024

  • Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 11, 2024

Dec 26, 2023Health Complaint2 citations
  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 4, 2024

  • 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 Jan 4, 2024

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 Gardena Convalescent Center offer?

Gardena Convalescent Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Gardena Convalescent Center located?

Gardena Convalescent Center is located at 14819 S. Vermont in Gardena, California.

What do families say about Gardena Convalescent Center?

Families describe Gardena Convalescent Center as a clean, well-run skilled nursing community where staff are consistently described as caring and attentive to residents' medical and personal needs. Reviewers highlight strong communication from staff, including updates on care and facility policies, and note specific staff members by name for their helpfulness. One reviewer with a long-term resident (5+ years) reports ongoing satisfaction with the level of care provided.

How did Gardena Convalescent Center do on recent health and safety inspections?

Gardena Convalescent Center had 11 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 59 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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