The Gardens Of El Monte
El Monte, California
5044 Buffington Rd, El Monte, CA, 91732
The Gardens Of El Monte Quality & Safety Report
Below Average
CMS Official Overall: 2★ / 5
CMS data as of March 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
CMS data as of March 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.36 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 1.49 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.65 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.12 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating declined from 4 to 3 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Capacity
- 53 certified beds · ~50 avg residents/day (94% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
The Gardens of El Monte is an individually owned, for-profit skilled nursing facility in El Monte, California, featuring 53 licensed beds. The center holds a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, based on a 4-star rating for quality measures and 3 stars for health inspections. Staffing levels at the facility are currently rated at 2 out of 5 stars.
Location
5044 Buffington Rd, El Monte, CA, 91732, El Monte, CA
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for The Gardens Of El Monte?
- The Gardens Of El Monte has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
- How did The Gardens Of El Monte score on health inspections?
- The Gardens Of El Monte received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for The Gardens Of El Monte?
- The Gardens Of El Monte has a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does The Gardens Of El Monte have?
- The Gardens Of El Monte has 53 certified beds.
- Does The Gardens Of El Monte accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, The Gardens Of El Monte accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is The Gardens Of El Monte located?
- The Gardens Of El Monte is located at 5044 Buffington Rd, El Monte, CA, 91732, El Monte, California.
- How can I contact The Gardens Of El Monte?
- You can reach The Gardens Of El Monte by phone at +1 626-443-1351.
Nearby facilities
- Mayflower Care Center 0.3 mi
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- Fidelity Health Care 0.9 mi
11210 Lower Azusa Rd., El Monte, CA, 91731
- Penn Mar Healthcare Center 1.4 mi
3938 Cogswell Road, El Monte, CA, 91732
- Madera Post Acute Center 1.4 mi
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About this data
How to read this page
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Where this data comes from
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