DBelow average · score 33/100 · #957 of 1,154 in California
The Gardens Of El Monte
5044 Buffington Rd, El Monte, CA 91732 · 53 certified beds · For profit - Corporation
Staffing 4.8 nurse hours per resident-dayabove median in California
23 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 120)bottom quarter
No fines or payment denials in 3 years
Why The Gardens Of El Monte is graded D
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against California nursing homes in the same size band (small, 53 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
The Gardens Of El Monte at a Glance
D
33/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 4.78 h.
66<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 120.
7<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 4.
36<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $0 fines, 1 denials.
14<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
2/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: California, small facilities · CMS record 555903 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address5044 Buffington Rd, El Monte, CA 91732
Phone6264431351
CountyLos Angeles
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Certified beds53
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
Higher-graded nursing homes nearby
1
Greater El Monte Community Hos - El Monte, CA · 13 beds
- Staffing 8.6 nurse hours per resident-day — top 10% in California
- 9 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 44) — above median
2
Sunset Manor Conv Hosp - El Monte, CA · 81 beds
- Staffing 4.5 nurse hours per resident-day — top quarter in California
- 14 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 72) — above median
3
Eastland Subacute And Rehabilitation Center - El Monte, CA · 139 beds
- Staffing 4.6 nurse hours per resident-day — top quarter in California
- 19 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 84) — above median
A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.