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San Gabriel Convalescent

8035 E Hill Drive

3.6(10 ratings)· Rosemead average: 4.3

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Quick Facts

Total units
151
Medicare rating
2 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Medicare quality
2.5 of 5 stars

Home Health Compare

Medicare certified
Since 2002
Ownership
For profit, Limited Liability company
Certified beds
151
Language access
Mandarin and Cantonese speaking staff on-site
Specialized care
Provides trach care in addition to PT/OT

What Families Think

Reviews for San Gabriel Convalescent are sharply divided: several families describe strong clinical outcomes and attentive rehab support, while others report serious lapses in supervision, hygiene, and staff responsiveness. The facility handles complex skilled nursing and subacute cases, but experiences with day-to-day attentiveness seem to vary widely depending on shift or staff involved.

The Good

  • Helped residents recover from strokes and go home
  • Offers trach care, PT, and OT services
  • Mandarin and Cantonese speaking staff available
  • Kitchen holds a Grade A rating
  • Social services helps coordinate follow-up doctor visits

The Bad

  • One report of infrequent diaper changes and neglect
  • One serious incident of a resident wandering outside unsupervised
  • One report of unprofessional, rude staff behavior
  • One report of poor management response to safety concerns

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

San Gabriel Convalescent is a senior living community in Rosemead, California offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.6 out of 5 across 10 reviews.

About San Gabriel Convalescent

San Gabriel Convalescent Center provides licensed 24/7 skilled nursing care and specialized subacute services in Rosemead, California. The facility offers rehabilitation therapies and comprehensive medical support designed to serve residents with complex healthcare needs in a supportive and professional environment.

The center delivers personalized, compassionate nursing care focused on maintaining resident health, safety, and dignity. Continuous nursing supervision by licensed professionals ensures safety monitoring and individualized care tailored to each resident's unique needs.

Specialized services include intravenous therapy administered by licensed professionals to support hydration and medication administration, as well as specialized wound care services provided by trained clinical staff to support healing, prevent complications, and maintain skin integrity as part of individualized care plans.

The care team is experienced and dedicated to meeting the complex medical needs of residents, with a commitment to the highest care standards and continuous improvement in healthcare delivery.

Types of Care at San Gabriel Convalescent

Home HealthSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

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

Activities

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

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Reviews of San Gabriel Convalescent

3.6overall · 10 ratings combined

3.6★ on Google (10)

Haily Kwok

Aug 2025

via Google

Lety and my uncle station nurses are super great, very patience n hard working The rest horrible, lazy, sit n talk, the 1station the worse, bad attitude so call supervisor, Angie, she worth nothing, she didn't do her routine, bad management, I see them through, There supposed three people in the front facing the front door, but they were disappeared or they actually sitting out there but probably on their phone again,.who knows!.on 8/22, Sat, they let my uncle walked out to the front then the street n then down the hills to 711, two long blocks..they neglected surroundings n not responsible to what they said,..no one try to even look at my uncle body, legs to see if he felt, hurt, they let him walked back to his room by himself good thing I was there when they found him, I asked the nurse to check his body but she said he looked ok..??!do not place your family here and stay away from these nurses, they don't care they don't concern, they don't care if he eats They just say finish they took away his meal tray..I would like to talk to the person in charge of this facility but not just Brenda, for your neglected for my uncle it can cause him injury life threatening, people speed on that street, supervisor June refused to provide me Brenda email I am concern for my uncle safety will it happen again? No one seems care I'll contact the state, CDPH n file a complaint Someone has to address this incident I will not recommend this home to any family, go find a quality home for your love who provides more care Our parents are very precious, they getting old n need need, we rely on them but what they do to our parents! Terrible!..so funny,.the front desk staff questioned me when I walked up with my uncle lunch , " where were you " ? I supposed to be the one who asked her and all of other people " WHERE WERE YOU ALL WHEN MY UNCLE WALKED OUT THE FRONT DOOR"????????!!!! She was lucky, I was more concerned bout my uncle safety that moment other wise I would have SCREAMMM IN HER EAR!!! Pay respect to the residents n their family, without them you wouldn't even have this job!

Giancarlo Rogas

May 2025

via Google

Really impressed with the services here—they provide trach care, PT, OT, and a bunch of other support. They have mandarin and cantonese speaking staff, which makes a big difference. The front lobby got a nice facelift recently, and the kitchen is clean with a Grade A rating. Feels like a place that covers all the bases.

Joyce Mao

Jan 2025

via Google

Do not place your family in this nursing home. The staff is very lazy and irresponsible. The staff hired are unprofessional, do not change the patient's diaper frequently, and do not change the diaper even when it is wet. They have no sense of responsibility. Patients are provided with only three diapers per day. Sometimes family members need to borrow a microwave oven to use, but they all object. Recently, two oriental women were invited. It's worse. They are unprofessional, uncaring and rude so everyone will think twice before sending a patient here to recuperate. This place doesn't deserve a star o • Press and hold to react • Q san gabriel rehabilitation and care

Christian Posa

Oct 2019

via Google

A great experience!! The staff is welcoming and very knowledgeable. We were referred from the hospital for continued care for subacute. We toured the subacute unit and we were sold but also hesitant because it is our first experience in a nursing home. It is clean, staff is present and able to meet my family’s concerns and aunt’s needs. Fortunately she was able to home. Don’t fear the experience if you are choosing San Gabriel Conv. Hospital. I will always stand by my experience and five stars is well deserved. Highly recommended!!

Mike Pineda

Jul 2019

via Google

My aunt stayed in this nursing home trying to recover from a stroke. This place really help her to recover soon as we expected she stayed there for 2 months went home stronger and with a smile in her face. Social Service Dept help her out to make sure that she is scheduled for her next dr appointment and follow up visits with Home Health, Admission dept send us Flowers every special occasion, we really really like this place. I’m glad Hospital discharge my aunt in San Gabriel Convalescent.

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Medicare Quality of Care

San Gabriel Convalescent is a Medicare-certified home health agency (certified since 2002). The figures below come from Medicare's Home Health Compare program and are updated quarterly. Percentages are shares of patients; higher is better unless noted.

Quality of patient care

2.5 / 5

Medicare star rating

Services offered

  • Skilled nursing
  • Physical therapy
  • Occupational therapy
  • Speech therapy
  • Medical social services
  • Home health aide

What patients say

  • Would definitely recommend the agency81%US 79%
  • Rated their overall care 9 or 10 out of 1075%US 85%
  • Care was given in a professional way87%US 89%
  • The team communicated well91%US 86%
  • The team discussed medicines, pain and home safety95%US 82%

24 completed patient surveys, 11% response rate.

Hospital outcomes

  • Discharged to the community85%US 80%Better than
  • Readmitted to hospital after discharge (30 days) (lower is better)4%US 4%Same as
  • Preventable hospital visits during care (lower is better)11%US 11%Same as

How patients did

  • Care started within 2 days of referral100%US 94%
  • Patients got better at walking or moving around63%US 83%
  • Patients got better at getting in and out of bed81%US 83%
  • Patients got better at bathing76%US 86%
  • Patients' breathing improved77%US 85%
  • Patients got better at taking medications correctly76%US 81%
  • Patients who had a fall with major injury (lower is better)1%US 1%
  • Patients with new or worsened pressure ulcers (lower is better)0%US 0%
  • Discharge function score met or exceeded expectations44%US 61%

Service area

San Gabriel Convalescent reports serving 125 ZIP codes, including Los Angeles, Long Beach, Pasadena, Downey, West Covina, Whittier, Alhambra, Anaheim, Arcadia, Covina and more. Search by your ZIP code to confirm coverage; agencies that cover it are marked “Serves your ZIP”.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Home Health Care Compare and the HHCAHPS patient survey. CCN 058141. National figures are the average across all certified agencies.

Government Inspection History

9 inspection visits in the last three years, 61 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

May 23, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard23 citations
  • Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 17, 2025

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 17, 2025

  • Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 17, 2025

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 17, 2025

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 17, 2025

  • 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 Jun 17, 2025

  • 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 Jun 17, 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, isolatedCorrected Jun 17, 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 Jun 17, 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 Jun 17, 2025

  • 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 Jun 17, 2025

  • Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 17, 2025

  • 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 Jun 17, 2025

  • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 17, 2025

  • 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, isolatedCorrected Jun 17, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 17, 2025

  • To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 17, 2025

  • Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 17, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 17, 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 Jun 17, 2025

  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 17, 2025

  • Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 17, 2025

  • Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 17, 2025

Mar 14, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
  • Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 4, 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 Apr 4, 2025

May 24, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard16 citations
  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 17, 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 Jun 17, 2024

  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 17, 2024

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 17, 2024

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 17, 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 Jun 17, 2024

  • Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 17, 2024

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 17, 2024

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 17, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 17, 2024

  • 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 Jun 17, 2024

  • 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, isolatedCorrected Jun 17, 2024

  • 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 Jun 17, 2024

  • 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, isolatedCorrected Jun 17, 2024

  • Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 17, 2024

  • Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 17, 2024

Apr 25, 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 May 17, 2024

Apr 10, 2024Health 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 May 3, 2024

Feb 6, 2024Health Complaint1 citation
  • 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, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Mar 8, 2024

Jan 17, 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 9, 2024

Dec 4, 2023Infection ControlNo citations
Feb 11, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard16 citations
  • List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 16, 2022

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 16, 2022

  • 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 Mar 15, 2022

  • 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 Mar 15, 2022

  • Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 15, 2022

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 15, 2022

  • Construct fire resistant interior walls.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 16, 2022

  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 16, 2022

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 15, 2022

  • 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 Mar 15, 2022

  • 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 Mar 16, 2022

  • Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 15, 2022

  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 15, 2022

  • PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 15, 2022

  • 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 Mar 15, 2022

  • Provide rooms that are at least 80 square feet per resident in multiple rooms and 100 square feet for single resident rooms.

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternCorrected Mar 15, 2022

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 San Gabriel Convalescent offer?

San Gabriel Convalescent offers Home Health and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is San Gabriel Convalescent located?

San Gabriel Convalescent is located at 8035 E Hill Drive in Rosemead, California.

What do families say about San Gabriel Convalescent?

Reviews for San Gabriel Convalescent are sharply divided: several families describe strong clinical outcomes and attentive rehab support, while others report serious lapses in supervision, hygiene, and staff responsiveness. The facility handles complex skilled nursing and subacute cases, but experiences with day-to-day attentiveness seem to vary widely depending on shift or staff involved.

Does Medicare cover care from San Gabriel Convalescent?

Yes. San Gabriel Convalescent is a Medicare-certified home health agency, so Medicare Part A or Part B pays in full for skilled nursing, therapy and home health aide visits when a doctor orders them and the patient is homebound. There is no copay for covered home health visits. Medicare rates the agency's quality of patient care 2.5 out of 5 stars.

Do I need a referral to use San Gabriel Convalescent?

For Medicare to pay, yes: a doctor, nurse practitioner or physician assistant must certify that care is needed and sign a plan of care. Families can call the agency first, and the agency will usually contact the doctor to arrange the order. Ongoing help with bathing, meals and companionship is a different service, non-medical home care, which needs no referral.

How did San Gabriel Convalescent do on recent health and safety inspections?

San Gabriel Convalescent had 9 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 61 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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